Wars are breeding superbugs that will spread ‘everywhere’
Drug-resistant infections thrive in the chaos of war, spilling over to neighboring regions.
Certification and standards
Building a shared finance and security vision between Britain and Europe
Against a geopolitical backdrop that’s unrecognizable from just a few years ago, there’s a strong case for developing a cross-Channel finance and security partnership.
Europe’s Draghi report unleashed: These are the 5 things to watch
A blueprint to make the EU more competitive with the rest of the world is published on Monday. It’s likely to prove controversial.
Iran pays millions in ransom to end massive cyberattack on banks, officials say
IRLeaks, a group with a history of hacking Iranian companies, was said to be responsible.
Harris targets small business tax break in contrast with Trump’s corporate tax cuts
The vice president looks to beef up her economic plans ahead of next week’s debate.
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content
Meta’s CEO tells the House Judiciary Committee that he wishes he had been more outspoken against the Biden administration during the pandemic.
How Democrats reversed the script on the Republicans
Now it’s Harris’ party that’s showing a sense of unity, purpose and relentless focus on winning.
Where Harris and Walz stand on 2024’s biggest policy issues
The rise of the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket filled an already chaotic campaign year with “brat” and “weird” and flipped the Democratic Party’s misery into a cautious euphoria. Now, the pair has 11 weeks to sell voters on what a Harris-Walz administration might actually mean. There are areas where the duo are effectively in lockstep […]
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Party’s biggest priorities — including abortion rights, climate change and student debt relief. Her track record as a California attorney general, a U.S. senator and Biden’s No. 2 provides only so […]
Forget Olympic athletes — will Parisians ever want to swim in the Seine?
Getting the Seine ready for triathletes was hard. Getting it ready for the public by next year may be impossible.
Why your coffee got so damn expensive
Blame the underwater drones.
Brexit Britain creeps back into Brussels’ orbit under Labour
A bill which paves the way for closer regulatory alignment with the European Union almost slipped under the radar.
Here’s what the data shows on Seine pollution levels during the Olympics
New data showed potentially harmful bacteria levels during the recent triathlon relay.
As riots rage back home, Keir Starmer is a smash hit with the French
But it will take more than a serenade to woo Paris.
Smart Clinics: Bringing healthcare to where it’s needed most
In rural Colombia, a converted bus and a 30-strong interdisciplinary team are bringing basic healthcare services to pregnant women affected by poverty.
Cost rising for US as it fights off Houthi drones
U.S. forces have launched roughly 800 missiles and seven rounds of air strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels that have controlled Yemen since November.
In the hydrogen battlefield, Europe tries to stay ahead of China
Terrified Beijing may come to dominate yet another clean tech market, the EU aims to impose regulations — and is looking to Japan for help.
Trump vs. Biden’s historic climate agenda
President Joe Biden may no longer be on the 2024 ballot — but his legacy is. And former President Donald Trump would have multiple tools to thwart his ambitions on energy, infrastructure and climate change.
Trump’s ‘won’t have to vote anymore’ remark didn’t mean anything, Chris Sununu claims
Democrats have said they see the remarks as proof that the Republican nominee is a threat to democracy.
Trump’s ‘won’t have to vote anymore’ remark didn’t mean anything, Chris Sununu claims
Democrats have said they see the remarks as proof that the Republican nominee is a threat to democracy.
The American election map just got interesting
A white-knuckle ride through the Rust Belt isn’t Kamala Harris’ only option.
Inside the Democratic reboot: Joy, hope and fear
Biden’s withdrawal lifted the pall over the party, but Kamala Harris doesn’t have much time to turn the conversation to Trump’s conduct rather than her own.
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Party’s biggest priorities — including abortion rights, climate change and student debt relief. Her track record as a California attorney general, a U.S. senator and Biden’s No. 2 provides only so […]
In conversation: Broadcom and Telia on sovereign cloud
Demand for sovereign cloud is soaring – it is a necessary shift, but there are various obstacles we need to overcome first.
