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The EU is helping Turkey forcibly deport migrants to Syria and Afghanistan

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European taxpayers finance ill-treatment and forced expulsion, an investigation found.

Donald Trump fans ask: Whereโ€™s Nigel Farage? (And โ€” who is he, again?)

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The Reform UK leader is stuck at home amid accusations he’s been an absent new MP.

Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost French influence

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President Emmanuel Macron hosts the “Francophonie” summit this week in a bid to bolster French clout in a conflict-ridden world, in particular Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby, an ally of France and regular visitor to Paris, will be a promin…

Biden: โ€˜All-out war is possibleโ€™ in the Middle East

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The president reiterated support for a cease-fire deal.

Harris refuses to veer off script in her second high-profile interview

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The vice presidentโ€™s appearance at the NABJ event follows Donald Trumpโ€™s combative sit-down interview with the association.

Harris to meet with key union for high-stakes endorsement interview

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The massive union typically endorses Democrats โ€” but it has been Republican-curious this cycle.

Trump ally Elon Musk slams Harris: โ€˜We will never reach Mars if Kamala winsโ€™

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The billionaire entrepreneur is firmly in the Republican camp for 2024.

How Harris beat Trump at his own game

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By out-attacking a notorious attack dog, the vice president scored a clear debate win and left voters with an impression of strength.

Trumpโ€™s debate playbook: Call the rules โ€˜riggedโ€™ and undermine the moderators

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Trumpโ€™s attacks on ABC illustrate his overall approach to debating.

Steve Hilton, the British ex-Fox News host, wants to run for California governor

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Hilton has supported Trump, but heโ€™s also leaned into his own brand of โ€œpositive populism.โ€

EU condemns Azerbaijan crackdown after peace activist charged with โ€˜treasonโ€™

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Bahruz Samadov was detained just months before the South Caucasus country hosts critical U.N. climate talks.

FBI raids US home of Russian-born analyst who advised Trump in 2016

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Dimitri Simes, whose name appeared prominently in Mueller report, โ€˜puzzled and concernedโ€™ by raid in VirginiaFBI agents have raided and searched the Virginia home of Dimitri Simes, an author and policy analyst, who advised Donald Trumpโ€™s 2016 president…

A paradise for corruption: Britain tries to clean up its dirtiest secret

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The British Virgin Islands mix fun in the sun with dark money. Will the UK’s new Labour government act?

Send Snoop to the Convention: What political media can learn from the Olympics

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Bringing more celebrities into political coverage could make it livelier โ€” and perhaps even more informative.

๐Ÿ”ด Live: Paris Olympics to conclude with Hollywood ending at Stade de France ceremony

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Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics before the French capital hands the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles. Tom Cruise, who is currently filming the latest episode of the “Mission Impossible” franchise in Europe, is expec…

How Britainโ€™s far right rallied on Telegram

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Far-right agitators have long enjoyed an unparalleled level of impunity on Telegram.

Trump says he agrees to debate Kamala Harris on Sept. 4

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The debate will be on Fox News from a site in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Republican presidential nominee says.

US bets on Gaza cease-fire talks as assassinations tilt Mideast toward bigger war

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American officials donโ€™t seem to have a realistic plan B and are not thrilled with Israelโ€™s suspected actions.

French fiber optic cables hit by โ€˜major sabotageโ€™ in second Olympics attack

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The attack comes a few days after a coordinated arson assault on the French rail network.

A look at the 28 chaotic days between Bidenโ€™s disastrous debate and his dropout

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A complete timeline of events, from President Joe Bidenโ€™s debate performance to his Oval Office address.

The time Kamala Harris upset the Brits

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The probable Democratic presidential candidate ruffled feathers when she visited Britain back in November.

Harris secures Pritzker endorsement โ€” effectively clearing the path to the nomination

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โ€œI am proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president of the United States,โ€ the Illinois governor said in a statement.

15 experts predict what Bidenโ€™s dropout means for the 2024 election

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Political analysts and historians weigh in on an unprecedented moment in American politics.

