France opposes fast-tracking EU budget deal by year-end
Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pushed back against calls to finalize negotiations before the French presidential elections in 2027.

Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pushed back against calls to finalize negotiations before the French presidential elections in 2027.

NATO allies are adopting a more confident, self-reliant approach to defense spending, shifting focus from appeasing Donald Trump to strengthening their own capabilities. This change is driven by increased defense budgets and a growing skepticism of Trump's threats, signaling a new era of European self-sufficiency within the alliance.

72 European lawmakers are demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was overturned following a call from Donald Trump. The MEPs called FIFA's decision a "disgrace and perversion of justice."

Donald Trump announced he will use his older Air Force One plane to depart Turkey after a NATO summit, sending his new Qatari-gifted jet ahead to the UK. The switch fueled speculation about security concerns, particularly regarding Iran.

US lawmakers criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for provisionally allowing the Russian Olympic Committee back into competition, deeming it a reward for Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russia has banned diesel exports until July 31 to address domestic shortages exacerbated by Ukrainian drone attacks. The move is expected to impact European diesel prices and global fuel markets.

The Trump administration is preparing a list of Spanish goods for a potential embargo, following President Trump's order to cut off trade with Spain. This move could jeopardize the trade deal between the US and the EU, with potential implications for $1 trillion in commerce.