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George Simion, Romania’s ultranationalist president in waiting

5 days ago | ft.com | Marton Dunai |Ben Hall

George Simion did not hold back after fellow ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was banned from standing in Romania’s presidential election...
Trump stance on Crimea threatens to cause rifts in EU and Nato

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Ben Hall |Henry Foy

Donald Trump’s offer for the US to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea has suddenly confronted European capitals with an agonising choice: stick with Kyiv or side with Washington. Some European officials fear differences over the Trump administration’s one-sided draft accord will put bilateral relations with London, Berlin and other capitals to the test, undermine transatlantic security and potentially derail a Nato summit in late June.
Donald Trump’s move on Russia-occupied Crimea forces Europe to choose sides

3 weeks ago | ft.com | Ben Hall |Henry Foy

Donald Trump’s ultimatum for the US to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea has suddenly confronted European capitals with an...
Transcript: Tesla soars on Musk’s potential departure

1 month ago | ft.com | Marc Filippino |Stephen Morris |Ben Hall

This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Tesla soars on Musk’s potential departure’ Marc Filippino Good...
Italy's Giorgia Meloni rejects 'childish' choice between Trump and Europe

1 month ago | luxtimes.lu | Roula Khalaf |Amy Kazmin |Ben Hall
Italy's Giorgia Meloni rejects 'childish' choice between Trump and Europe

1 month ago | wetheitalians.com | Roula Khalaf |Amy Kazmin |Ben Hall

BY: Roula Khalaf, Amy Kazmin and Ben HallGiorgia Meloni has dismissed the idea that Italy will have to choose sides between the US and Europe as "childish" and "superficial", insisting she would do whatever is necessary to defend her country's interests. The Italian prime minister said it was "in the interests of everyone" to overcome severe strains in the transatlantic relationship, describing some European leaders' reactions to Donald Trump as "a bit too political".
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe

1 month ago | ft.com | Roula Khalaf |Amy Kazmin |Ben Hall

Giorgia Meloni has dismissed the idea that Italy will have to choose sides between the US and Europe as “childish” and “superficial”,...
Why Donald Trump is interested in Ukraine’s nuclear power plants

1 month ago | ft.com | Christopher Miller |Polina Ivanova |Ben Hall

Donald Trump has raised the possibility of the US taking control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, as part of his push to end Russia’s...
Why Europe cannot rely on French nuclear umbrella alone

1 month ago | ft.com | Leila Abboud |Ben Hall |John Paul Rathbone

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited fellow European leaders to discuss whether — and how — his country’s nuclear arsenal could...
Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?

2 months ago | ft.com | Ben Hall |Max Seddon

By agreeing to a US proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine has turned the tables diplomatically on Russia.