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Polls show Danish center left set to oust Rasmussen government
Social Democrats have been biggest party all year.
Donald Trump refused to meet ‘negative’ Jeremy Corbyn
US president says the Labour leader is ‘somewhat of a negative force.’
Boris Johnson turns down Donald Trump meeting
The pair had a ‘friendly and productive’ phone call.
Trump to departing Theresa May: ‘Stick around, let’s do this deal’
President predicts a ‘very, very substantial trade deal’ between the US and UK
Emily Thornberry: Trump is a ‘sexual predator’ and ‘racist’
‘A state visit is an honor, and we don’t think that this president deserves an honor,’ says UK shadow foreign secretary.
Trump’s royal entourage descends on Britain
In addition to his wife and 4 adult children, the president brings along friends like Chris Ruddy, CEO of the conservative media organization Newsmax.
The wrong man for the ECB
Jens Weidmann is too blinkered by dogma to do ‘whatever it takes’ to save the European economy.
Europe’s Syria quagmire
Continent needs to respond to reality on the ground: Bashar al-Assad is winning the war.
Theresa May’s passive-aggressive parting gift for Trump
After the royal pomp and pageantry comes a day of politics and protest.
‘EU 6’ to meet Friday to discuss Commission president choice
3 main groups each pick two prime ministers to lead the search for Juncker’s replacement.
London mayor has treated Trump ‘horribly,’ says Pompeo
US secretary of state also says EU-US relationship is ‘excellent.’
Italian PM Conte threatens to resign over government infighting
Prime minister says he can only carry on if the government’s 5-year plan can be implemented.
Corbyn to speak at anti-Trump rally
British Labour leader is a long-time critic of the US president.
Pompeo blasts China on anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
The top US diplomat spoke of American hopes that China’s integration into the global economy would lead to a ‘more open, tolerant society.’
Trump visit highlights UK’s Brexit choices
On trade, security and the economy, Britain has big choices to make.
German SPD picks 3 musketeers to calm fears
Trio chosen to run Merkel’s coalition partners on interim basis after sudden resignation of leader.
Can Trump still sue his way out of trouble?
As a developer he loved taking his enemies to court. As president he’s still running the same aggressive playbook, and this time it’s writing history in real time.
Trump calls London mayor ‘stone cold loser’ before landing in UK
Sadiq Khan ‘reminds me very much of our very dumb and incompetent Mayor of NYC,’ US president says.
Trump announces departure of chief economist Hassett
‘Kevin Hassett, who has done such a great job for me and the Administration, will be leaving shortly,’ Trump says in a tweet.
Ahead of Trump state visit, it’s déjà-UK all over again
The U.S. president’s press foray into Brexit and other domestic matters recalls contentious remarks he made when last in Britain.
Now Macron really is the president of the rich
Shift in French president’s base leaves him at risk of center-right resurgence.
Romanian PM vows to drop judicial changes
Viorica Dăncilă seeks to take Social Democrats in new direction after jailing of longtime party leader.
Uh-oh, there goes the GroKo
Resignation of SPD leader could hasten end of German government — and Angela Merkel’s long reign.
Laurent Wauquiez quits as French center-right leader
Decision comes after poor showing in European Parliament election.
Pompeo offers to talk to Iran with ‘no pre-conditions’
His remarks suggest increased flexibility by the Trump administration.
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz surges ahead in polls
Austrian People’s Party, liberals, and Greens gain popularity.
Assange won’t face charges over role in devastating CIA leak
The decision surprised national security experts and some former officials, given prosecutors’ recent decision to go after the WikiLeaks founder on Espionage Act charges.
‘Nasty’ debate erupts over Trump’s criticism of Meghan Markle ahead of UK trip
Comment among several by president to have caused controversy in lead-up to state visit.
German SPD in crisis as leader Nahles quits
Boss of Merkel’s coalition partner says she does not have enough support within the party.
Jean-Claude Juncker: I get Euroskeptical sometimes
Nearing end of term, European Commission chief ruminates on living in a hotel and not having his own plane.
US Navy acknowledges request to hide McCain warship
It was reported that the White House wanted to move the destroyer ‘out of sight’ ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to Tokyo earlier this month.
Italy to evict Steve Bannon’s academy from monastery
Trump’s former chief strategist planned to use alt-right academy to build European nationalist movement.
Trump trip II: No happy ending for May
Preparations for state visit now in ‘disaster management’ territory, UK official says.
Trump backs Johnson, takes pop at Macron ahead of European trip
US president says frontrunner to be next British PM is ‘very talented.’
World cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Euroskeptics scramble for alliances after election
European Parliament in flux as Farage, Salvini and Le Pen explore options.
Pompeo hits Berlin for make-up talks with Merkel
US secretary of state seeks to improve troubled ties with Germany.
Orbán keeps his European options open
Hungarian leaders tries to maintain links to both EPP and Euroskeptics.
5 ways Trump has remade the Democratic party
It’s not just Republicans the president has indelibly altered.
Julian Assange has suffered psychological abuse, says UN expert
‘What was worrying was the psychological side and his constant anxiety.’
Nikki Haley begins experiment in political life after Trump
The former U.N. ambassador, a rare official to leave on good terms with the president, is re-emerging on the 2020 campaign trail.
Brussels loses one of its superpowers
The EU uses state aid to tackle big cases like Apple’s tax affairs in Ireland, but the Commission is running into legal troubles.
Merkel takes aim at Trump in ‘tear down walls’ speech
German chancellor warns Harvard graduates of the dangers of protectionism and ignoring climate change.
Belgian king names officials to explore government options
Election results left uncertainty for how to form a coalition.
Jürgen Klopp: EU voters have ‘misunderstood’ benefits of peace
The Liverpool football manager said he had ‘too much common sense’ to go into politics himself though.
Austria to get first female chancellor to lead caretaker Cabinet
Top court justice Brigitte Bierlein will be tasked with forming interim government until snap election.
Hungary’s Fidesz dismisses cooperation with Salvini in the European Parliament
Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff also says the country does not support the conservative or Socialist Commission chief candidate.
Trump offers conflicting signals on whether he believes Russia got him elected
Trump told reporters he was the sole force responsible for his 2016 victory, contradicting earlier statements.
UN secretary-general attacks populists in Charlemagne Prize speech
António Guterres says no country can meet current challenges alone.
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer to retire in 2021
The former Christian Social Union leader, who turns 70 in July, says 50 years in politics are enough.
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