EU–US STRATEGIC RIFT
Growing divergence between Europe and the United States under Trump, as EU allies question Washington's reliability and seek alternative partnerships on trade, energy, and security.
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Why Europe's Economy Needs Canada Now
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4/26/2026, 12:00:53 PM
Europe is turning to Canada not as a political discussion about EU membership, but as an economic partnership driven by the continent's need for secure resources, stable energy, and more resilient supply chains amid global disruption — particularly as US reliability is questioned.
Lorenzo Mariani, Meloni's Pick to Lead Leonardo and Calm Washington
EL PAÍSLorenzo Mariani, el elegido de Meloni para dirigir Leonardo y calmar a Washington
4/26/2026, 3:40:00 AM
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni appointed Lorenzo Mariani as the new head of Leonardo, Italy's largest defense company, replacing Roberto Cingolani who had quintupled the company's value. The appointment is widely seen as a political move to manage relations with Washington amid growing EU-US tensions over defense policy.
Macron laments that US is not a reliable partner
RT4/25/2026, 3:46:44 PM
French President Macron publicly lamented that the United States is no longer a reliable partner, reflecting a broader sentiment among European allies who have grown disillusioned with Washington's commitments under the Trump administration.