In Poland, every party is a farmers’ party

But in the run-up to Sunday’s election, some may have missed the point that not every rural voter is actually a farmer.

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Polish parties scramble for coal miners’ vote in knife-edge election

Parties are resorting to handouts, U-turns and hiding the truth in a bid to win miners’ backing.

How to watch the Polish election like a pro

Everything you need to know about the October 15 general election.

Why Israel-Hamas is Erdoğan’s new ‘mission impossible’

After struggling to mediate on Russia-Ukraine, Turkish leader dives into a new hopeless cause.

Ex-Finnish PM Alexander Stubb warns of attempts to ‘intimidate’ NATO allies after pipeline leak

Presidential candidate and ex-PM said the Finland-Estonia pipeline was a ‘natural target’ for NATO’s adversaries.

Henry Kissinger on Hamas attacks fallout: Germany let in too many foreigners

As a minority in Berlin cheer Hamas’ attacks on Israel, former top US diplomat says mass immigration was a ‘grave mistake.’

‘I don’t want them to take away his smile,’ aunt of 12-year-old Hamas hostage pleads

Sharon Calderon survived the Hamas massacre, but 3 of her relatives are suspected of being kidnapped by the militant group.

Hamas hate videos make Elon Musk Europe’s digital enemy No. 1

Officials are gathering evidence against X. An inquiry into how graphic terrorist videos spread is all-but certain.

Brussels guide

An idiot’s guide to Belgian politics

Here’s what you need to know to avoid looking like a fool when talking politics in Brussels.

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.

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Germany

Why Germany is rattled about sending its Taurus missile to Ukraine

The fuss about the Taurus is about its fuze — which makes it a bridge-killer.

Far-right surge upends German state elections

Elections in Bavaria and Hesse underscored frustration with the federal ruling coalition, as Alternative for Germany made big gains.

How Germany’s far right weaponized heat pumps

Alternative for Germany has woven climate change policy alongside migration and Euroskepticism into its grand narrative of decay, elitism and rage.

Brussels

Europe struggles to present consistent messaging on Palestinian aid

EU diplomats and officials are fuming about the communication screwup.

Tunisia hands back €60M of EU funding as migrant deal tensions soar

North African country accuses Brussels of breaching a controversial migration pact.

EU U-turns after halting Palestinian funding following Hamas attack

Splits within the Commission and among member states on plan to halt aid to the Palestinian Authority.

Britain

No, Jeremy Corbyn: Response to Hamas attack shows how UK Labour has changed

Labour leader Keir Starmer has transformed his party in just three years.

Cautious Keir Starmer tiptoes toward power

Ahead in the polls, the UK Labour leader is resisting calls to spend big.

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

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

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