Starmer promises to repair ties with European countries

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UK ministers hoping to use EPC summit to explore possibility of future talks with EU on migration and tradeUK hosts Europe summit โ€“ latest updatesKeir Starmer has promised European leaders he will reset Britainโ€™s ties with their countries as the prime …

Making the Olympics cheap again

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The IOC says hosting the Games no longer has to be an expensive nightmare.

UK PM Keir Starmer hosts his first European Political Community Summit

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Today (17 July) marks new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s debut on the international political scene as he hosts the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, where 50 leaders from all over the world will discuss a hot list of topics, including …

Keir Starmer: ‘Together, France and the UK have an opportunity to make the world safer, fairer and more prosperous’

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As the UK hosts the meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday, the new British prime minister confirms, in an op-ed for Le Monde, his desire to deepen relations between his country and France, particularly in terms of defense and security.

Former PM Babiลก: Czech government โ€˜dreams about war with Russiaโ€™

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Former Czech PM’s opposition ANO party is leading the polls ahead of the country’s 2025 parliamentary elections.

How can Keir Starmer keep Britain safe? As the US withdraws, he must renew Britainโ€™s role in Europe | Mark Leonard

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When the PM hosts other European leaders this week, their old protector will be absent. A shared approach to security is now vitalKeir Starmer is reeling from Englandโ€™s defeat in European football, but he will hope to be more successful in European pol…

Joe Biden is not senile, says UKโ€™s Starmer

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New British PM was asked about U.S. president’s sharpness during this week’s NATO summit.

Biden tried to put his campaign crisis behind him. It isnโ€™t working yet.

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A defiant Joe Biden had laughed Friday at the idea that his top congressional allies would convince him to drop out of the presidential race. โ€œTheyโ€™re not gonna do that,โ€ he told ABC Newsโ€™ George Stephanopoulos. Senate Majority Leaderย Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leaderย Hakeem Jeffriesย and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi? Heโ€™d already talked to all of them, [โ€ฆ]

Turkey footballer suspended for wolf gesture a day before ErdoฤŸan attends Euro 2024

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Merih Demiralโ€™s goal celebration using a controversial wolfโ€™s head symbol sparked a diplomatic dispute.

Berlin-Ankara โ€˜Grey Wolvesโ€™ row rumbles on as Germany summons Turkish envoy

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Diplomatic clash between Germany and Turkey is heating up.

Germany and Turkey clash over football playerโ€™s nationalist wolf salute

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“Symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists have no place in our stadiums,” a German minister said.

Paris mayor says rise of far right will not dampen Olympics mood

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Anne Hidalgo says Paris โ€˜stands up for freedomโ€™ amid Marine Le Pen success in first round of votingEurope live โ€“ latest updatesThe Paris mayor has sought to reassure visitors that the festive mood at the Olympics will not be dampened by Marine Le Penโ€™s…

How to navigate Hungaryโ€™s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro

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The countryโ€™s Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.

โ€˜We could be in 2006 againโ€™: Germany recalls glory days as it hosts Euro 2024

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A new football coach and team stir hopes the country might relive its fairytale World Cup summer 18 years ago, after defeats on the pitch and economic and political challengesSometimes a goal can lift not just the crowd inside a stadium but an entire n…

Macron hosts Biden in Paris: Ukraine top item on agenda

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The top item on the agenda for the upcoming meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart Joe Biden, who is currently on visit to Paris, is the war in Ukraine, said Richard Johnson, Historian of Modern France at Queen Mary Un…

Macron hosts Biden for state visit in Paris

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President Joe Biden is being feted by French President Emmanuel Macron with a state visit Saturday, as the two allies aim to show off their partnership on global security issues and move past trade tensions. The two state heads will make their way up …

Belgiumโ€™s agent of chaos

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Flemish far-right frontman Tom Van Grieken battles to break up Belgium.

