German leader hails Europe as an ‘alternative to imperialism and autocracy’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge ...

Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world

By Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Europe had ...

Think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help? 'Good luck,' says NATO chief

If anyone thinks here ... that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the U.S., keep on dreaming.

Europe and the UK would lose more than the US in a trade war, research finds

Aston University study highlights the economic risks to the EU and UK of matching Donald Trump’s tariff threats ...

Six EU countries hold call in push for 'two‑speed' Europe

By Andreas Rinke and Barbara Erling BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ministers from six leading European economies, including ...

Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas

The EU foreign policy chief's remarks come days after Nato's secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.

How Trump Became a Liability for Europe’s Far Right

Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they ...

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told Europe it should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself without the support of the United States.

Europe's gas storage is draining, but prices reflect no urgency

Europe’s vast natural gas storage network is set to exit winter at its lowest level in years, yet market prices indicate a ...

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

The European Union has launched a wide-reaching investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot on X following global outrage ...