Corruption
Politico – Von der Leyen faces critical test as EU court decides on secret ‘Pfizergate’ texts
Wednesday [14 May] will be a big day for (or against) transparency and accountability in the EU. Read the article HERE.
Politico
Geopolitics
Politico – Russia has ‘seized the upper hand’ in Ukraine war, intel community warns
What we already knew, but the fact it is confirmed by America’s spooks is of note. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Politico: EU promises big on defense ― but risks leaving Ukraine disappointed
Plans to announce a large package of military aid for Ukraine fizzled ahead of the gathering. Read HERE
EU politics
Politico – EU leaders fear Commission power grab on defense after Trump’s exit
We should all fear Ursula Von Der Leyen being able to decide on matters of war and peace on behalf of Europe. Read the article HERE.
Climate Crisis
Politico – EU eyes funding foreign LNG projects to lower prices, draft plan reveals
‘The European Union is considering backing investments in overseas fossil fuel infrastructure and shifting to long-term contracts to cut the high energy prices damaging European industries, according to a leaked proposal seen by POLITICO.’ Read […]
Geopolitics
Politico – UK ‘ready’ to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, PM Starmer says
Interesting timing. One could read it as an attempt to scupper peace talks. Alternatively, the UK wants to position itself as America’s useful idiot. Read the article HERE.
Finance
Politico – European carmakers in crossfire of US-EU trade war
German automanufacturers are facing the perfect storm – falling behind China technologically, and having their access to the US market reduced. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Politico – EU dodges questions on Trump’s mooted invasion of Greenland
The European Commission has been in a frenzy about threats to European sovereignty for years, but when the incoming US President threatens an invasion of a European country, it can barely muster any response at […]
National Politics
Politico – Far-right Herbert Kickl gets his chance to form government in Austria
Austria looks like it is the latest European country to go far-right. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Politico – Pedro Sánchez’s nightmare before Christmas
Spain gets less attention than France and Germany but it is another country in the heart of Europe with a highly unstable government. Read the article HERE.