Finlandโs preparedness isnโt exactly good for business
Being known as a country facing geopolitical threats has its drawbacks โ particularly when it comes to the economy.
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Freedom by Angela Merkel review โ her lips are sealed
The ex-German chancellorโs memoir details the myriad issues she faced, from the 2008 financial crash to Covid-19, but studiously avoids much in the way of insights and analysis Ever since the end of the second world war, when Germans somewhat belatedly…
European Commission downsizes spokesperson team
Number of spokespeople will drop from 17 to 14, according to a list of names seen by POLITICO.
Defenders of the Romanian nation and all Europeans
A strong European Union is built on protecting each of its membersโ
interests equally. The AUR is ready to collaborate.
EU pressed for answers in Covid vaccine texts case
“This was not negotiation,” said a lawyer representing the Commission, describing the private interactions via SMS between Ursula von der Leyen and the Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.
Von der Leyenโs Commission dodges public responsibility over Pfizergate texts
European Commission lawyer “cannot deny” texts were exchanged, but argued they were not “substantive.”
Commission urges gradual spending cuts to dodge austerity repeat
The EU’s outgoing commissioner Gentiloni encourages reforms and investments to keep growth alive.
Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead health department
The choice will roil many public health experts after his years of touting debunked claims that vaccines cause autism.
Just Eat Takeaway to sell US arm Grubhub in cut-price deal
Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bnThe food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the delivery-focused restaurant chain Wonder for $650m (ยฃ510m),…
MEPs postpone decision on Hungaryโs Olivรฉr Vรกrhelyi
It means his appointment will be tied to the more high-profile commissioner hearings on Tuesday.
Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians
Post-Covid inflation spike leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies
5 of POLITICOโs campaign reporters on what actually mattered
So much happened this cycle. At the end of the day, where did it get us?
Europeโs leaders congratulated Trump. But hereโs what they said about him before.
“Divisive.” “Sociopath.” “False and dangerous.” Europe’s leaders haven’t been shy about criticizing Trump in the past.
Who might make up Trumpโs Cabinet
Donald Trump didnโt engage in formal conversations about a potential Cabinet in the run-up to his election. But that didnโt stop him from spitballing potential contenders during his frequent plane rides to campaign events, or when he is impressed by one of his allies on television. โHe would be great at this,โ or โShe would [โฆ]
Lahbib challenged on EUโs future pandemics readiness
“The COVID pandemic taught us hard lessons about the limits of our readiness. Not one country can tackle a global health emergency alone,” Lahbib told the MEPs .
17 wild facts about Kemi Badenochโs new Tory team
From spilling wine on Queen Elizabeth’s carpets to branding colleagues “lazy,” the new Conservative leader has an eclectic shadow Cabinet.
Spanish flood outrage exposes political divide, distrust of ruling class
With hundreds dead and Spaniards turning on their leaders, parallels are being drawn with the 2004 Madrid train bombings.
Trump wants someone who will โdo his biddingโ at Justice Department. Here are the top contenders.
If Trump returns to the White House, he is eager for a do-over to staff critical positions at the Department of Justice.
EU greenhouse gas emissions down 8 percent in 2023
Accelerating rollout of renewable energy sources drives stunning drop.
UK budget: 5 things you need to know as Labour hikes taxes
Big swings from the new chancellor will reshape the British state.
UK open to restarting China trade talks
JETCO forum was frozen by the Conservatives amid Beijingโs crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
French PM to present โreform planโ inspired by Yellow Vest โgrievancesโ
The notebooks were raised before COVID-19, the energy crisis, the Ukraine war, and the 2023 riots.
Britainโs new MPs rage at parliamentโs old traditions
Newly elected lawmakers set their sights on archaic customs like “bobbing” to win the Commons speakerโs attention.
US Congress may have created a boon for Trump in trying to Trump-proof the transition
Declining access to government office space, email addresses and cybersecurity resources would make a potential Trump transition team more vulnerable to hacking or foreign surveillance.
โAll Trump, All the Timeโ โ Inside the Trump campaignโs media strategy
A top Trump adviser opens up about the effort to court a different set of voters.
โExplainer-in-Chiefโ Bill Clinton Makes the Economic Case for Harris
In eastern North Carolina, the former president tells voters why the pandemic caused inflation, not Democrats, and prescription-drug prices are on the ballot.
