Slovak presidency goes to PM Fico’s proxy
The opposition-backed Korčok said he saw no reason to send Slovak soldiers to fight in neighboring Ukraine, but added that…
Belgian PM warns Israel against using hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in Gaza
Along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Belgium’s De Croo — who faces elections…
EU competitiveness and licensing of essential technologies
The authors regularly advise the automotive and IT/tech industry. The views expressed in this article are personal. As things stand…
German farmer protests spark fears of far-right infiltration
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — German farmers commenced a week of planned…
Democracy is in peril in the world’s bonanza year of elections
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Is 2024 the year when democracy hits a tipping…
We are once again at war in the Middle East
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. It was February 1991, and the crew of the British frigate HMS…
Scholz promises new budget plans ‘very quickly’ amid German spending crisis
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday his ruling coalition would seek to present new budget plans “very quickly”…
The future for Europe and the role of medical innovation
Imagine a future where our children and grandchildren in Europe do not fear diabetes, cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. Where these…
Israel won’t pick Hamas’ successors in Gaza, top official says
TEL AVIV — Israel doesn’t want to end up deciding who rules Gaza after Hamas but is liaising closely with…
Rishi Sunak loses Supreme Court battle over UK plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — The British government has lost a Supreme…
Syriza’s bad Sunday: Greece’s main opposition cracks up
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Crushed by the outright election win of conservative Prime…
Portugal’s Costa apologizes for cash seized at his official residence
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa apologized to the country’s people on Saturday, expressing embarrassment for the corruption probe launched against…
Kamala Harris seizes agenda as Rishi Sunak’s AI summit kicks off
LONDON — Kamala just showed Rishi who’s boss. As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s showpiece artificial intelligence event kicked off…
EU leaders approve using profits from frozen Russian assets
BRUSSELS — EU leaders endorsed unprecedented plans to use profits generated by frozen Russian state assets for Ukraine reconstruction, and called…
EU fails to agree on call for ‘humanitarian pause’ to allow aid into Gaza
LUXEMBOURG — The European Union’s foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement at a meeting on Monday on recommending a…
Europe’s health resilience relies on its ability to innovate
In the face of continued global geopolitical uncertainty, Europe is paying increasing attention to its sovereignty, security and resilience. The…
What single market? Why Romanians get new medicines 2 years after Germans
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The single market is at the very heart of…
Germany dithers on EIB choice
BERLIN — Germany’s ruling coalition has yet to decide whom it will support in the race to lead the European…
The war against ‘woke capitalism’ is coming to the EU
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The man who brought you Brexit is back with…
Sarkozy says Europe ‘needs’ Russia, slams Europe’s Ukraine policy
PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says “diplomacy, discussions and talks” are “the only ways” to resolve Russia’s war…
Russia closes Crimea bridge — again — after attack on ammo depot
Four days after re-opening the strategic Crimea bridge that links Russia to the occupied Ukrainian peninsula, Moscow was forced to…
COVID-19: An evolving virus and ongoing presence
COVID-19 no longer finds itself at the top of policymakers’ priorities as governments grapple with competing health, economic and geopolitical…
Boris Johnson says NATO ‘vacillation’ on Ukraine will embolden Putin
LONDON — NATO “vacillating” over Ukraine’s admission to the alliance risks pushing it “back into the orbit of Moscow,” former…
EU’s energy sovereignty is built on a robust internal market
Leonhard Birnbaum, via Eurelectric The energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the weaponization of energy have put…
Macron blocks NATO outpost in Japan amid Chinese complaints
PARIS — France is holding up a deal to expand NATO’s reach into Asia, opening a split in the Western…
Boosting SME digital skills is key for UK economic growth
The U.K.’s entrepreneurial ambitions are stronger than ever. Despite the challenging economic times, new analysis by Mastercard and Opinium shows…
Europe’s air traffic controllers are falling off the radar
This article is part of the Bridging the Skills Divide special report, presented by Cisco. Europe’s air traffic controllers should…
Scholz, Macron, Duda to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
PARIS – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish President Andrzej Duda are expected to travel to Paris next Monday for…
Anti-war Russians face dilemma with Sunday’s mass Navalny protests
What to gift the man who is barred from receiving anything, and also is Vladimir Putin’s biggest political foe? How…
MPs accused of violent and sexual offenses face UK parliament ban
LONDON — MPs accused of serious criminal offenses could be banned from parliament under proposals due to be put before…
Boosting trust is key to delivering the EU’s green transition
The EU has set ambitious targets to decarbonize the economy by 2050. Citizens and businesses are committed to bold moves…
EU pharma reform: Winners and losers
If you want to understand the EU’s revision of its pharmaceutical rules, you could do worse than listen to Bono. …
Pause the proposal on PPWR
Dear President Metsola,Dear President Michel,Dear President von der Leyen, For several months we have followed, with increasing concern, the progress…