NATOโs Rutte wants a return to Cold War-level military spending
Governments need to make more orders and defense contractors have to take more risks, NATO’s secretary-general said.
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European Central Bank cuts rates for fourth time this year
ECB lowers borrowing cost as inflation falls and economy remains weakThe European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing in 2025 as growth takes a hit from political instability at home an…
Why Europeโs health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease
Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease affects millions in Europe, but it could be preventable, manageable and tackled with the right policies.
Disproportionate STR regulations threaten to hurt ordinary Europeans
Short-term rentals drive job creation, support affordable travel options and foster tourism in rural areas.
Romania gives Europeโs digital police their first big test
The shock victory of an ultranationalist in Romania’s presidential election puts the EU’s Digital Services Act in the spotlight.
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development
Tech billionaires prepare to invade the Pentagon
A handful of Silicon Valley executives could help transform the countryโs largest bureaucracy โ and benefit themselves while trying.
Staff at Britainโs AI institute in open revolt
Letter expressing no confidence in Alan Turing Instituteโs top team comes amid external criticism of the prestigious state-funded body.
Trade deal could give Mercosur a leg up on EU anti-deforestation law
When elaborating the risk classification,ย the Commission will take into account information provided by Mercosur governments on efforts against deforestation.
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UK bans puberty blockers for under-18s
Government-ordered commission flags an “unacceptable safety risk” in continued prescription to children.
Israel destroys targets across Syria as Russian vessels desert Tartus naval base
Moscow says it is taking the “necessary steps” to ensure the security of its military bases.
Wolves face increased risk after Bern Convention protections removed [Advocacy Lab Content]
The protective status of Europe’s wolves is in danger following last weekโs vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention. Wildlife advocates argue the vote is a political decision, not based on scientific evidence.
The post Wolves face increas…
Republican tax writer battles with party leaders on Trumpโs border-tax strategy
Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith is at odds with Stephen Miller, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune and, to a lesser extent, House GOP leaders.
The Guardian view on the EU-Mercosur trade deal: another farmer flashpoint approaches | Letters
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, has taken a political risk in signing off an agreement with Latin American countriesAnticipating the strong protectionist winds that will blow from Donald Trumpโs White House, the president of th…
The Brief โ A French bluff?
France’s attempts to mould the EU’s future defence fund to its liking risk leaving the country isolated around the Council table.
The post The Brief โ A French bluff? appeared first on Euractiv.
German national arrested for sabotage in Russia
The arrest follows that of another German national last month in Russia on similar charges.
Ending harmful subsidies will benefit small-scale fishers
WTO members are negotiating new rules that would limit damaging fisheries subsidies. Finalizing these is essential for protecting the health of the fish stocks on which many coastal communities rely.
Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britainโs energy future
POLITICO spent the afternoon on a soon-to-be-abandoned North Sea gas plant that’s hoping to ditch fossil fuels with government help.
Germanyโs Merz wants โcommonโ European plan for peace in Ukraine as Trump looms
Germany’s likely next chancellor says Europe should be ready to back a peace plan for Ukraine independently of the U.S.
Top advisers say EU should ban solar geoengineering โฆ for now
The bloc’s scientific advisers say the EU should push for an international treaty regulating the controversial technologies.
A stopgap budget meant to stave off US-style shutdown in France is ready
The outgoing government prepared the special legislation as Macron aims to find a new prime minister within days.
Guns, lies and audiotape: How Bidenโs family ties could lead to another pardon
For decades, a scandal-plagued Mississippi family has cozied up to the president. How will the relationship end?
How Trumpโs transition could end up hamstringing his agenda
The president-electโs advisers havenโt yet begun meeting with federal agencies, despite signing an agreement late last month allowing them to do so.
Romanian election: What the hell is going on?
Warnings of a massive Russian hybrid attack distorting Romania’s democracy prompted the Constitutional Court to cancel the presidential election.
UKโs balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit
‘Public outrage’ against government growing beyond Georgia’s EU path, analyst says
Georgia’s prime minister vowed Thursday to “eradicate” the country’s “liberal-fascist” opposition, escalating the government’s bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Tinatin …
Hungary to lose โฌ1B in EU funds by year-end
Cash allocated for poorer regions will be gone for good unless Hungary completes reforms asked by the Commission.
Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen
Backing the collapse of Michel Barnier’s French government is a high-stakes gamble for the far right leader.
EU ready to step in if US withdraws from G7โs $50B Ukraine loan
Trump should make his intentions known so the EU can make a contingency plan, says top Polish finance official.
Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen
The no-confidence vote against the French prime minister is a high-stakes gamble for far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Easy does itย โย ECB can keep cutting gradually in December, says Croatiaโs Vujฤiฤ
Political uncertainty stalking the eurozone, however, is best navigated with a meeting by meeting approach.
Countries back Brusselsโ plan to ban outdoor vaping
But Hungary’s minister reminded countries that the move was nonbinding, as Germany and Greece abstained.
EU agrees to delay anti-deforestation law by one year
But the EPP’s proposal to weaken the law failed, in a blow to the center-right group’s anti-red tape drive.
Cityโs new bonus rules will be better for bankers than banks
Gifts for the risk takers and rainmakers
Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests
More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.
US conservatives look to an unlikely ally in court battle over transgender rights: Europe
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over Tennesseeโs law banning transition-related medical care for minors.
28 policy promises Trump has made for his first week in office
The president-electโs campaign pledges cover immigration to education to energy.
Wolves to lose protection, as EU lowers bar for shooting wildlife
Downgrading speciesโ protection status for political gain puts decades of conservation efforts at risk, says WWFEuropeโs wolves will lose their โstrict protectionโ status, alarming conservationists who fear for the survival of an animal brought back fr…
Barnier โmethodโ at risk in raucous French parliament
Premierโs diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right opposition
European countries give farmers more freedom to shoot wolves
The decision by Bern Convention members is a major win for the EU and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Peace plans galore: Lots of ideas to end the fighting but the sides remain far apart
More than 3 years of fighting and the arrival of Donald Trump is increasing pressure for a peace deal.
Germanyโs Scholz vows to โstand byโ Kyiv as Ukraine debate rages at home
The chancellor drew criticism after attacking his conservative election opponent as ‘unpredictable’ in dealing with nuclear-armed Russia.
EU to propose new migration rules in latest rightward shift
One of the policies under discussion is restricting the freedom of movement of migrants set for deportation.
Collaboration is key to fulfilling regenerative agriculture goals
By lowering emissions, reinvigorating depleted soils and advancing biodiversity, regenerative agriculture can pave the way to more resilient, climate-friendly farms
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.
Barnierโs French government hangs by a thread as Le Penโs ultimatum looms
Far-right leader holds prime minister’s future in her hands as eurozone’s second biggest economy hurtles toward political and financial uncertainty.
Undiagnosed HIV cases exceed 5% in Belgium, โFigures not goodโ says Flemish Minister of Welfare
A surge in sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia is complicating the HIV epidemic. STIs increase the risk of contracting HIV if exposed. A decline in condom use is adding to the crisis.
Donโt risk EU institutional split on foreign policy, Borrell warns before new Commission term
Problems will only deepen with new structure of Von der Leyen Commission, he warned.
7 weeks until Trump: Russia and Ukraine fight for advantage before peace talks are imposed
The risk of a miscalculation is growing as the war enters a potentially decisive โ and dangerous โ new phase.ย
EU Commission questions TikTok in wake of Romanian election scrutiny
Ultranationalist presidential candidate Cฤlin Georgescu received high view counts on the app in the run-up to the first round of voting in the presidential election.
Schneider drops โno riskโ exemption on deforestation rules, seeks EPP ministersโ support
โWe are not insisting on creating a โzero-riskโ category, as it is clear that several member states have concerns.” wrote the Parliamentโs lead negotiator on anti-deforestation rules.
Ireland heads to the polls as Trumpโs tax threat looms
Donald Trumpโs pledge to match the countryโs low corporation tax rate puts the next governmentโs fiscal bonanza at risk
Why has Franceโs austerity budget caused a political storm?