Putin is the ‘biggest promoter’ of EU enlargement, Croatian PM Plenkovic says
We speak to one of the most seasoned players on the European stage, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. During his eight years in office, he has experienced the latter stages of the 2015-16 migrant crisis, the Covid pandemic, and the impact of t…
The silent force behind the Trump transition
Youโve probably never heard of Brooke Rollins. She wants to keep it that way.
Watchdog finds European Commission failed to assess competition impact of post-Covid aid
Watchdog finds European Commission failed to assess competition impact of post-Covid aid
Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation
Train bosses accuse government of being โideologicalโ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cash
Overcoming the barriers to Europeโs leadership in medical innovation
Over the years, Europe’s share of global medicine R&D investments has dropped. However, with the new EU mandate, there is a chance to turn this around
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast ahead of budget
The revised 2024 forecast puts the U.K. ahead of Germany, Italy and Japan, and equal with France. But it comes after tricky borrowing data for Britain’s new chancellor.
Republican electric car attacks crash into Democratsโ closing message
In Michigan, New York, Montana and elsewhere, Republicans have seized on Biden administration electric vehicle policies.
The future is bright for beer โ given the right policy framework
Beer plays an important role in Europeโs economy, but excise burdens, production costs and the post-Covid environment are putting pressure on the sectorโs ability to act as a motor for the whole economy.
Trump suggests Zelenskyy is to blame for the Russia-Ukraine war
โHe should never have let that war start,โ Trump said, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
โNow I like himโ: Some Black voters in Georgia see Trump as a real option
Republicans are working to turn out more new Trump voters.
Saudis urge US to suspend weapons to Israel until Gaza aid resumes
Ambassador to the U.K. Prince Khalidย bin Bandar Al Saud criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s conduct in Lebanon as well.
Slovak backlash against Kotlรกr pandemic investigation riddled with disinformation
Slovak MP Peter Kotlรกr has submitted a pandemic review report, which the government is expected to discuss. Kotlรกr’s report features controversial claims which have sparked a backlash from doctors, scientists, the opposition, and some government member…
Budget : Chappaz en mode SAV
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Paris seeks to calm Sanofi workersโ fears over American takeover
French government threatens sanctions if production leaves France; downplays vetoing the deal.
Eurocrats canโt read Boris Johnsonโs memoir because of โฆ Brexit
“Itโs ironic,โ says Brussels bookseller.
Trump: Military could be needed to preserve order on Election Day
His suggestion would represent an unprecedented encroachment on the democratic process.
French public debt reaches record high: Is France the sick man of Europe?
France’s debt has reached a record โฌ3.228 trillion, amounting to 112 percent of GDP. That is well above the cap set by EU rules. Of course, France isn’t the only member state to have racked up debt during the Covid pandemic and the energy crisis. Seve…
Harris is flagging with Latinos. Sheโs trying to win them over on the economy and the border.
During a town hall set to air on Univision, the vice president emphasized a โhumane pathway to earned citizenship for hardworking people.โ
Budget : la potion ร 13 milliards (minimum) que devront boire les entreprises
Les budgets de lโEtat et de la Sรฉcuritรฉ sociale actent une hausse marquรฉe des impรดts, ainsi quโune baisse de plusieurs aides, dont celles sur lโapprentissage.
The EU is helping Turkey forcibly deport migrants to Syria and Afghanistan
European taxpayers finance ill-treatment and forced expulsion, an investigation found.
Mpox is killing again. It didnโt have to be this way.
Missteps by the World Health Organization, a vaccine manufacturer and an African country led to another health emergency, experts say.
Polandโs delayed COVID-19 vaccinations worry scientists as virus surges
Rising COVID-19 levels in Warsaw’s sewage system indicate the spread of the virus. However, vaccination against the pathogen hasn’t been made available yet. Poland is currently in negotiations with Latvia to purchase their surplus stock.
The rise and fall of Macronomics
Macron was once seen a paragon of good economic management, but his opponents now accuse him of ruining France’s finances.
How value chains survived the great inflation without state help
One-off supply-demand mismatches during the Covid shock donโt justify widespread government intervention
The EUโs year of doing nothing
Aftermath of the European election and the looming German vote have stopped the bloc from getting much work done.
