The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
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With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders gathered Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is driving the debate.
Finland’s New President Faces Unexpected First Test: Not Russia, but Trump
Alexander Stubb was elected vowing to bolster Finland’s new role in NATO, just as Trump’s threats have thrown the future of the alliance into doubt.
The Coronavirus Still Is a Global Health Emergency, W.H.O. Warns
Even as some governments contemplate reopening, the spread of the virus has accelerated in countries in Africa and South America.
E.U. Moves to Shore Up Economies Reeling From Virus
As the leaders of the European Union’s 27 countries approved a half-trillion euro bailout package Thursday night, their attention immediately turned to what to do next, where much disagreement remains.
As Europe Confronts the Coronavirus, What Shape Will Solidarity Take?
Contentious talks over how to help economies decimated by the virus have become a pivotal political moment for the world’s richest bloc of nations.
In Struggle Over Parthenon Marbles, Greece Gets Unexpected Ally: Xi Jinping
China pledged big investments in Greece and signed 16 agreements. But it turns out that the repatriation of artifacts is also drawing the nations closer.