Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.
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China and E.U. Leaders Met as Tensions Rise Over Russia
The European summit with China’s leader comes as relations have cooled over Beijing’s alignment with Russia in its war on Ukraine and a surge in Chinese exports.
Poland Election: Centrists Poised to Oust Law and Justice Party
The election, seen as one of the most significant in decades, was cast as a choice between the defense of Polish sovereignty and liberal values.
Even as U.S. Beckons, European Leaders Head to Beijing
China is trying to improve relations with the European Union just as the United States is pushing the bloc to pick sides.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
New E.U. Sanctions Against Russia Lay Out a Cap on Oil Prices
The measures come in response to Moscow’s recent escalation of the war, and a day after global oil producers decided to cut Russia’s crude supply, increasing its value on the world market.
Top E.U. Official Becomes an Unexpected Wartime Leader
In her annual address, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, pushed for the bloc to remain firm in the face of Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sees E.U. Candidacy as a Crucial Step Toward
“History has been made,” he said of Ukraine’s being accepted as a candidate for E.U. membership.
Ukraine’s foreign minister sees E.U. candidacy as a crucial step toward joining a ‘liberal empire.’
“History has been made,” he said of Ukraine’s being accepted as a candidate for E.U. membership.
New Brand of Activist Takes Aim at Ukraine War and Climate Crisis, Together
Led by young women from Eastern Europe, they are cornering Europe’s leaders and pressing them for a total energy embargo on Russia — to end the fighting and to save the planet.