Country is at risk of fresh turmoil with its government on the brink amid soaring sovereign borrowing costsFrance is at risk of being plunged into fresh political turmoil as its minority government teeters on the brink of collapse amid opposition anger…
Elon Muskโs X tells the EU: Weโre a safe space for free speech
The Elon Musk-owned social media platform touts its moderation efforts in a risk assessment submitted to the Commission.
German spy chief: Russia could test NATO loyalty to โmutual defenseโ clause
Russiaโs military will be in a position to launch an attack against NATO by the end of the decade, Germanyโs foreign intelligence chief said.
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.
7 reasons why Romanian voters are hacked off โ by the numbers
From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds โ and politicians’ programs.
Swedish PM says Baltic sea now โhigh riskโ after suspected cable sabotage
Regional leaders meet after undersea telecoms cables severed, while Chinese ship remains at anchor nearbyThe Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said the Baltic sea is now a โhigh riskโ zone as he met Nordic and Baltic leaders days after a sus…
Russiaโs sabotage of western targets โcould trigger Nato defence clauseโ
German intelligence chief warns continued hybrid warfare by Moscow increases risk of alliance invoking Article 5Russiaโs acts of sabotage against western targets may eventually prompt Nato to consider invoking the allianceโs Article 5 mutual defence cl…
French sovereign borrowing costs rise to highest premium in 12 years
Government faces risk of collapse over planned austerity budgetBusiness live โ latest updatesFrench sovereign borrowing costs have soared to the highest premium since the eurozone debt crisis amid political turmoil as the government faces the risk of c…
Romaniaโs president summons defense council over cyber election interference risk
The meeting follows the surprise victory of Russia-friendly Cฤlin Georgescu in the first round of Romaniaโs presidential election.
โIโm not the one who wanted themโ: Gentiloni criticises new EU fiscal rules
Germany’s Habeck said the framework presents a โsecurity riskโ by limiting member statesโ ability to fund defence programmes
โA shot at the bowโ: Trump puts trading partners on notice
For now, the financial markets are taking the president-electโs tariff threats seriously, if not literally.
UK and US must halt escalation in Ukraine | Letters
Diane Abbott MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Ayoub Khan MP, Shockat Adam MP, Iqbal Mohamed MP, Adnan Hussain MP, Brian Eno, Alex Gordon, Fran Heathcote, Sophie Bolt and Lindsey German say diplomacy is the only path to peace. Plus, Laurie Farnum on why Russia can…
UNRWA: Risk of famine in Gaza without swift action
UNRWA: Risk of famine in Gaza without swift action
UKโs Reeves pledges to โwork closelyโ with Trump as tariff threat looms
Chancellor says she will โalways do what is in our national interest for our economy.”
Trump enthralls Polandโs right-wing populists
Republican candidate’s victory in U.S. is giving Poland’s Law and Justice party hope it can prevail in their country’s presidential vote next year.
Fans clash at football match between France and Israel
Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police is deployed at โhigh-riskโ gameA skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a tense match between Israel and Franceโs menโs football teams, …
EPP backtracks on two-year delay for EUDR, trader exemption ahead of vote
However, there is one amendment that could significantly alter the law: the creation of a “no risk” countries category.
GOP holds onto House majority โ clinching the trifecta
The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.
Trump officiallyย nominates Marco Rubioย for secretary of State
Speculation swirled over Trumpโs delay in announcing Rubioโs nomination.
Trumpโs tariff war is imminent, Macron and Draghi warn Europe
French president calls Trump’s election “a moment of acceleration.”
UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to dealโ as it happened
Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, โa legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitableโWes Streeting has now delivered his speech to the NHS Providers conference in Liverpool, and it is b…
Mรกlaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an “extreme risk of rainfall”.
Mรกlaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an “extreme risk of rainfall”.
Why Europe needs a Connectivity Union
With competitiveness lagging, the EU must take urgent, decisive action to reignite the regionโs economy
Giorgia Meloniโs vendetta against Italyโs judges
The right-wing prime minister has a โstrategyโ to discredit, frighten and silence critics, from the media to the judiciary, says a famous Italian journalist.
