United Nations ‘has no power,’ Pope Francis says

Pope Francis clarified he did not mean to offend UN leaders, adding that the organization has helped before in places such as Cyprus. Pope Francis spoke to Argentina’s national news agency, Télam, in a longform interview. The questions and discussion … Read More

American unity is key to a Europe whole and free

After years of relentlessly pushing the EU to diversify and improve energy security, we most recently traveled to Germany in 2020 for the last in-person Munich Security Conference. As representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy, our goal was to … Read More

New German Chancellor Scholz Makes European Debut

posted in: Germany, News

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday heads to Paris and EU and NATO headquarters, with Russia tensions and climate in the spotlight for his first foreign trip since he took office this week. Germany’s new leader has pledged continuity with … Read More

Boris Johnson threatens to pull Brexit bill, call snap election before Christmas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to put the brakes on his European Union divorce bill and call for a snap general election before Christmas if lawmakers continue to stonewall his push to pass the legislation in three days. Speaking at the House of Commons … Read More

Iran lists tough conditions for Europe to save nuclear deal

posted in: Middle East, News

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has given tough terms to Britain, France and Germany if they want to save the 2015 nuclear deal. Pledging not to seek new talks on Iran’s ballistic missiles is one of them. Iranian leader … Read More