There are 38,000 U.S. troops and personnel stationed in Germany, and cutting forces there would face opposition on Capitol Hill.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision follows confirmation that the ROC has removed regional sports organizations within Ukraine's jurisdiction and pledged not to conduct activities there. Russia's sports minister welcomed the move, stating the Olympic movement should be free from politics.
Le secrétaire général de l'OTAN, Mark Rutte, a salué les politiques de Donald Trump concernant les dépenses de défense et la modernisation des armées, affirmant que le président américain avait raison de faire pression sur les alliés. Rutte a souligné les milliards d'euros supplémentaires investis par les pays membres et a mentionné le soutien européen à l'opération Epic Fury contre l'Iran.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games if they meet anti-doping requirements. The decision follows an analysis, though Russia's flag and anthem status remain undecided. The IOC condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a government priority, even with a likely new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Narayan emphasized AI's importance for the UK's economy, security, and geopolitical standing, while acknowledging public concerns about job losses and advocating for a fair transition and institutional redesign to support workers.
POLITICO's London Playbook features interviews with key figures, including Kemi Badenoch and Lucy Powell, ahead of Andy Burnham's expected rise to prime minister. The report also covers Nigel Farage's resignation as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton.
Morocco's olive oil exports to Spain saw a dramatic 9,979% increase between early 2025 and early 2026, rising from 103 tonnes to over 10,000 tonnes. This surge, driven by a strong Moroccan harvest and preferential EU trade terms, reversed the trade balance, with Spain now importing more than it exports to Morocco. Despite the jump, Moroccan oil still represents a small fraction of Spain's total imports and domestic production.
