German coalition fails to agree on budget again
Finance Minister Christian Lindner has postponed a government decision on next year’s budget for the second time as the coalition’s three parties remain split on the issue. While the government…
May 2023
Dutch receive Chinese official amid tense atmosphere
After meeting King Willem-Alexander, the Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in The Hague on Thursday to discuss cooperation on trade and climate change, though onlookers…
Immigration Politics Return to the Forefront as the 2024 Race Picks Up Pace
Donald J. Trump rode border security to the presidency in 2016. Republicans hope the issue will be at the center of the debate again. Send any friend a story As…
Title 42 Ends, Swelling Immigration Case Backlog Amid Judge Shortage
A severe shortage of immigration judges has led to long delays for asylum cases. The backlog is expected to grow now that pandemic-era border restrictions have been lifted. Send any…
Former Prosecutor Rebuffs GOP Questions About Trump Case
Mark F. Pomerantz appeared for a deposition before the House Judiciary Committee but declined to answer many of the panel’s questions, citing privilege and the confidentiality of the prosecution. Send…
Dutch Greens, Labour party, will not present joint EU election programme
GroenLinks (GL/Greens) and the Labour Party (PvdA/S&D) will not present a joint election programme for next year’s European Parliament elections despite overwhelming support within both parties, according to internal sources.…
Finnish government divided over re-targeting development funds for Ukraine
The four parties currently trying to form Finland’s new government are divided on the future allocation of development funds to non-EU countries, including Ukraine. Aiming to find a consensus on…
Vienna praises diplomacy skills after top-secret US-China exchange
The Austrian government has lauded its ability to facilitate a key secret exchange between top US and Chinese officials as relations between the superpowers are somewhat ‘frosty’. Vienna, which inherited…
Ukraine’s Offensive Could Set Stage for Diplomacy With Russia, U.S. Officials Say
While exploring endgames, Biden aides say they reject any push for peace talks — including from China — that would freeze the current front lines and Russia’s gains. Send any…
U.S. Faces ‘Significant Risk’ of Running Out of Cash in June, C.B.O. Warns
A default would cause financial distress, economic disruptions and rapid increases in borrowing rates, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have