How Putin hijacked Austriaโ€™s spy service โ€” and is now gunning for its government

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Intelligence officials suspect Wirecard COO Jan Marsalek of colluding with the far-right Freedom Party on Moscowโ€™s behalf.ย 

France lands record โ‚ฌ15B in foreign investments as Macron hosts business summit

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Microsoft, Amazon and Pfizer are among the firms set to pledge billions of dollars in investments at the ‘Choose France’ summit in Versailles.

UK universities told to be vigilant on antisemitism as Gaza protests spread

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British prime minister hosts vice-chancellors in Downing Street to discuss protecting Jewish students.

Good COP, bad COP: Azerbaijanโ€™s climate charm offensive is backfiring

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Hosting the prestigious U.N. talks is drawing unwanted attention to the oil-and-gas-rich nationโ€™s foreign influence networks and political crackdowns.

Who would run the EU if decided by Eurovision?

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The solution to the EU’s power struggles that no one asked for.

UK local elections: How to watch like a pro

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From declaration times to the top TV pundits, POLITICO has the true nerds covered in the crucial local fights.

Portugalโ€™s far right vaccine stops working in the Algarve

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In Portugal’s southernmost region, Brussels won’t feature in the upcoming EU election. Instead, it will be a battle to stop the ascendant Chega party.

Will the EU get a war budget?

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The debate over the bloc’s next seven-year spending plan is already starting. And while the Ukraine invasion shapes the debate, the negotiations will be messy โ€” and about a whole lot more.

Macron wants to open โ€˜debateโ€™ on European nuclear deterrent

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As he gets tougher on Russia, French president urges discussion on idea of using Franceโ€™s nuclear warheads to defend the EU.

AI crashes Washingtonโ€™s biggest party weekend

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DCโ€™s fascination with artificial intelligence is permeating after-hours social life in the capital, including this weekendโ€™s White House Correspondentsโ€™ Dinner festivities.

The kingโ€™s health: After annus horribilis, finally some good news

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British royals Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to battle cancer.

France wants to use Greeceโ€™s air defense system for the Olympics, report says

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Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.

Europe must ‘take its destiny into its own hands’: Spain’s ex-foreign minister Gonzalez Laya

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Talking Europe hosts former Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalezย Laya, who is now dean of one of the top international relations schools in the world โ€“ the Paris School of International Affairs. We delve into the EU election campaign, EU competit…

Political tensions simmer behind Polandโ€™s Venice Biennale entry

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Painter replaced as countryโ€™s representative by centrist coalition is showing his work under the banner โ€˜Polonia Uncensoredโ€™In a world beset by culture wars โ€“ not to mention full-scale wars โ€“ it is no surprise that political tensions seethe beneath the…

Macron and Scholz are ‘dividing’ Europe over Ukraine, EPP chief Manfred Weber says

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Talking Europe hosts the head of the largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People’s Party. Manfred Weber, a prominent German CSU politician, is hoping that the June 9 EU elections will re-confirm the EPP’s pre-e…

How to โ€˜Trump proofโ€™ the transatlantic relationship?

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This week’s meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council could be its last.

Ukraine attacks Shahed drone factory, oil refinery deep inside Russia

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Kyiv carried out the Tatarstan drone strike, according to local media.

Tony Blair seeks climate role at COP29 in Azerbaijan

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The former PM’s interest highlights the contradictions for the powerbrokers and consultants running U.N. climate talks.

France raises terror alert level after Moscow massacre

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Deadly attack in Russian concert hall heightens French fears with the Paris Olympics 4 months away.

Why Ukraineโ€™s refugees arenโ€™t going to France

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A look at the data shows the gaps in Europeโ€™s support for those displaced by Russiaโ€™s war.

Farmers lead the EU climate backlash

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As EU leaders received a stark warning about the climate risks facing the bloc, the European Commission caved to farmer protests and demands to slash environmental requirements. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICOโ€™s climate policy reporter Zia Weise about the recent report on climate risks facing the bloc, the first of its kind from the [โ€ฆ]

Brusselsโ€™ spy problem is the tip of the iceberg, says Belgian justice minister

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Belgian Justice Minister Paul Van Tigchelt says Qatargate isn’t the only threat that his country’s security services face.