Budget will be key to Barnierโs survival
The French prime minister understands the scale of the emergency heโs been confronted with โ and that it will determine the fate of his minority government.
Everyone Boris Johnson throws under the bus to sell his new book
The former prime minister has axes to grind with political foes, world leaders โ and even the Great British public.
Kremlin confirms Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin at peak of pandemic
Kremlin confirms claims in American journalist Bob Woodward’s new book that Trump did this while president.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs to achieve faster results on the battlefield
Meeting with top commanders devoted to development of domestic weapons supplies; Biden pulls out of summit to discuss โvictory planโ. What we know on day 959See all our Russia-Ukraine war coveragePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine needs to …
Trump spoke with Putin seven times since leaving office, new book reports
The Trump campaign vehemently denied that the GOP nominee has been in touch with Russiaโs president
UK government hires TikTok comms chief
Appointment of James Lyons may raise eyebrows given TikTok banned on UK government phones.
European Commission maps out โpower grabโ over โฌ1.2 trillion money pot
The Commission floated merging 530 programs into one national cash pot.
Squeezed out: last accordion maker in France to close shop after 105 years
Maugein owner blames competition from China and Covid pandemic for firmโs demise, but former French president says there is hopeIts distinctive sound has provided the soundtrack for some of Franceโs most recognisable cultural classics, from Parisian da…
Boris Johnson: Iโm sorry I said sorry for Partygate scandal
Johnson said his โblanket apologyโ for rule-breaking pandemic parties had been a mistake.
Slovak health minister quits over government โsupportโ for anti-vaxxerโs Covid report
Prime Minister Robert Fico backed plans to investigate Slovakia’s pandemic management. A prominent anti-vaxxer was given the key role.
You could kill the EU, says France. No, you could, Germany replies.
Macron and Scholz clash again over how to counter protectionist America and Chinese power.
7 ways the US is beating Europe
Scan the economic data and it’s easy to see why Europeans have reason to look on with envy at their friends across the Atlantic.
BBC cancels primetime Boris Johnson interview after journalist gaffe
Corporation said the error made the program promoting Johnson’s book “untenable.”
COVID-19 was paradigm shift for health policymaking – Commissioner
Thereโs no turning back from the approach to health policymaking developed by the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic โ and itโs the reason why it should remain high on the agenda, health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides told Euronews in an interview for the…
New French PM names mental health as top government priority for 2025
Mental health is to be one the main priorities of the new French government, Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced on Tuesday.
New French PM names mental health as top government priority for 2025
Mental health is to be one the main priorities of the new French government, Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced on Tuesday.
What Westminster (Massachusetts) really thinks about the US presidential election
A small town in Massachusetts is as politically divided as its London namesake.
Top UK civil servant Simon Case quits
In a message to staff, Case said “whilst the spirit remains willing, the body is not.”
Republicans are starting to raise alarms about Trumpโs ground game
โThey are out-matching us in money, in enthusiasm and in the ground game,โ one Michigan-based GOP strategist said.
Senior Tories cast doubt over Boris Johnsonโs plan to โinvade the Netherlandsโ
Former prime ministerโs claims about wanting to seize Covid vaccines being held in the EU โmay have been a jokeโSenior Tories have cast doubt on Boris Johnsonโs claim that he seriously considered invading the Netherlands to seize vaccines during the pa…
Boris Johnson: UK considered military raid to seize Dutch Covid jabs
The plan was ultimately abandoned because invading a NATO ally would be โnuts,โ former prime minister says in excerpt of memoirs.
Why the UN isnโt capable of overseeing superheroes
Can the planet be saved from the main body charged with protecting it?
EU betting on India and Vietnam for chips
Looking to be less dependent on China and Taiwan, the West is keen to have alternative suppliers and are pushing at an open door with New Delhi and Hanoi.
Boris Johnson: we considered โaquatic raidโ on Netherlands to seize Covid vaccine
Former prime minister admits in extract from forthcoming book that he discussed possible military operation at height of pandemicBoris Johnson considered an โaquatic raidโ on a Dutch warehouse to seize Covid vaccines during the height of the pandemic, …
World leaders tout AMR declaration, while NGOs sigh
SNEAK PEEK โ Leaders have agreed to a political declaration on antimicrobial resistance. NGOs are disappointed, but is it really so bad? โ The World Health Organization has allied with TikTok to curb the spread of health misinformation. โ What will it take to be prepared for the next pandemic? Itโs not looking good, Gastein [โฆ]
Why Britainโs โdeepfake electionโ never happened
The U.K. dodged a predicted deluge of AI-generated misinformation. That doesn’t mean its politicians can rest easy.
