Diplomacy
Britain’s US ambassador finds herself in the middle of a succession storm
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.
Listen to the US or brace for escalation — the choice is Israel’s to make
Serbia’s Vučić apologizes for calling Slovenians ‘disgusting’
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in
Britain’s national security adviser Tim Barrow set for US ambassador gig
What, if anything, does Europe have to offer Trump?
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel.
The former prime minister has surprised many in his own party with his stance on the Middle East war.
Protecting Israel won’t stop Biden from pushing on Gaza
Biden’s defense of Israel and campaign to protect civilians in Gaza will remain on two separate tracks.
UK’s Sunak urges ‘calmer heads’ after Iran attacks Israel
UK prime minister says he’ll stress the need to avoid ‘further escalation’ in call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war
France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating internal French political and religious divisions, which have been a frequent source of domestic tensions.
How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship?
This week’s meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council could be its last.
US eyes Russian assets in Ukraine funding fight
Bipartisan legislation would let the U.S. seize $5B to $8B in Russian assets.
EU top diplomat is ‘racist’ and a ‘warmonger,’ Venezuela’s Maduro says
Venezuelan leader launched withering verbal assault on Josep Borrell, but it’s not clear what sparked the accusations.
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.
US allows passage of UN resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza, prompting retaliation from Israel
The U.S. abstention prompted the Israeli government to cancel a visit by Israeli officials to Washington this week.
US ambassador condemns Hungary’s ‘dangerously unhinged’ postures under Orbán
In uncommonly frank language, David Pressman chastises Budapest for “undermin[ing] trust and friendship.”
Poland dismisses 50 envoys appointed by old right-wing government
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the move is “not a retaliation” against the former Law and Justice administration.
Freed Belgian aid worker sets up fund to ‘protect the protectors’
Olivier Vandecasteele was jailed in Iran for more than a year, and now wants to help fellow aid workers.
Scholz, Macron and Tusk to meet in Berlin to hash out differences on Ukraine
Summit comes amid heightened tensions between Berlin and Paris.
Biden-Orbán feud heats up as Hungary summons envoy over ‘dictatorship’ diss
Budapest’s foreign minister fumes that it “is not obliged to tolerate lies, even from the president of the United States.”
What Europe wants from Biden’s State of the Union
Senior figures from across the Continent want the president to use his address to push Congress to finally pass his $60B military aid package for Kyiv.
Florida OKs transfer of convicted murderer to Italy as Biden meets with PM Meloni
Among those expressing support for the move is former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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.