State of the Union

Satellitenfusion: Streit um Bromo testet Europas Streben nach Unabhängigkeit im All
Die Vereinbarung zwischen Airbus, Leonardo und Thales zielt darauf ab, die europäische Raumfahrtindustrie zu stärken – könnte jedoch dazu führen, dass der EU weniger Zulieferer für ihr eigenes sicheres Kommunikationsnetz zur Verfügung stehen.

Why a deal between France and Germany won’t rescue Europe’s auto industry
The agreement risks angering trade partners and further undercutting the competitiveness of European automakers.

EU eyes more tariffs on billions in imports from Russia
Germany joins eastern and northern EU member countries in calling to widen tariffs to cover €5.4 billion in Russian exports.

In tone shift, US’s Hegseth talks nice to defense industry
The Pentagon chief offered a rare message of unity in a Friday speech to executives.

Belgium flounders as 5 drones buzz nuclear power plant
U.K., France and Germany send assistance.

EU member countries oppose lifting ban on cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics
As part of its simplification drive, the European Commission wants to relax the rules for these substances. Member states aren’t convinced.

Diplomatic bombshell as German foreign minister postpones China trip
Berlin-Beijing relations are becoming increasingly fragile.
Von der Leyen tries to keep Meloni onside by stalling action over banking saga
Brussels has completed its analysis of Italy’s decision to block the merger of two Milanese banks, but Ursula von der Leyen has yet to take action.
EU Parliament’s centrists scramble to cut far right out of green rules plan
The center-right European People’s Party is giving its coalition partners another shot, knowing that the far right is waiting in the wings.
Commission makes changes to its own budget proposal to avoid Parliament rebellion
The EU executive suggested compromises ahead of a key meeting on Monday.
Trump’s tariff critics doubt they’ll win the war, even if Supreme Court steps in
The president’s trade agenda took a beating from the justices and Democrats alike this week. Republicans and business groups still don’t expect him to back down.
Ombudsman probes Commission over red-tape-cutting chats with industry
The watchdog is examining a complaint that the executive has been “evasive” about its meetings with lobbyists.
Macron-Retailleau : dernier appel
Vendredi soir, alors que la nomination du nouveau Premier ministre se fait attendre, Emmanuel Macron décroche son téléphone. Il appelle Bruno Retailleau, pour tenter de le convaincre une dernière fois.
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms
EU countries have clashed over the issue of how much the U.K. should pay to participate in the single market.
‘Amazing meeting’: Trump touts progress on multiple fronts with China after meeting Xi
The president said the meeting with the Chinese leader exceeded expectations, and he lowered the tariff rate.
French judges slam foreign ‘coordinated operation’ in first trial of suspected Russian proxies
The group conspired to tag the Paris Holocaust memorial, one of nine cases of suspected Russian-orchestrated stunts.
China’s pause on rare earth export controls extends to EU
Beijing agreed this week to suspend its latest round of rare earth export restrictions for one year, a delay that applies to the EU as well as the U.S.
Carney says he apologized to Trump over anti-tariff ad
The controversial ad featuring Ronald Reagan angered Trump and brought U.S.-Canada trade talks to a halt.
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