With the U.S. president’s approval, fellow NATO allies can also begin the process of delivering F-16s to Ukraine later this year.

A renewal of the European institutions is necessary, as they seem far removed from the real situations experienced by millions of Italians and Europeans.

Biden remains reluctant to transfer F-16s to Kyiv, but would allow other allies to do so. The problem seems to be that not a single one has requested them so far.

The dismissal of one of Germany’s most influential green policymakers has triggered discord in Berlin’s ruling coalition, as public opinion turns against the once-popular Green Party.

While a clear parliamentary majority seems unlikely, the center-right New Democracy is set to win Sunday’s election, and in large part due to the promise of building a wall and having the EU pay for it.

Replacing Gabriel will be two other commissioners, Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager and Greece’s Margaritis Schinas, who for the time being will take on her duties.

With its 683,000 inhabitants and 474,500 eligible voters, Bremen is not considered a political bellwether for other parts of the country.

While Germany’s new package comprises the kind of arms it had supplied previously, fighter jets—ever high on Kyiv’s wish list—are not among them.

The news comes after opinion polls have revealed the AfD to be the most popular political force across the former East German states.

Erdoğan’s election defeat would likely be celebrated in Europe, even if it means the end of the EU-Turkey refugee deal, after which new ways will have to be found to keep migration in check.

The main opposition “will have no excuses if they lose the election,” İnce said after announcing his withdrawal, clearly benefiting Kılıçdaroğlu’s bid to topple Erdoğan’s regime.

Boïko Borissov, the winner of the fifth Bulgarian election in two years, turned to an unusual candidate for prime minister in an attempt to finally form a functioning government.