Slovakia’s Fico is back after being shot. So are the country’s protesters.
Tens of thousands of Slovaks have decried the government’s erosion of democratic European values.
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Why Washington Is Waiting on ‘Super Mario’
The former Italian prime minister is preparing to issue a sweeping report on economic competitiveness that sets up Europe to take on China — and America.
Chinese exports threaten Europe even more than the US
Biden is right to heed working class voters in Pennsylvania. The Continent, which has even more to lose from a second China shock, better start listening to its workers too.
UK at last confirms European Political Community summit date
Downing Street pitches forum on July 18 after PM Sunak rules out spring election.
France’s Attal: You want ‘Frexit’? Look at Brexit!
France’s prime minister Gabriel Attal has warned against the risks of a French EU exit if the far-right wins big at the polls, as overwhelming data shows the negative impacts of Brexit on the UK.
Europe’s true beliefs on Ukraine are put to the test
Hungary and Ukraine fatigue risk undermining “as long as it takes” vow.
Josep Borrell: The EU’s undiplomatic top diplomat
The EU’s chief diplomat is drawing criticism from capitals for his take on Israel-Hamas.
Two wars threaten to overload Europe’s leaders
EU leaders are insisting they can tackle two disasters at once — but that rings hollow.
Breton’s megaphone enforcement is no way to tackle disinformation
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton is taking an aggressive public approach to social media platforms’ failure to tackle disinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Breton’s approach may help boost his public profile – but it risks undermining more usef…
UK antitrust enforcer to Microsoft: You can’t bully us
Microsoft forced to carve out cloud gaming rights from its deal to buy Activision despite pressure on the Competition and Markets Authority.
Behind shiny new semiconductor investments, the EU Chips Act needs more work
While Thierry Breton hailed chip manufacturers’ recent investment pledges in Europe as a ‘culmination’ of the EU’s industrial strategy and its newly-adopted Chips Act, a lot more work is needed.