Paris’ Olympics headache is a wake-up call for Los Angeles mayor
LA Mayor Karen Bass emerged from her trip to Paris with a sense of urgency after witnessing the struggles of the French capital in hosting the Games. #press
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/paris-olympics-la-mayor-bass-california-00146581?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
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Macron corners far left, far right with vote on Ukraine aid
A majority of MPs backed the French-Ukrainian security agreement; the vote exposed reservations on aid to Ukraine from parties at both ends of the spectrum. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-forces-right-left-fringes-into-a-corner-in-parliamentary-vote-on-ukraine-aid/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Biden-Orbán feud heats up as Hungary summons envoy over ‘dictatorship’ diss
Budapest's foreign minister fumes that it "is not obliged to tolerate lies, even from the president of the United States." #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/joe-biden-viktor-orban-feud-escalates-hungary-summon-america-ambassador-envoy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Dark Cardinal Selmayr headed for the Vatican
Martin Selmayr, once called the 'Monster of the Berlaymont' by his colleagues, will stay far away from Brussels with a new role. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/dark-cardinal-selmayr-headed-vatican/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Polish rivals unite in DC to lobby for Ukraine military aid
Andrzej Duda and Donald Tusk are coming to the White House in an “absolutely unique sign of political unity.” #press
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/poland-biden-ukraine-military-aid-00146513?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
US report sees rising risk of ethnic violence in Western Balkans
Annual ODNI assessment collects worldwide threats to U.S. national security. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-intelligence-odni-report-expects-increased-risk-of-ethnic-violence-western-balkans/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
White House expected to announce new aid package for Ukraine
Up to $400 million worth of weapons could be transferred, one Pentagon official said. #press
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/white-house-aid-package-ukraine-00146487?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Romania’s president launches bid for NATO top job against Mark Rutte
Klaus Iohannis vows to ensure Ukraine “prevails in its existential battle” against Russia if he leads the alliance. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/romania-president-klaus-iohannis-launch-nato-top-job-bid-mark-rutte/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Romanian president: A vision for NATO’s future
Klaus Iohannis formally announces his bid to be the next NATO secretary-general, and reveals his plan for the military alliance. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-president-a-vision-for-natos-future/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
EU leaders plan to demand ‘sustainable cease-fire’ in Gaza
They are also set to urge Israel to “refrain from a ground operation in Rafah.” #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-call-sustainable-cease-fire-in-gaza/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Chega: 5 things to know about Portugal’s surging far-right party
Hard-line policies and racism controversies have marked its journey to becoming Portugal's third-largest political force. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/5-things-portugal-surging-far-right-party-chega-ventura/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Romanian centrist lawmakers won’t back von der Leyen
The head of Romania's opposition party accuses the Commission president of downplaying Bucharest's spending irregularities. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-union-party-ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-centrist-lawmakers/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Von der Leyen says EU should open membership talks with Bosnia
EU leaders will discuss enlargement policy at the upcoming European Council. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-announces-eu-should-open-membership-talks-bosnia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Belgium’s far-right prodigy gets prison term for inciting violence
Dries Van Langenhove "revelled in Nazi ideas that cause much suffering," a judge said. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-far-right-prodigy-dries-van-langenhove-prison-term-incite-violence-deny-holocaust/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Macron to visit Brazil as Mercosur trade talks stall
He'll also stop off in the overseas territory of French Guiana. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-mercosur-talks-brazil-visit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Macron furious after French commissioner blasts von der Leyen
European Commission bureaucrats have also taken a dim view of Thierry Breton's social media swipe. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/breton-faces-backlash-criticizing-eu-commission-chief/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Vatican backtracks after pope’s Ukraine ‘white flag’ blunder
Russia's war on Ukraine is "unjust" and must end, says Holy See's top diplomat. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/vatican-backtracks-pope-call-ukraine-surrender-white-flag-comment-russia-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
France sees no deal on EU spending rules without more room for green, security investment
'That's a no,' says French Finance Minister Le Maire as race continues to get agreement at meeting this week. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-sees-no-deal-on-spending-rules-unless-more-room-for-green-security-investment/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Iranian Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Mohammadi given award for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/iranian-narges-mohammadi-wins-2023-nobel-peace-prize/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Alleged attack on German far-right leader raises questions
'There is no evidence that Mr. Chrupalla was approached or attacked,' German police said. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/alleged-attack-german-far-right-leader-tino-chrupalla-questions/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop