The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.
Tag: European Union
Zelensky Raises Prospect of European Peacekeepers in Ukraine
But many European leaders say that with no sign that Russia is interested in peace, it is too early to discuss the presence of peacekeeping forces.
Europe Has a Leadership Vacuum. How Will it Handle Trump?
With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J. Trump will begin at a time of instability for the continent.
Zelensky to Meet With E.U. Leaders to Discuss Ukraine’s Future
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take office in the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a meeting hosted by the NATO chief to plot the path forward in the war with Russia.
Ahmed al-Shara Vows to Disband and Integrate Syria’s Armed Factions
Ahmed al-Shara said that fighters would be brought under the defense ministry’s authority. The announcement came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited captured Syrian territory.
What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next
Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament, ending the unpopular three-party coalition government he has led since 2021.
Syria’s New Leadership Takes Early Steps Toward Recognition
A little over a week after taking power, the rebel alliance that led the overthrow of the Assad regime has begun to receive diplomats in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia
The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.
As Europe Looks for a Leader, Italy Thrives While France and Germany Teeter
With Germany and France mired in crisis, the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks like a haven of stability, turning the continent’s usual pattern on its head.
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.