As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together | Nathalie Tocci

Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbรกn set themselves up as Trump whisperers โ€“ but they only want to preserve their own interests A far-right wind is blowing across the Atlantic. While the rise of the populist right in Europe predated Donald Trumpโ€™…

Macron says Ukraine needs to be โ€˜realisticโ€™ on territorial issues

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end the war quickly.

37 words that sum up a wild 2024 in British politics

From Elon to sausages, it’s been … a lot.

Czechia approves new cardiovascular plan, experts urge swift implementation

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality in the Czech Republic. The goal of the new plan is to prevent further episodes, improve quality of life, and allow patients to maintain their independence.
The post Czechia approves new cardiovasc…

How Donald Trump transformed mass culture

Americans are rejecting some liberal values.

POLITICO London Playbook awards 2024

From minister of the year to WTF moment, Westminster’s essential newsletter picks the winners of 2024.

Meloni government waters down increase to ministersโ€™ salaries after huge backlash

Rome’s push for wage bumps jarred with an otherwise cost-cutting budget.

South Korean parliament removes President Yoon, sparking street celebrations

The EU calls for “a swift and orderly resolution” of the political crisis in Seoul.

Time magazine to name Trump โ€˜Person of the Yearโ€™

He was also recognized in 2016.

UK: Too early to lift ban on key Syrian rebel group

Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists ‘no decision is pending’ on removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s status as a terrorist organization.

UK promises โ€˜swiftโ€™ decision on banned Syrian group

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is a proscribed terrorist organization in the U.K., but played a major part in Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.

Trump pledges peace through strength. Will he deliver?

Moscowโ€™s wars are the natural product of an empire still clinging to its past. And if Trumpโ€™s promise is to mean anything, it must confront this truth.

Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges China to help end Ukraine war

After meeting US president-elect, Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautions that Ukraine needs a โ€˜just and robust peace, that Russians will not destroy within a few yearsโ€™. What we know on day 1,020See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has called for an imme…

Syrian rebels storm into Damascus, claim Assad has fled

Assad had been in power for 25 years and his family ruled Syria for half a century.

Syria rebels โ€˜at gatesโ€™ of key city Hama, Putin urges ErdoฤŸan to end the offensive

The swift advance by Islamist-led fighters that Turkey supports is a huge embarrassment for the regime of Bashar Al-Assad, a key ally to Russia.

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.

White House doubles down on Bidenโ€™s pardon flip-flop

The presidentโ€™s spokesperson on Monday offered little explanation as to why the president changed his mind, but said he maintained faith in the justice system.

Louise Haigh quits UK government as transport secretary over stolen phone โ€˜mistakeโ€™

Labour MP says the story would be “a distraction” from Keir Starmer’s government.

Press release – More military support for Ukraine amid the involvement of China and North Korea

MEP urge the international community to take swift and decisive action to address the alarming escalation in Russiaโ€™s war of aggression against Ukraine.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP

EU ministers to discuss rule simplification after von der Leyen promises swift โ€˜competitivenessโ€™ measures

โ€œOne of our first steps in the new mandate will be a new omnibus legislationโ€ to cut rule overlaps, von der Leyen said.

โ€˜Who the fโ€“k is this guy?โ€™: Defense world reacts to Trumpโ€™s surprise Pentagon pick

โ€œHegseth is undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for SecDef in American history,โ€ one veteransโ€™ advocate said.

Franceโ€™s PM Barnier in Brussels to fend off Mercosur deal

Euractiv understands the EUโ€™s former Brexit negotiator, who still has excellent entries at the Commissionโ€™s highest levels, will actively raise Franceโ€™s concerns over the deal in his meetings, and should push back against any swift agreement.

Trump picks Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

If confirmed, Zeldin would lead the Republican effort to roll back Bidenโ€™s key climate change regulations โ€” including rules tightening the pollution from power plants and tailpipes.

Trump urges Putin not to escalate Ukraine war in call, report says

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, advising against escalating the Ukraine war and highlighting the US’s “sizeable military presence in Europe,” according to the Washington Post. Trump reportedly e…

Israeli soccer fans โ€˜ambushedโ€™ in Amsterdam attack

The Dutch prime minister said the assailants would be โ€œtracked down and prosecuted.”

5 things to know about climate chief Wopke Hoekstraโ€™s hearing

The Dutch politician defended green legislation but remained vague on future plans.ย 

Trump won. Now Putin wants results.

The Kremlin is signaling that itโ€™ll take more than boisterous promises for Russia and the U.S. to get along.

US election officials threaten consequences for counties trying to stop certification

State election officials stress that certifying elections is a ministerial function โ€” local election officials are duty-bound to certify results, and that it is not optional.

What Putin really wants from the US election

Hint: Itโ€™s not just Trump.

Trump wants someone who will โ€˜do his biddingโ€™ at Justice Department. Here are the top contenders.

If Trump returns to the White House, he is eager for a do-over to staff critical positions at the Department of Justice.

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Badenoch wraps leadership run with plugs for Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift

Contender for head of the U.K. Conservative Party calls for more nuanced approach to relationship with Europe.

Who won the day? Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny won the day because he elevated the celebrity endorsement in a way that spoke to a specific community at a crucial moment in the race.

Le Parlement vole au secours des tรฉlรฉcoms

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Man accused of Taylor Swift dance class murders now faces UK terror charge

Axel Rudakubana has been charged with producing ricin and possessing an Al-Qaeda manual.

Trumpโ€™s New York homecoming sparks backlash over racist and vulgar remarks

A pro-Trump comedianโ€™s racist diatribe drew widespread condemnation.

Ben Bradleeโ€™s posthumous advice to Jeff Bezos: You need to sell The Washington Post.

