The Brexit pact preserves crucial E.U. principles like the single market, and lets the bloc look ahead to its future without Britain.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
E.U. Reveals Openness to a No-Deal Brexit
The measures, which require British agreement, would cover air and road travel, freight and fishing for six months, to prevent immediate chaos should the transition period end without a trade pact.
NATO Needs to Adapt Quickly to Stay Relevant for 2030, Report Urges
After France’s president said NATO was suffering “brain death,” the alliance sought advice on how to stay vibrant as it faces new challenges from Russia and China.
NATO Needs to Adapt Quickly to Stay Relevant for 2030, Report Urges
After France’s president said NATO was suffering “brain death,” the alliance sought advice on how to stay vibrant as it faces new challenges from Russia and China.
Iranian Diplomat Goes on Trial in Belgium Over Alleged Bombing Plot
Prosecutors say the diplomat, Assadollah Assadi, was carrying out a plan organized by Iran’s intelligence services against an overseas opposition group.
As Trump Exits, France and Germany Squabble Again
The Trump presidency forced European countries to come together and stand more on their own. Officials in France and Germany are already tussling about life after he departs.
Biden Wants to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Won’t Be Easy
President Trump is applying more sanctions on Iran that would be hard to reverse. Tehran, facing elections in June, has its own demands.
Europe Lauds Biden but Wonders: What Will He Want? How Long Will He Stay?
Allies welcomed an American president who sees them as allies, not rivals. But with the U.S. so polarized, and with the possibility of a Republican-controlled Senate, they are also wary.
Muslim Countries Denounce French Response to Killing of Samuel Paty, Urge Boycott
While the government’s moves against extremism have public support, they have opened France to criticism that its relationship with its Muslim citizens has taken an ugly turn.
Europe Wonders if It Can Rely on U.S. Again, Whoever Wins
America’s deeply polarized politics have marked foreign policy, too, undermining Washington’s authority and reputation for reliability.