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Benelux battle: How 3 ex-PMs could end up jostling for jobs

October 7, 2023 4:02 am CET

Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg often punch above their weight in Brussels, claiming powerful EU roles. That may be about to change.

How to watch Germany’s state elections like a pro

October 7, 2023 4:01 am CET

POLITICO’s handy guide to keeping you on top of all the action in key elections in Bavaria and Hesse.

Poland, Hungary force EU leaders to drop migration from Granada declaration

October 6, 2023 8:30 pm CET

Spain partially salvaged its Granada summit of EU leaders despite political upset on migration.

Moldova’s President Sandu: Prigozhin wanted to overthrow me

October 6, 2023 7:50 pm CET

‘The situation is really dramatic and we have to protect ourselves,’ Sandu added.

Polish PM calls for ‘urgent diplomatic action’ after arrest of two footballers in Netherlands

October 6, 2023 6:33 pm CET

According to statements by police and the city of Alkmaar, the two players were detained for allegedly assaulting AZ employees.

Zelenskyy to visit Romania amid Russia’s ongoing border attacks

October 6, 2023 5:06 pm CET

The Ukrainian leader will meet with the Romanian President and other senior officials.

EU climate chiefs back radical new 90 percent emissions target

October 6, 2023 4:08 pm CET

Two new climate commissioners pledged to ‘defend’ the goal of 90 percent emission cuts by 2040 this week.

Poland, Hungary threaten to derail EU leaders’ gathering in Granada

October 6, 2023 3:47 pm CET

Despite signing on to an EU-wide agreement on migration, Warsaw and Budapest say they won’t back a declaration in Granada.

Ukrainian attacks force Russia to relocate Black Sea fleet

October 6, 2023 3:31 pm CET

Kyiv has managed to partly restart seaborne grain exports, but there are still fears that Russia will interfere with civilian vessels.

Belgian socialist leader says sorry for racist remarks

October 6, 2023 3:06 pm CET

Several Belgian officials, including some of Rousseau’s own coalition partners, criticized his apology as lackluster.

Kaczyński pulls out of Polish election debate. ‘I’ll be there,’ says Tusk

October 6, 2023 2:33 pm CET

Jarosław Kaczyński says he’d rather meet voters than talk to ‘liar’ Donald Tusk.

Labour dares to dream again after thumping Scottish by-election win

October 6, 2023 2:10 pm CET

Huge swing to Scottish Labour buoys once-dominant party’s hopes of pushing back the SNP — and winning a national majority in 2024.

France blocks American takeover of nuclear suppliers

October 6, 2023 1:05 pm CET

The economy ministry cited strategic concerns in vetoing the takeover of France-based Segault by American industrial machinery giant Flowserve.

Iranian Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

October 6, 2023 12:21 pm CET

Mohammadi given award for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

Sunak, Meloni demand more urgency to combat migration

October 6, 2023 9:39 am CET

‘We are two of the closest friends in Europe today,’ British and Italian leaders write.

Russia to lift fuel export ban amid supply fears

October 6, 2023 9:24 am CET

Moscow’s self-imposed embargo on diesel sales abroad was designed to tackle shortages at home.

Labour hails ‘seismic’ by-election victory over Scottish National Party

October 6, 2023 8:28 am CET

The result could open the door to a Labour revival in Scotland.

Biden team weighs using State Department grants to fund weapons for Ukraine

October 6, 2023 6:21 am CET

The program provides loans to help countries purchase military equipment.

Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready?

October 6, 2023 4:20 am CET

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How did free-market think tanks take over Westminster?

October 6, 2023 4:20 am CET

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Germany’s old order crumbles in Bavaria

October 6, 2023 4:10 am CET

The country’s second-most populous state is a national bellwether ahead of an election Sunday, showing how upstart parties are eroding the status quo.

Declassified

Disorder! The (occasionally) eventful life of a parliamentary speaker

October 6, 2023 4:03 am CET

Some speakers are pushed into the limelight, others seek out adulation.

Xavier Bettel’s last stand

October 6, 2023 4:02 am CET

Luxembourg’s election is set to throw up fraught coalition talks.

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