Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for 2nd term – POLITICO
Despite her undeniable capacity to act decisively in times of hardship, the former German minister’s iron-fist leadership style has sometimes put her at odds with…
Greens push for EU climate neutrality by 2040 in election manifesto – POLITICO
The earlier target represents a loss for the German Greens who, ahead of a three-day party congress in Lyon this weekend, had pushed for the…
How Europe’s establishment made the far right great again – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. A CORPSE IN THE DANUBE AND A VOICE FROM THE GRAVE might sound more…
Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns – POLITICO
STRASBOURG — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned that Europe must be ready to stand alone if Donald Trump sweeps back to the White House…
EU begs Taylor Swift to get out the youth vote – POLITICO
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas has a solution to boost young voter turnout at this year’s European election, and it’s a bejeweled one. The EU just…
Macron goes all in with high-stakes reshuffle to combat far right – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has propelled rising star Gabriel Attal center stage…
Big hopes but no quick fixes – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — The campaign language ahead of this year’s Polish general election is apocalyptic…
Why Western democracy faces a nightmare made online – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. In 2024 — for the first time ever — the U.S., the U.K. and…
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in 5 charts – POLITICO
The European Union has survived — and thrived — in the past five years and is ready for the next challenge: artificial intelligence. That’s one…
Springtime for Europe’s fascists – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady times for Europe’s far right. Illegal immigration is…
Right wing set for big gains in 2024 EU election, polling shows – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — Right-wing and Euroskeptic parties are set to surge in the next European election at the expense of centrist parties, exclusive polling analysis by…
Nips, tucks and paperwork – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. STRASBOURG — The European Parliament’s response to Qatargate: Fight corruption with paperwork. When Belgian…
Inside the Qatargate-hit Socialist group – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — The European Parliament’s Socialists are warily eyeing their colleagues and assistants, wondering…