European Council head says EU must be ready to replace US in peace talks with Russia

European Council President António Costa has said that the European Union may in future have to negotiate with Russia on security and peace in Ukraine, although he added that this moment has not yet

Poland’s Tusk vows to use EU defense loans despite president’s veto

Poland’s government is scrambling to keep access to major European Union defense loans after the president blocked a law allowing the country to access the funds.

Iran war tests European Union resolve as von der Leyen warns rules-based order is failing

Europe is facing a tough geopolitical challenge as the war involving Iran shakes the foundations of the global system the continent has long depended on. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission,