With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.
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The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine
With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.
Court Hears New York Times Case Against European Commission Over Vaccine Deal
The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages that the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer exchanged as they negotiated a Covid-19 vaccine contract.
Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home
New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Gets a Hostile Serenade in Strasbourg
Some progressive members sang “Bella Ciao,” a song associated with antifascism, to show opposition to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who’s been accused of authoritarianism at home.
E.U. Will Offer $39 Billion Loan for Ukraine Without U.S. Help
Plans for a larger sum collapsed when Hungary blocked changes requested by Washington as the price for a joint initiative.
Europe’s New Defense Chief: ‘A King Without a Kingdom’?
The European Union has vowed to enhance its military capability. But money is scarce, responsibilities overlap and the new job is less about soldiers than arms manufacturers.
Europe’s New Defense Chief: ‘A King Without a Kingdom’?
The European Union has vowed to enhance its military capability. But money is scarce, responsibilities overlap and the new job is less about soldiers than arms manufacturers.
Von der Leyen Doles Out Top E.U. Jobs
Ursula von der Leyen named her choices for the European Commission as she navigates a host of challenges, including the rise of nationalist forces.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.