4 more senior Democrats call on Biden to stand down from reelection bid
Other Democrats also expressed concerns with the president’s prospects during a private Sunday call.
Will Biden recover from his debate debacle? Here’s what to watch.
The Biden campaign is scrambling after an abysmal debate performance.
A Democratic plea on Biden: ‘Will they do something?’
Alarmed by Biden’s debate showing, some senior Democrats look to Schumer, Jeffries and Jill Biden to urge the president to rethink his campaign.
Are France’s senior civil servants ready to serve the National Rally?
Senior state officials are wondering what attitude they should adopt if they had to work for a far-right government.
Biden strikes security deal with Zelenskyy — but its future is in doubt
The move comes as President Biden aims to portray himself as the unquestioned leader of the West heading into November’s presidential election.
5 takeaways from Labour’s ‘Captain Caution’ manifesto
Keir Starmer is promising change from 14 years of Tory government. In fiscal terms, it’s not so much — for now.
Former Poland PM: Europe’s impossible trinity
EU decision-makers want to secure all their objectives, everywhere, and do it all at once. However, their plans don’t reflect real-world realities.
Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China
However well-intended, the EU’s directive has particularly rattled producers in the Indo-Pacific region.
The European Parliament has changed your life — really. Here’s how.
As Europe gears up to vote in the EU election, we look at what the last crop of MEPs did for you.
Out with the old: Gen Zers ready to take the reins
Hailing from across the political spectrum, young people are looking to breathe new life into EU policymaking.
Trump needs to win votes from people who despise him. That just got harder.
Even for a politician who skates away from scandal, this week complicates Trump’s path to election.
Trump was smiling. Then the whiplash hit.
How an extraordinary trial came to a sudden conclusion in a 15th floor courtroom in lower Manhattan.
Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ bill becomes law, threatening to end EU aspirations
The U.S. has imposed sanctions over the disputed bill, while Brussels has warned it would freeze the country’s path to joining the bloc.
20 years of product excellence in Europe
Making Europe safer for citizens and businesses.
Meet the world’s most successful populist leader
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s ability to command the stage explains a lot about Donald Trump — and offers lessons for Joe Biden.
EU politicians agree to play by the same ethics rules
That was the easy part. Now they have to agree on what those baseline rules should be.
Black Sea offshore natural gas bolsters EU energy security
The Neptun Deep project to produce natural gas offshore at the Black Sea is the key to reducing dependence on gas imports and strengthening the EU’s energy security.
Arizona repeals 1864 abortion ban
The legislation, which is expected to be soon signed into law by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, will preserve access to the procedure for millions of women.
More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech
Here’s what you need to know about the French president’s wide-ranging address on Thursday.
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
European intellectual property policies are weakening Europe’s competitive edge at the very moment that EU leaders have recognized the importance of restoring the region’s status as a global economic superpower.
Open Strategic Autonomy for plasma therapies in the EU
We can meet the needs of EU patients who rely on plasma therapies — and the EU’s goals for strategic autonomy — by ensuring a vibrant plasma-based biotech sector.
EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns
EU leaders look set to focus on Iran — where there is little they can achieve — while still failing to flex real muscle against Putin in Ukraine.
The impact of AI on disinformation and democracy
Why high-quality tech journalism matters to the 2024 global election cycle.
French medal-makers see golden opportunity with pre-Olympics strike
“It’s a craft challenge, and we want craftsmanship to be compensated at its rightful value,” said French mint union rep.
How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship?
This week’s meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council could be its last.
Is the UK election already over?
With the polls stubbornly refusing to turn, is there anything Rishi Sunak can do to move the dial and avoid electoral wipeout?
Can anyone control AI?
Inside the shadowy global battle to tame the world’s most dangerous technology.
Pioneering policy leadership in a transformative era
At the European University Institute in Florence, a new executive master program transforms policy professionals into agents of change.
Ryanair boss slams ‘stupid’ French finance minister’s Boeing comments
The airline chief also had harsh words for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Boeing crisis: Why is everybody freaking out?
