Slovakia Expels Russian Diplomat for Espionage
Slovakia expelled a Russian diplomat for espionage work, the nation’s prime minister told reporters Wednesday.
European Union
Germany’s Merkel Urged EU Countries Not to Move Embassies to Jerusalem
German chancellor Angela Merkel waged a campaign to stop European Union nations from following the lead of the United States and relocating their Israeli embassies to Jerusalem, according to European Coalition for Israel director Tomas Sandell.
U.S. to Address Impending INF Withdrawal at NATO Summit
Senior U.S. officials will soon brief allies on plans to withdraw from a bilateral nuclear arms control treaty with Russia in the wake of repeated violations by Moscow, the nation’s top intelligence officer said Tuesday.
EU Consideration of Iran Sanctions Could Set Course for Unified Western Policy
The possibility of new European Union sanctions against Iran to punish the hardline regime for terror plots in France and Denmark could set the course for a more unified Western policy toward Tehran’s non-nuclear threats, according to a regional expert.
Iran, Europeans Scramble to Save Nuclear Deal, Hardline Regime
Iranian leaders and their European counterparts are scrambling to save the landmark nuclear deal as the Islamic Republic’s ruling regime teeters on the brink of collapse amid a severe financial crunch that has sparked popular protests across the country, according to multiple U.S. officials who told the Washington Free Beacon Europe is “poisoning” its relations with the Trump administration.
E.U. Comes to Iran’s Aid
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union agreed 18 million euros ($20.6 mln) in aid for Iran on Thursday, including for the private sector, to help offset the impact of U.S. sanctions and salvage a 2015 deal that saw Tehran limit its nuclear ambitions.
Trump Touts ‘Big Day for Free and Fair Trade’ With E.U. Commissioner
Trump Calls European Union a Foe: ‘What They Do to Us in Trade’
Austria Initiates New Measures to Combat Spread of Radical Islam by Turkish-Funded Mosques
Austria’s government initiated new measures Friday to curb the spread of radical Islam amongst the nation’s Muslim community by Turkish-funded mosques.
Karl Rove, Sen. Tillis Praise White House Pick for EU Ambassador
Karl Rove, the former deputy chief of staff to George W. Bush, lauded President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to the European Union as a savvy businessman who will serve as a moderating voice on behalf of the United States.