Victors in the race for emerging tech will determine future
Collectively, emerging technologies are creating an unstable world, where we donโt clearly understand what national security looks like.
5 things to know about EU tech security chief Henna Virkkunenโs hearing
Elon Musk and Europe’s tech gaps show the Finnish nominee has a major task at hand.
UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Interim chair Nigel Railton to set out plans to try to strengthen lossmaking business
5 things to know about EU industry chief Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉโs hearing
Sรฉjournรฉ will have a busy first few months as VP for industrial policy if his promises in the hearing are anything to go by. Plus, POLITICO unravels the secrets of the mystery bag.
Exxon chief has climate warning for US Republicans
The oil giant takes a stance before the Trump administration sets its sights on gutting Bidenโs climate agenda.
Starmer warns against climate โinactionโ as Trump looms over COP29
UK leader says “lesson from historyโ is that countries that seize on energy transitions reap the benefits.
What lawmakers should ask the EUโs new tech boss
Queries for Henna Virkkunen: What’s tech sovereignty? How can Europe win the AI race? And how will you enforce EU tech rules?
Competition poses the toughest test for climate chief Ribera
Climate expert Teresa Ribera’s second job policing subsidies and deals is real head-scratcher with some big political risks.
What happened in Amsterdam involving Israeli football fans?
Here is what we know so far about the violence surrounding Maccabi Tel Avivโs match against Ajax last weekViolence in Amsterdam around a Europa League football match between local team Ajax and Israelโs Maccabi Tel Aviv sparked global horror, against a…
Macron to attend โhigh-riskโ France-Israel football match
French president offers โfraternity and solidarityโ as Israel discourages wearing of โJewish symbolsโ abroadEmmanuel Macron will attend the France-Israel football match at the Stade de France on Thursday in a gesture of โfraternity and solidarityโ afte…
Why Trumpโs 2nd withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will be different
The president-elect could act faster this time.
Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of โterrifyingโ sexual harassment
Sexual aggression said to be โendemicโ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at riskโI feared for my lifeโ: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de SantiagoLone female pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago have s…
Want food security? Eat less meat, major report says.
Europe’s top farming university is calling for smaller livestock herds and a shift toward plant-based diets.
โBabarโ Barnier outlasts Liz Truss and the lettuce
The French prime minister has embraced a plodding style utterly dissimilar to the kinetic energy of President Emmanuel Macron and his young acolytes.
Why Trumpโs 2nd withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will be different
The president-elect could act faster this time.
Dutch capital declared โhigh-riskโ area after attack on Israeli football fans
Amsterdam imposes emergency measures after supporters of Israelโs Maccabi Tel Aviv football team were assaulted Thursday night.
UK cases of deadly new mpox variant rise to 4
The new infection was detected among the household contacts of the first reported U.K. case.
Austria’s Health Ministry declares whole country an avian influenza high risk area
Austria’s Health Ministry declares whole country an avian influenza high risk area
The Guardian view on Ukraine after Trumpโs victory: bracing for what lies ahead | Editorial
The former presidentโs closeness to Vladimir Putin and isolationism bode ill for Kyiv. Accelerating US support is essentialEven Volodymyr Zelenskyyโs extraordinary communication skills were stretched as he rushed to congratulate Donald Trump on the vic…
Olympique Lyonnais warns funding delay would put going concern status at risk
French football club has assumed it will receive up to โฌ40mn from ownerโs sale of Crystal Palace stake
Macron to Europe: We need to become โomnivoresโ after Trumpโs victory
Europe needs to grow some teeth or risk being eaten by the world’s “carnivores,” says French president.
Why Donald Trumpโs return is a disaster for Europe | Paul Taylor
We face the prospect of a debilitating trade war โ and an emboldened Putin. The EU and UK must now work togetherThere is nothing but bad news for Europe in Donald Trumpโs US election victory. The only question is just how bad it will get. Europeans sta…
UN to Israel: Replacing UNRWA relief agency would be your responsibility
The UN formally responded in a letter to Israel’s decision to cut ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, a move that UNRWA has said leaves its operations in Gaza and the West Bank at risk of collapse.