EU Parliament approves law to let farmers shoot more wolves
The downgrading of wolves’ protection status is a win for the European People’s Party but was condemned by green groups.
rural areas
Strengthening the EUโs global leadership on water resilienceย
Access to safe water is foundational to health and economic development. The EUโs upcoming strategy should effectively support countries suffering from water insecurity.
Centrist Nicuศor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff
Centrist mayor of Bucharest has to bridge a daunting deficit with hard-right leader.
Who can beat Romanian nationalist presidential candidate George Simion?
Romania’s political loyalties are complex. Don’t expect ganging up against Simion in the second round.
The billionaire who wants to Make France Great Again
Pierre-รdouard Stรฉrin is hoping to use his financial firepower to remold French politics in line with his conservative ideals.
The Romanian election scenarios scaring Brussels
POLITICO analyzes all the data on the most likely presidential runoff races ahead of next month’s existential vote.
โParkinsonโs is a man-made diseaseโ
Europeโs flawed oversight of pesticides may be fueling a silent epidemic, warns Dutch neurologist Bas Bloem. His fight for reform pits him against industry, regulators โ and time.
A rural energy economy with renewable liquid gas has big climate potential, says report [Advocacy Lab Content]
Ewa Abramiuk-Lรฉtรฉ, general manager of Liquid Gas Europe, says new data shows that with the right policy framework, Europe could produce up to 350 TWh of renewable liquid gas by 2050 by working with rural areas.
Global health chiefs urge EU to step up amid US funding cuts
Significant foreign aid cuts threaten to undo decades of progress in global health.
Rural energy dialogue: Advancing the Clean Industrial Deal in rural areas [Advocacy Lab Content]
Rural communities are not just energy consumers, they are increasingly important contributors to Europeโs industrial and energy ecosystem.
Britons could make satellite calls using smartphones by end of 2025
Ofcom hopes to end โnot spotsโ in networks, but access is likely to be limited to very rural areas
France looks to toughen war on drugs strategy amid trafficking surge
Ministers are looking to crack down on drug dealing networks and are pushing back against calls for legalization.
LIVE NOW! Media Partnership โ Rural Energy Dialogue: Advancing the Clean Industrial Deal in Rural Areas? [Advocacy Lab Content]
Rural communities are more than energy consumersโthey are critical contributors to Europeโs industrial and energy ecosystem.
Villages in western Germany turn to the far right
AfD gained votes in the rural areas once stronghold for the centre-right.
Conservative victory could spell disaster for Germanyโs health workforce
Medics fear his tough stance on immigration could push vital international health workers to leave the country.
Why Europeโs satellite policies must support a new era of connectivity
We now have the technology to ensure people can stay connected no matter where they are โ but we need the EUโs backing for it to become ubiquitous
Muskโs Starlink isnโt ready to rule Europeโs internet airwaves
Elon Musk’s satellites aren’t โ yet โ competing to serve Europeans’ everyday internet needs.
Fish and chips and picturesque villages: Welcome to ‘Franglo-Saxon’ France
Almost five years after Brexit, British nationals are still moving to France in large numbers. In some rural areas, they are stemming demographic hemorrhage and helping to revitalize the local economy and cultural life.
Polandโs health minister praises a year of intense action; wins for pharmacy, womenโs health
The Polish government has allocated over โฌ215 million to support investments in healthcare facilities in smaller towns and rural areas.
The post Poland’s health minister praises a year of intense action; wins for pharmacy, women’s health ap…
Disproportionate STR regulations threaten to hurt ordinary Europeans
Short-term rentals drive job creation, support affordable travel options and foster tourism in rural areas.
Romaniaโs presidential front-runner is all about farmers
Far-right independent Cฤlin Georgescu is trying to capture rural voters with fascist tropes.
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]
Trumpโs stunning comeback: 6 takeaways from his resounding win
Trumpโs victory looks like a realignment.
Everyoneโs tough on drugs again
Traffickers are to blame, the candidates say. Virtually no oneโs talking about treatment.
Georgia vote marred by โsignificant irregulartiesโ, foreign election observers say
“We noted cases of vote buying and double voting before and during elections, especially in rural areas,” they said.
Who could be in Trumpโs next Cabinet? Here are leading contenders.
Former President Donald Trump, who is in the throes of a tight campaign, has not engaged in formal conversations about a potential Cabinet. But that hasnโt stopped 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 [โฆ]
Meet Elon Muskโs man in Washington
The SpaceX billionaire is forging new ties with a federal telecom official who could help funnel billions of dollars to his company if Trump is elected.
The Guardian view on Austriaโs election: yet another wake-up call | Editorial
The Freedom partyโs first ever victory is the latest in a string of far-right triumphs in Europe. Business as usual is not a credible mainstream responseThe sequence has become dismally familiar. Piling up votes in provincial and rural areas at the exp…
Where Harris chooses to campaign tells an important story about her strategy
Johnstown, Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh: A POLITICO analysis of campaign stops tells a story about how the vice president thinks she can win.
How the far right won over eastern Germany
By entrenching itself in small towns,
Alternative for Germany is breaking through the firewall designed to keep it out of power.
Who could be the next French PM?
The winning left-wing alliance has many options for Prime Minister. None of them will make everyone happy.
Labour energy chief Ed Miliband faces local solar backlash
Labour’s energy secretary has big goals for ramping up U.K. solar power. But first he has to deal with protests in his own backyard.
5 things to know about the EU election results
After 185 million votes in 27 countries, POLITICO brings you up to speed.
Manfred Weber has already won the European Parliament election. Can he handle what comes next?
Ursula von der Leyen needs her frenemyโs support to secure another term as European Commission president. Will he deliver?
Regional Revitalization: Transformative Power Of Investment In Rural Areas [Advocacy Lab Content]
Regional revitalization โ driven by green policies and technological advancements โ is a key priority across Europe, and it is clear that this transformation is most urgent in rural, post- industrial, and suburban areas adjacent to major cities.
Ursula von der Leyenโs secret climate crusadeย
Has the European Commission president given up on her green agenda going into a possible second term โ or is she just biding her time?
A Eurocrat’s guide to watching the Eurovision Grand Final
From rural areas to climate change: Thereโs more EU policy in this year’s Eurovision entries than Europapa.
Is Portugalโs youth really falling for the far right?
Younger voters’ interest in extremist groups tends to be short-lived and driven by frustration with the present, not nostalgia for the past.
Wave of farmer discontent not over as far-right sets the stage for EU elections
The backlash against EU green policies is set to continue, with plans to revive farmersโ protests ahead of June’s European elections and an expected surge in support for the far-right in rural areas.ย
A fairer future for farmers is a greener future for Europe
Addressing the inequities in our food system is essential to delivering justice for farmers and securing climate action.
Hate crimes spike in France
Country grappled with Oct. 7 and a resurgent far right.
Rishi Sunakโs mother-in-law appointed to Indian parliament
Sudha Murthy becomes a member of India’s Rajya Sabh upper chamber.
Michel Barnier refuses to back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as EU Commission chief
French conservatives don’t support incumbent president for the top job.
Dutch farmers back Wilders as centrist nightmares come true
Far-right radical seen as last chance to avoid EU pollution rules.
Only connecting with voters can stop Europeโs populist tide
There’s a growing backlash rooted in overall desperation, compounded by many votersโ perception that their grievances are being shrugged off.
Rural areas have long been breeding ground for discontent, says young farmer
Sustainability measures are necessary but โforcefullyโ imposed on farmers while other economic sectors – such as tourism – are left untouched, a representative of young farmers in Spainโs Catalonia told Euractiv, warning that the far-right wants to be …