Multiple recent safety issues buffet the massive American airplane manufacturer.
5 questions about the EU Parliament suing the Commission over Hungary cash
Two EU institutions are scrapping over a decision to unfreeze billions and send it to Viktor Orbán.
‘Pussyfooting around Putin doesn’t work’: Canada’s deputy PM is calling out the West
Chrystia Freeland is fighting for Ukraine — and for political survival.
Europe must quicken green efforts after election, EU climate chief says
The bloc should ‘focus just as much and probably more’ on climate in the coming years, Wopke Hoekstra told POLITICO.
Building Europe’s Green Transition and Retirement Security – Listed Real Estate’s Dual Role in Global Megatrends
Exploring the property sector’s contribution to the European economy, green transition, retirement security for millions of people and the market’s clear demand for regulatory stability.
Infighting is tearing apart DC’s key bulwark against Putin
The Helsinki Commission is hobbled by claims its Republican director has made against his Democratic-appointed predecessor (and vice versa).
Biden’s speech thrills Ukraine watchers. Others, not so much.
It’s a lot easier to start a speech with Ukraine than Israel.
Eliminating cervical cancer to save women’s lives
Leading international cervical health experts call on governments and health care authorities to address low and declining cervical cancer screening participation rates.
Don’t trash European recycling
Step change in EU plastic recycling rates is possible — but only if the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation prevents waste from third-party countries from counting against EU recycling targets.
10 ways a second Trump term could be more extreme than the first
From nationwide abortion bans to classroom culture wars, assaults on climate science and political weaponization of the military, his return to the White House could make Trump 1.0 seem tame.
British banks head for a Basel win
SNEAK PEEK — U.K. banks look set to get capital relief for SME lending. — Lloyds sets aside £450 million amid FCA investigation. — Government criticized for delays on sustainable finance. Good morning! James’ excellent scoop got a mention by none other than the Money Saver himself, Martin Lewis. Not too shabby for a newsletter […]
Even the Bank of England is giving in to the banks
Lenders on either side of the Atlantic have been campaigning hard against incoming standards
Proposed SEP Regulation is a boost for EU innovation
New rules on standard-essential patents for technology will revamp the licensing ecosystem for innovators, while supporting the fundamental right to intellectual property.
EU competitiveness and licensing of essential technologies
The authors regularly advise the automotive and IT/tech industry. The views expressed in this article are personal. As things stand now, European manufacturers are at a disadvantage, as patent owners from around the world can exclude devices that implement standards from the market unless manufacturers give in to their royalty demands. The proposed EU SEP […]
Sexual harassment probe rocks College of Europe
Female students accuse professor of years of misconduct.
An SME’s call for fair play in the SEP landscape
Anticompetitive tech licensing tactics create a ‘David and Goliath’ power imbalance in the world of standard-essential patents — but the proposed SEP Regulation can benefit EU economy, innovation and SMEs.
Give innovators the boost they need: fairness and transparency
A plea for EU Commissioners to support proposed regulation on licensing of standard essential patents.
‘We agree to disagree’: German, French leaders clash over Mercosur deal
Olaf Scholz and Gabriel Attal hold very different views on the future of the EU’s landmark trade agreement.
Senators unveil long-awaited border deal
It faces an uncertain vote in the Senate this week and even longer odds in the House.
30 Things Joe Biden Did as President You Might Have Missed
Drone armies, expanded overtime pay and over-the-counter birth control pills are just some of the new things Biden has ushered in as president that you might not have heard about.
‘Sign of the times’: Ukraine laments UN court’s ‘toothless’ ruling against Russia
In a case lasting nine years, the ICJ rejected most of Ukraine’s allegations of ethnic discrimination and terrorism financing by Russia.
Don’t give up the day job! Von der Leyen sets out election campaign rules for commissioners (including herself)
Document tells commissioners how to distinguish between their day jobs and campaigning for the European Parliament.
