Can Europe survive Trump 2.0?

The Continent could face a US president who toyed with quitting NATO and pledged to strike a ‘peace deal’ with Russia.

EU told to act now on farm reform or risk blowing Ukraine’s accession

‘My impression is that we wait for problems and then try to solve them,’ says former EU farm commissioner.

Ukraine makes clear it won’t accept second-class EU membership

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal tells POLITICO Ukraine has met all the criteria to begin accession talks with the EU.

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Back to the ‘frituur’: A guide to Brussels’ ‘frites’

Armed only with a healthy appetite and a small wooden fork, our intrepid reporter set out to answer the question: Where can you get the best fries?

How to drink in Brussels like a pro (as in professional, not as in alcoholic)

The best places to drink and be seen in the EU Quarter.

Arrive at Gare du Midi, then run! How to navigate Brussels

From confusing and dangerous train stations to scooters dumped in a pile, Brussels has all your transport needs covered.

Editors’ picks

France’s Niger debacle marks end of an era in Africa

Calls grow for Paris to rethink its relationship with African nations, including a military reduction in the restive region.

Germany imposes checks on borders with Poland and Czech Republic

The government is under increasing pressure to stem the flow of asylum seekers.

EU conservative chief blasts Germany for ‘blocking’ migration deal as rows over asylum seekers heat up

Manfred Weber puts pressure on Germany as tension grows over border controls between EU states.

Consensus builds for EU bank to finance shells and tanks

The war in Ukraine has changed Germany’s thinking after it previously opposed the idea.

Spain’s Feijóo loses first vote to become prime minister

The conservative Popular Party leader is expected to be rejected by Spain’s parliament for a second time on Friday.

Poland seeks extradition of Ukrainian SS veteran who was applauded in Canada

Applause for 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka was ‘deeply embarrassing’ for Canada, says PM Justin Trudeau.

European leaders’ dilemma: Keeping voters sweet while still tackling climate change

The rise of far-right parties is persuading many national leaders to pump the brakes on ambitious climate change policies.

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Germany

Migrants run out of road in Germany: Even the Greens want a crackdown now

Mainstream parties are increasingly spooked by the rise of the far-right AfD, which now leads the polls in four eastern states.

Nordstream trauma leads Berlin to draw up fresh Huawei bans

Plans under discussion include bans on core and sensitive parts of telecoms networks.

Germany mulls new energy price subsidy for industries

German leaders want to prevent an industrial exodus. But the idea is likely to spark controversy within the EU.

Brussels

The secret, slipshod evidence the EU uses to sanction Russian oligarchs

Hastily compiled dossiers leave the bloc vulnerable to legal challenges.

EU talks tough on trade in China as it looks to play defense

Brussels increasingly is willing to ramp up measures to combat what it views as China’s unfair trading practices.

With the EIB race still open, Dombrovskis weighs his chances

Calviño and Vestager are clear front-runners but France and Germany know they have to back the same candidate to avoid an impasse.

Britain

UK’s Suella Braverman: It’s not racist to reform ECHR

Speaking in Washington, British interior minister takes aim at European Convention on Human Rights.

Keir Starmer seeks election tips from Obama, Trudeau and Blair

UK Labour leader calls in the center-left’s biggest hitters for advice.

Restoration of crumbling UK parliament slips beyond next election 

Yet another delay as MPs kick crunch decision over historic building into the long grass.

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