Charles Michel
In Nicolas Schmit, does Ursula von der Leyen have a challenger or a running mate?
Socialists struggle to present a real challenge to European Commission president.
EU politicians agree to play by the same ethics rules
€3B assets package ‘almost nothing,’ Ukrainian minister says
Sánchez on the edge: Will Spain’s prime minister resign?
Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening
Will he stay or will he go? 6 things to know about Pedro Sánchez’s threat to resign
Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent
EU’s Michel tells Trump to ‘get the facts straight’ on Ukraine funding
“Don’t be intimidated by Putin. We aren’t,” Charles Michel said in message for Republican front-runner.
EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns
EU leaders look set to focus on Iran — where there is little they can achieve — while still failing to flex real muscle against Putin in Ukraine.
European leaders condemn Iran’s revenge attack on Israel
Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli targets, raising fears of a major escalation in the region.
Bullets not bees: EU ditches green focus ahead of June election
A draft priority list for the next five years goes heavy on defense, barely mentioning climate change.
Roberta who? Carles Puigdemont more familiar to Europeans than EU Parliament president
Catalan independence leader more recognizable at ground level than most big names from Brussels.
Best of luck in your new role! It’s time for the EU to reshuffle its ambassadors
Chief of staff to Charles Michel set to become EU ambassador to Canada.
EU leaders call for Gaza cease-fire amid ‘humanitarian tragedy’
The U.S. will bring forward a U.N. draft resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza on Friday.
EU’s Michel congratulates Putin on ‘landslide’ win … as Russian voting kicks off
“No opposition. No freedom. No choice,” blasted sarcastic Charles Michel.
EU backs Kristalina Georgieva for second IMF term
Former EU commissioner’s interest in the role would put pay to the hopes of other Europeans getting the job.
Has Portugal’s António Costa struck his last deal?
A problem-solving prime minister faces his greatest challenge ever: Clearing his name in time to become president of the European Council.
EU top diplomat urges probe of deaths by Israeli fire at Gaza aid station
Following Thursday’s incident, the U.S. starting airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza on Saturday.
Europe’s struggling socialists play defense
Unknown lead candidate Nicolas Schmit tells POLITICO his side will win, despite far-right surge.
Former Belgian PM Sophie Wilmès enters EU election bid
Wilmès replaces European Council President Charles Michel on the Mouvement Réformateur list, after Michel abandoned his short-lived bid.
Hungary blocks EU leaders’ statement of support for Ukraine
Statement offering support was instead sent by Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola.
Nepo babies! European politicians who keep it in the family
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Alexander De Croo and Kaja Kallas are some of those with famous parents in politics.
EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms for helping Russia
Brussels wants to sanction companies in mainland China for the first time, and other countries, as war in Ukraine nears 2-year mark.
Trump’s approach to NATO not sensible, says UK’s Cameron
UK’s top diplomat makes dig after US Republican frontrunner suggests he would ‘encourage’ Russia to invade NATO allies who don’t pay up.
Trump’s NATO threat denounced across Europe
“Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines our security,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says.
Donald Trump’s ‘delinquent’ NATO remarks under fire in US
“Honestly this seems kinda important,” said Sen. Brian Schatz.
Europe’s arms production is in ‘deep shit,’ says Belgian ex-general
Europe’s ammo production shortfalls are a symptom of a “cultural problem” to adapt to a war-ready industry, retired general Marc Thys tells POLITICO.
How Giorgia Meloni and French hospitality got Orbán to OK Ukraine aid
EU leaders on Thursday reached a deal to provide €50 billion in aid to Ukraine — with even the Hungarian prime minister on board.
EU approves €50B Ukraine aid as Viktor Orbán folds
The deal on Ukraine aid comes after a small group of leaders persuaded Hungary’s PM to drop his veto on the funding package.
Draghi should lead the European Council
It was the Italian politician’s “whatever it takes” approach that saved the eurozone. And EU leaders should unleash that same spirit to counter the bloc’s challenges once more.