Court rules AfD Saxony can be designated as far-right extremist group
The party was rebuffed in an appeal to the Saxon Higher Administrative Court against its designation as a "far-right extremist" group by Saxony's domestic intelligence agency.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/21/court-rules-afd-saxony-can-be-designated-as-far-right-extremist-group
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EU tells Trump’s America: We have other options
The EU is in no mood to beg for favorable treatment in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-donald-trump-america-we-have-other-options-ursula-von-der-leyen/
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Germany proposes tougher EU response to hybrid threats from Russia
The proposals are to be discussed during next week’s meeting of EU foreign ministers.
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-russia-hybrid-attack-diplomacy-shadow-fleet-ukraine-russia-putin/
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Elon Musk to fund UK far-right ringleader Tommy Robinson’s legal fight
Elon Musk has agreed to pay legal fees racked up by jailed British far-right agitator Tommy Robinson, Robinson’s representatives have claimed.
https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-fund-uk-far-right-ringleader-tommy-robinson-legal-fight/
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Zelensky urges 'united' Europe defence policy at Davos amid uncertainty over Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky questioned whether his US counterpart Donald Trump was committed to NATO and European security in an address to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. "Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see NATO as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?" Zelensky asked in the speech, which called for Europe to become more self-reliant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNnZYJ8jVxI
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Europe stares through WHO funding hole after Trump’s withdrawal
The EU and the international community must now find funds to fill a US-shaped gap, as MEPs warn of “catastrophic consequences” for global health.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/europe-stares-through-who-funding-hole-after-trumps-withdrawal/
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Slovak Prime Minister Fico faces confidence vote amid EU exit accusations
Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing a confidence vote in the Slovak parliament on Tuesday, following accusations from the opposition that he is attempting to take Slovakia out of the European Union.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/21/slovak-prime-minister-fico-faces-confidence-vote-amid-eu-exit-accusations
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Denmark says no country can 'just help themselves' to Greenland
US President Donald Trump set off alarm bells in early January by refusing to rule out military intervention to bring the Panama Canal and Greenland – which is an autonomous Danish territory – under US control.
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/21/denmark-says-no-country-can-just-help-themselves-to-greenland_6737261_4.html
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Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-spain-brics-nato-tariffs-defense-spending-9871cf04825c92e073865ca8bede4077
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Elon Musk’s Nazi salute sparks fury from Europe’s left wing
Lawmakers and media pour scorn on the key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.
https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-salute-sparks-fury-from-europe-left-wing/
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Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
The EU chief’s remarks came just hours after Donald Trump yanked the U.S. from the landmark climate accord.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-paris-climate-deal-donald-trump-eu-commission-us/
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EU supergrid at core of von der Leyen’s cheap energy plan
The Commission President revealed details of the upcoming ‘action plan on affordable energy’, due next month.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/eu-supergrid-at-core-of-von-der-leyens-cheap-energy-plan/
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Von der Leyen announces visit to India
The EU is keen to reactivate talks on a trade agreement with New Delhi.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-visit-india/
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Sánchez lashes out at Trump, Musk, Zuckerberg
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez lashed out at US President Donald Trump and the "tech caste," clearly referring to billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sanchez-lashes-out-at-trump-musk-zuckerberg/
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Italian deputy PM wants stronger European role in Palestine
The EU and a possible UN peacekeeping mission have a role to play, he said.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/italian-deputy-pm-wants-stronger-european-role-in-palestine/
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US rushes to hoard European wine, cheese as Trump takes office
Americans are scrambling to stock up on European wine and cheese before President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose hefty tariffs on EU products.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/us-rushes-to-hoard-european-wine-cheese-as-trump-takes-office/
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UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland
Unionist parties triggered ‘Stormont brake’ over changes to rules on chemicals labelling in region
(https://archive.ph/TBckh)
https://www.ft.com/content/4f6bf246-2167-4786-ab72-1dd54308ef70
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Le Monde, French newspaper of record, quits Elon Musk’s X
Negatives clearly outweigh the positives, says editor-in-chief.
https://www.politico.eu/article/le-monde-france-top-newspaper-quits-elon-musk-x/
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New momentum for EU defence bonds as Germany’s Merz signals openness
With Merz as chancellor, the German government could drop its opposition to EU defence bonds and joint security funding.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence/news/new-momentum-for-eu-defence-bonds-as-germanys-merz-signals-openness/
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EU reopens trade talks with Malaysia, as Trump tariff threat looms
Incoming US president Donald Trump's threats of high tariffs on imports, plus competition with China, has prompted the EU to expand its pool of trading partners.
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/20/eu-reopens-trade-talks-with-malaysia-as-trump-tariff-threat-looms_6737211_4.html
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