Pandemonium in Finland as zoo sends expensive bears back to China
Bye-bye Huรก Bร o and Jรญn Bร obร o.
Von der Leyen budgeted โฌ149K to pay medieval history professor for farming report
The European Commission president bumped up the salary rate for academic to nearly โฌ1,000 per day.
The Guardian view on European identity: enlightened ideals need defending | Editorial
A new study is right to highlight growing threats to the EUโs core values from within. Leaders must stand up and be countedFrom its earliest beginnings in the aftermath of war, the ambition to create a common supranational identity was at the hear…
Europeโs financial ambitions slam into German opposition
Olaf Scholz’s hostility to UniCredit’s swoop on Commerzbank is a sign that pan-European integration will remain elusive.
Macron and Trudeau: The downfall of a pair of liberal bros
As the French president visits Canada, both he and Trudeau are grappling with declining popularity and the rise of right-wing movements that challenge their political legacies.
Only bold reform will expand access to innovative medicines in the UK
Greater collaboration between industry, government, policymakers and the NHS will be critical for treatment options in the UK to match the pace of scientific innovation. What is our route to achieving timely patient access across the country like our European neighbours?
Solid science in Europe: a farewell song?
Maintaining the highest standards is the only avenue to strengthen the EU health sector.
What the new French government means for Brussels
With both president and prime minister vying for control in the policy domain, the political picture could look somewhat different.
Rachel Reevesโ 7 reasons to be cheerful
Britain’s strait-laced chancellor was sent out to cheer up the nation โ and insist there’s more to Labour than penny-pinching.
Health care helps to stabilize democracies, Gastein chief says
SNEAK PEEK โ Austriaโs Clemens Martin Auer stresses the role of health care in democracies ahead of a major health policy summit in the Alps. โย The European Medicines Agency recommended two updated Covid-19 vaccines โ but targeting different variants. โย Hungaryโs secretary of state for health will present the Hungarian presidencyโs program on health to Parliamentโs [โฆ]
Doctors โfight like hellโ against a second Trump term
Some see the politicking as a moral obligation, but others see a threat to the doctor-patient relationship.
Groundhog day for carmakers, but complaining has become absurd
Back in early 2020, Europeโs automotive industry was trying to dismantle the 2020 clean car standard, claiming the Covid-19 pandemic made it impossible to comply. Regulators resisted, battery electric car (EV) sales broke all records in 2020/21, and Eu…
Portuguese bank chief: ECB may need to accelerate interest rate cuts
ECB President Christine Lagarde had hinted last week that there would be no further action until December.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labourโs tech policy.
Germany retains quiet grip on Europeโs finances
Von der Leyen’s loyalists hail from countries that don’t like splashing the cash. While others may have posher titles, those frugal hands still hold the power.
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โTout sauf luiโ : les coulisses de la longue rupture dโUrsula von der Leyen avec Thierry Breton
La rupture entre la prรฉsidente de la Commission et son plus grand critique en interne couvait depuis des annรฉes.
Meet the commissioners: Class of 2024
Everything you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term.
Ursula von der Leyen tightens grip before unveiling her team
Thierry Breton is out of the way, ridding the European Commission chief of her fiercest internal critic.
New guideline for Swedish doctors criticised for putting patients at serious risk [Advocacy Lab Content]
The National Board of Health and Welfare in Sweden is under fire for its new guidance on how to treat patients with long-covid or other post-infection syndromes. Critics say these could put patients at serious risk.
โAnyone but himโ: Inside Ursula von der Leyenโs long breakup with Thierry Breton
The split between the Commission president and her biggest internal critic had been brewing for years.
European Commissioner Thierry Bretonโs seven most memorable moments
After an eventful five years, the EUโs most colourful commissioner is leaving Brussels. From fighting Elon Musk to buying COVID-19 vaccines, and challenging his boss to announcing the death of NATO, Euronews takes you through some career highlights.
Trudeau digs in as his party ponders his ability to win
Whatever the prime minister is selling after almost nine years in power, Canadians are no longer buying.