Germany’s next leader could be a ‘loose cannon.’ Is that good news for Europe?

France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine | News

France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’.

Ukraine’s allies from across Europe did not all agree on the proposed deployment of troops in the country to back up an…

Fact-check: Unlikely that Conor McGregor can run for Irish presidency

He may be in favour with the Trump administration, but Conor McGregor’s chances of making the ballot paper in Ireland’s presidential poll are close to zero, experts tell Euroverify.

Zelensky hopes US will ‘stay strong’ in face of Russian demands

Jeremy Bowen

International Editor in Paris

Watch: BBC asks Zelensky about Russian conditions for a ceasefire deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes the US will “stand strong” in the face of Russian demands to lift sanctions as a condition for a ceasefire in the Black Sea.

March 27, 2025

‘Fundamental for tourists’ trust’: Why Italy is cracking down on fake hotel and restaurant reviews

Italy’s new rules aim to tackle both mistaken and malicious reviews by requiring proof of a visit and banning incentives for positive comments.

Alessandro Gilmozzi is a famed chef and president of the Ambasciatori del Gusto (Ambassadors of Taste) association, which…

NATO chief in Warsaw: our response will be devastating if Russia attacks Poland

If anyone were to make a miscalculation, thinking that they would be able to attack Poland without consequences or attack any other ally, our Alliance would respond forcefully,” the NATO Secretary General stressed in Warsaw.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned on…

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March 27, 2025

Bessent opens door to Russian return to major international banking system

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday did not rule out allowing Russian banks to rejoin the SWIFT international payment messaging system as negotiations continue on an end to the war in Ukraine.

But the White House would need backing from Europe to restart it.

“There would be a…

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March 27, 2025

Wo Union und SPD sparen müssen, aber nicht wollen – POLITICO

– Die Einsicht ist da, aber die Einigung fehlt: Wo Union und SPD teils ihre Wahlversprechen kassieren müssen, um trotz Milliarden-Sondervermögen die Finanzen in den Griff zu bekommen, erklärt Rasmus Buchsteiner.

– Koalition der Willigen und Gespräche über Nord Stream 2:…

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March 27, 2025

Trump changes his tune on Signalgate: ‘I always thought it was Mike’

President Donald Trump tentatively blamed national security adviser Mike Waltz for the Signal leak scandal – while continuing to vigorously defend Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth – during a Wednesday evening executive order signing.

“Mike Waltz, I guess he said, he claimed…