Net zero meets the NIMBYs: Inside the battle for the UKโ€™s biggest solar farm

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U.K. politicians have pledged to quadruple solar generation by 2035. There is one problem โ€” no one wants to live next door to acres of fields crammed with solar panels.

Big banks vs little banks in the battle of who pays for failure

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SNEAK PEEK โ€” Banks: who pays if smaller ones collapse? โ€” Budget highs, lows, and no-gos. โ€”City minister meets with top female finance gurus ahead of International Womenโ€™s Day. Good morning! Today weโ€™ve got battling banks, budget chat and crypto. Keep reading! DRIVING THE DAY BIG BANKS AND SMALL BANKS BATTLE OVER WHO SHOULD PAY [โ€ฆ]

Budget bonanza

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SNEAK PEEK โ€” Budget expectations, from National Insurance cuts to inheritance tax latest. โ€” Bank capital treatment of SMEs might scupper retail-heavy budget plans. โ€” FCA investigates banksโ€™ loans to small businesses amid โ€œsuper complaint.โ€ Good morning โ€ฆ ITโ€™S BUDGET DAY! POLITICO reporters have been running around like headless chickens trying to get the goss. [โ€ฆ]

Welcome to budget week

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SNEAK PEEK โ€”ย  Wednesdayโ€™s budget looms and weโ€™ve got the details. โ€”ย  Bank of England told to clamp down on excessive compliance breaches. โ€”ย Change of rules to allow fractional shares in ISAs set for delay. Good morning readers! We probably donโ€™t need to remind you that itโ€™s budget week this week. Itโ€™s going to be [โ€ฆ]

Labour gets boozy with the City

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SNEAK PEEK โ€”ย  Rachel Reeves schmoozes City bigwigs at London reception. โ€” Defense sector fights back against debanking. โ€” Bank of England hosts talking shop on handling risks to the financial system. Good morning! Welcome to week two of the MFS U.K. newsletter โ€• we made it! We hope you are enjoying it thus far, [โ€ฆ]

โ€˜Putin must lose everythingโ€™: defiant Zelenskiy hosts western leaders in Kyiv to mark two years of war

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Ukraineโ€™s president met the prime ministers of Italy, Canada and Belgium in a show of unity after recent battlefield defeatsVolodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed western leaders to Kyiv on Saturday yesterday on the second anniversary of Russiaโ€™s full-scale inva…

Zelenskyy hosts Western leaders, G7 talks in Kyiv as Russiaโ€™s war enters third year

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders to Kyiv Saturday (24 February) to mark the second anniversaryย of Russiaโ€™s full-scale invasion, as Ukrainian forces run low on ammunition and weaponry and foreign aid hangs in the ba…

โ€˜Why Are You Here?โ€™ โ€” Liz Truss gets a mixed reaction at CPAC

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Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke in a hotel conference room that was less than half full.

Guatemala fires key official in charge of WTO reform talks

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The Guatemalan government has fired Marco Molina, a highly-respected Geneva-based official who has been leading talks for the past year on reforming the World Trade Organizationโ€™s (WTO) dispute settlement system. โ€œI was fired,โ€ Molina confirmed in a phone interview. โ€œJust today I was notified that I was removed from office. Well, you know, developing countries [โ€ฆ]

Diary of a by-election

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As the people of Wellingborough headed to the polls for a historic vote, hosts Aggie Chambre and Sascha Oโ€™Sullivanย took a train to the East Midlands to see how by-elections really play out on the ground.ย  Over the course of a month, they went door-knocking with the candidates, spoke to disenfranchisedย voters and, finally, stayed up all [โ€ฆ]

UAE restricts US ability to launch retaliatory airstrikes against Iran proxies

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Other Arab countries are restricting operations as well, according to people familiar with the matter.

Germany set to extend border checks, tighten them for Euro 2024

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Germany said Wednesday (14 February) it would probably prolong the checks on its eastern border it launched last autumn to curb migration, and extend the controls to all borders when it hosts the Euro 2024 football tournament.

As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath

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Italian leader is to outline her flagship plan for Africa on Monday.

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