Can EU leaders handle a world on fire?

Can EU leaders handle a world on fire?

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Diplomats or disruptors — when Trump’s ambassadors get ‘rude’

Ambassadors are supposed to smooth tensions, not spark them. But in recent weeks some American envoys in Europe – from Belgium to Poland and France — have found themselves at the center of very public political clashes, accusing allies of antisemitism, cutting ties with senior la ...  Show more

Inside EU ambassadors' crisis 'bunker'

Brussels is adjusting to a shifting geopolitical landscape. Coreper meetings — the regular gatherings of EU ambassadors — are becoming more frequent and a clear evidence of how the bloc is adapting. What was once largely preparatory now plays a central role in shaping negotiation ...  Show more

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