BERLIN—Few changes prompted by President Trump’s second term could be as consequential for Europe as Germany shedding fiscal prudence to turbocharge its military and retool its economy.

At a time when EU leaders have been forced to step up defense spending, humanitarian aid and other assistance once provided by the United States, top diplomats in Brussels are now looking to support ...

“These media outlets have been a beacon of truth, democracy and hope for millions of people around the world,” the European Commission told POLITICO on Sunday. “In an age of unmoderated content and ...