Trump Leaves European Leaders Praying for a Boring G7 Summit
After President Trump blew up a G7 gathering in Canada in 2018, European leaders will meet with him there once more. They are hoping to avoid conflict.
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Gibraltar agrees 15% sales tax on goods in post-Brexit settlement with Spain
Transaction tax ‘acceptable’ to EU is part of deal to join border-free Schengen zone and link with customs unionGibraltar will apply a 15% sales tax on goods to avoid unfair competition with Spain, as a result of the agreement on the post-Brexit future…
Nato secretary general says Europe needs to ‘ramp up defence spending’ as foreign ministers meet in Rome – as it happened
Mark Rutte says ‘we have to spend more’ as ministers discuss Weimar+ model ahead of Nato summit later this monthEuropean foreign ministers are now arriving in Rome for their Weimar+ meeting on security and Ukraine.Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajan…
Funds to tackle Europe’s forest fires poorly targeted, says EU watchdog
Report raises concerns that money allocated to combat fires not reaching areas where it could make biggest differenceEuropean funds to prevent forest fires have been poorly targeted and sometimes distributed in a hurry, according to a report from the E…
UK and Spain strike ‘historic’ deal over Gibraltar’s future and borders
People to be able to move across land border with no checks, and airport to have Eurostar-style dual border checksThe UK and Spain have struck a “historic” deal over Gibraltar’s future, ending the long-running dispute over the territory after Brexit an…
Trump Is Pushing Allies Away and Closer to Each Other
Important U.S. allies are trying to bolster their ties as the Trump administration shifts priorities and reshapes the world order.
UK and Gibraltar close to post-Brexit agreement on border with Spain
David Lammy and territory’s chief minister to meet with EU and Spain to get Eurostar-style arrangement over the lineThe UK and Gibraltar are on the brink of an agreement which would see Eurostar-style dual border controls implemented at the territory’s…
EU calls for lower price cap on Russian oil in move to tighten sanctions
Other measures include greater restrictions on ‘shadow fleet’, banks and Nord Stream investmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU executive has called for lowering the price cap on Russian oil as it seeks to tighten energy and financial sanctions aga…
Interview – Koen Slootmaeckers
Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.
Italians Prepare to Vote in Citizenship Referendum
A referendum on Sunday and Monday will give Italians the chance to loosen citizenship laws for immigrants. But it is not clear enough voters will turn out.