Of Daddies and Queens — from Trump to von der Leyen — and who’s really in charge in Europe

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Can Europe save the world's war crimes court from Trump?

U.S. President Donald Trump has the world’s war crimes court in his crosshairs. By sanctioning the entire International Criminal Court, his administration is threatening its ability to function. Europe has rushed to the court’s defense — but can it actually protect it from Americ ...  Show more

Who speaks for Europe in the Ukraine peace talks?

As the U.S. pushes to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a question is causing tensions in Brussels: Who actually speaks for the EU? Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton examine the growing influence of Ursula von der Leyen’s powerful chief of staff, Björn Seibert, and ...  Show more

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