The boomerang effects of the proposed EU regulation on SEPs
An unnecessary, imbalanced and dangerous proposal: is devaluing European patents in the best interest of the EU?
Bulgarian PM hints country may miss eurozone entry date
The target date of January 1, 2025, is ‘not sacred,’ Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov says.
Farmer discontent spooks Macron as he weighs EU election pick
French president could back a pro-farmer lead candidate for his party in the next European election to head off wider protests.
Tech licensing regulation: A common-sense attempt at balance
Proposed EU regulation would mark a welcome return to balance and more transparency in standardized technology licensing.
Avoiding litigation about patents — what’s not to like?
Transparency at the heart of Commission’s proposed patents regulation is a sensible and decent plan to build upon, says former judge of the General Court of the EU.
Unlocked: Top 10 behind-the-paywall stories of 2023
A Christmas gift for all the policy wonks out there.
Drones are changing warfare — the EU needs to catch up
To ensure their own future safety, European governments need to start learning from the use of drones in Ukraine and other recent conflicts, including Gaza.
Uniting Europe’s resources to put greener aircraft into service by 2035
Clean Aviation is harnessing synergies to foster dialogues and cooperation for a sustainable future in aviation.
The right to breathe: how policymakers can tackle severe asthma
The international expert group behind the Severe Asthma Index calls on policymakers to take three urgent actions to tackle the disproportionate impact of severe asthma on patients and health systems.
Speed is everything for patients: together we can bring medicines faster
Innovation only matters if it reaches patients.
How the world gets Universal Health Coverage back on track
This Universal Health Coverage Day, let’s focus on what makes a difference: early interventions and funding for noncommunicable diseases.
Commission’s patents proposal doesn’t have to be so damaging
A counterproposal to European Commission’s far-reaching and very flawed standard-essential patents regulation.
Trump who? Republicans in Dubai try to carve out their own climate agenda.
GOP lawmakers came to the U.N. climate summit to promote a vision that champions U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while acknowledging the need to cut carbon. It’s unclear how much that will matter if the former president regains the White House.
Dombrovskis signals Brussels will push ahead on Mercosur despite French opposition
The majority of EU countries support the EU-Mercosur trade deal and Brussels is committed to try to ‘finalize this agreement,’ EU trade chief tells the FT.
How Eva met Francesco: The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal
The love story behind the biggest scandal to ever hit the European Parliament — and the cozy, transactional world in which it took place.
Is Europe’s new satellite initiative already outdated?
Sovereign communication and satellite capabilities are core to the security of European nations. The European satellite constellation IRIS², however, risks being overtaken before it even launches
Belgium, itself divided on trade, eyes role of honest broker at EU helm
The country, which straddles liberal and protectionist camps, seeks middle way during its six-month stint as president of the Council of the EU.
France breathes sigh of relief as Mercosur trade talks collapse
‘As soon as you say the words ‘free trade’ in France you face criticisms,’ says political ally of President Emmanuel Macron.
The Qatargate Files: Hundreds of leaked documents reveal scale of EU corruption scandal
Evidence from the European Parliament’s graft investigation provides a record of more than 300 alleged attempts to manipulate EU democracy.
Dominic Cummings acted like he was prime minister, UK COVID inquiry hears
Boris Johnson’s senior aide thought he was the PM, Sajid Javid claimed Wednesday.
Why more leading companies are helping to tackle harmful drinking
Leading producers are growing a movement that can accelerate the reduction in harmful drinking and better promote a more responsible drinking culture.
The West is on a world tour against Huawei
Brussels and Washington join forces to tame Huawei’s global ambitions.
Turning the Tide: Prioritising Regenerative Agriculture to secure a sustainable future in the EU
We are facing environmental crisis and must act immediately to avert it. Regenerative agriculture could be one of the answers.
Tories woo Middle East cash — just not for their beloved Telegraph
As Global Investment Summit tries to sell brand Britain, MPs and Telegraph journalists fear sale of conservative standard-bearer to UAE-backed fund.