A German-led tank battalion with Dutch soldiers gives a glimpse of what a “real European army” may look like one day, though the obstacles are huge.
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Honda Confirms Plan to Leave Britain as Brexit Looms
The Japanese automaker, which employs 3,500 at its Swindon, England, plant, is set to close the site by 2021.
Brexit: For Wall Street Banks in London, It’s Moving Time
One thing is clear about the legacy of Brexit: Financial services will be spread across Europe, with no one city again dominating the financial arena as London has.
Rift Between Trump and Europe Is Now Open and Angry
Europeans pushed back against the Trump administration’s unilateralism at the Munich Security Conference, signaling a shift that is likely to be exploited by Russia and China.
In Eastern Europe, U.S. Officials Talk Deals, Not Erosion of Democracy
Promoting weapons sales and isolation of Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence did not speak out on the illiberal direction of some allies.
Students Skip School Across Europe to Demand Climate Action
In cities including Berlin, London and Paris, young protesters took to the streets to urge their leaders to combat climate change.
In Mattis’s Shadow, Acting Pentagon Chief Tries to Reassure NATO Allies
Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary, is not seen as a counterweight to President Trump’s distrust of alliances.
Anti-Iran Message Seeps Into Trump Forum Billed as Focusing on Mideast Security
Some American allies are anxious about mixed signals and ad hoc arrangements for the gathering — the first of Middle East states, Europe and the United States in years.
Huawei Was a Czech Favorite. Now? It’s a National Security Threat.
The Czech Republic has taken aggressive steps to limit the use of Huawei in 5G technology, setting off a fight being closely watched across Europe.
European Countries Recognize Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader, Joining U.S.
Germany, France, Britain and Spain are among the latest to throw their support to Mr. Guaidó, calling President Nicolás Maduro’s leadership illegitimate.