Bobsleigh dominator Francesco Friedrich wanted to poach the pusher from his German competitor Johannes Lochner. An affront. The competition is likely to become even more intense as a result – in the World Cup and with a view to the Olympics.
Bob: Dispute between Francesco Friedrich and Johannes Lochner over pusher Georg Fleischhauer
NATO confirms US troop withdrawal from Germany does not affect defence plans
Iris East
A senior NATO military official confirmed that the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany will not affect NATO’s deterrence and defence strategies, following
Spain’s alleged misuse of post-Covid funds sparks fury in frugal northern EU
Dania Hirch
EU BRIEFING
This morning, Europe confronts challenges in energy dependency and strategic reforms.
Attention turns to exchange rates and economic forecasts.