A spiked editorial puts the ownerโ€™s conflicts in a sharp light. And the uproars are only going to keep coming.

World powers raise $1 billion for Lebanon, but ceasefire elusive

Some 70 government delegations and 15 international organisations met in Paris to help Lebanon, but a low-level US presence and its looming election dimmed prospects for a swift halt to fighting.

The future EU commissionersโ€™ promises: Everything you need to know

We pored over more than 400 pages of written answers so you donโ€™t have to.

โ€˜Itโ€™s shameful and I wonโ€™t pay itโ€™: flood-hit Italians rage against insurance call

The destruction in northern Italy has ignited debate in a country where just 6% of homes are insured against natural disasterIt was 2am when the parish priest, Giovanni Samorรฌ, was woken by a phone call from the mayor of Traversara ordering him to star…

Why the UK governmentโ€™s love-in with Taylor Swift is coming to an end

The music industry has cosied up to Britainโ€™s new government. But relations could soon sour as ministers prepare to reform the rules protecting creative work from AI.

Itโ€™s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology

Using the incredible power of medical technology, Europe can positively transform lives and its healthcare systems

Please forgive our politicians for desperately courting Taylor Swift

If Tay Tay comes calling, you listen.

100 days of Starmer: How Labourโ€™s big win went off the rails

After just a few months in office, the new British government is finding life tough.

Taylor Swift got royal-style UK police protection after government stepped in

Move came after intervention from top British politicians.

Keir Starmer repays more than ยฃ6,000 in gifts, including cost of Taylor Swift tickets

PRESS REVIEW โ€“ Thursday, October 3: The Israeli press urges caution as tensions heighten in the Middle East, whereas the Iranian press strikes a more bullish tone. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repays more than ยฃ6,000 in gifts after a…

So long, no thanks to all the fash: review of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac

Professor Steve Peers, Royal Holloway University of
London

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Full disclosure first: After exactly
ten and a half years, I stopped posting on X (formerly Twitter) on August 10,
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Trump to pitch quick peace deal with Russia in talks with Ukraineโ€™s Zelenskyy

Former US president Donald Trump is likely to renew its controversial pitch of a possible swift peace deal with Russia when he meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (27 September).

European lawmakers condemn atrocities at French energy giantโ€™s African fortress

Human rights organizations called for thorough independent investigation.

โ€˜What happens if we die?โ€™: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event

Leaders of both parties have ignored pleas to prep.

Czech crisis manager set to become EUโ€™s top global dealmaker

As boss of the EUโ€™s โ‚ฌ300 billion Global Gateway infrastructure initiative, Jozef Sรญkelaโ€™s job will be to beat China at its own game.

Portuguese bank chief: ECB may need to accelerate interest rate cuts

ECB President Christine Lagarde had hinted last week that there would be no further action until December.

Trump nach versuchtem Attentat โ€šwohlaufโ€˜

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Donald Trump says he hates Taylor Swift

In a post on Truth Social, Trump made it clear he will not be singing her praises.

Real Madrid pauses concerts after โ€˜torture-dromeโ€™ noise complaints

Football club announces cancellation or rescheduling of gigs at refurbished Santiago Bernabรฉu stadiumReal Madrid has cancelled or rescheduled all concerts at its Santiago Bernabรฉu stadium and is working to comply with council noise regulations after lo…

The alternative European Commission

A discarded napkin found outside EXKi reveals Ursula von der Leyen’s real thinking.

Haushaltsstreit spaltet Republikaner

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Brussels questions whether Starmer really wants a Brexit reset

EU officials and diplomats say when push comes to shove, the new PMโ€™s position is so far so similar to his Tory predecessorโ€™s.

Donald Trump says Taylor Swift will pay a price for endorsing Kamala Harris

Former president says he isn’t a Swift fan anyway.

Harris schlรคgt Trump im TV-Duell

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Harris won the debate โ€” and it wasnโ€™t close

Our takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate.

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president

The pop superstar said sheโ€™s supporting Kamala Harris for president this fall in an Instagram post after Tuesday nightโ€™s debate with Donald Trump.

Serbia fumes after ambassador is attacked on Madrid street

โ€œSuch acts of violence are unacceptable and must be met with swift and decisive action,” said Serbian foreign minister.

Dick Cheney supports Harris, says Trump โ€˜can never be trusted with power againโ€™

Sheโ€™ll campaign for the Democratic nominee in battleground states.

โ€˜The commander-in-chief testโ€™: Harris and Trump are sparring over the military. Itโ€™s not a new playbook.

Attacks over the military are part of a decades-old political playbook. This year, both candidates are vulnerable to military-based attacks โ€” and neither is pulling punches.

Tory fury as UKโ€™s Starmer moves Thatcher portrait

New British PM’s biographer says he found the portrait โ€œunsettlingโ€ โ€” and Conservatives are fuming.

How Britain took its eye off the far right

In the wake of this summer’s riots, Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is seeking answers.

CIA: We foiled Taylor Swift terror attack

Islamic State followers targeted Eras Tour concert in Vienna with plot to kill “tens of thousands,” said top intel official.

Refugee NGOs attack EU shipwreck โ€˜double standardโ€™ after Bayesian effort

Organisations who try to save lives in Mediterranean say Sicily response showed what can be doneThe tremendous resources and global attention dedicated to the tragedy of the Bayesian superyacht hint at a double standard for shipwrecks in the Mediterran…

Talk of peace deals in the Levant, Ukraine is for the birds

Exhaustion and want โ€” the two key ingredients for successful peace talks โ€” are as absent in Kyiv as they are in the Middle East.

Taylor Swift says she felt โ€˜fearโ€™ and โ€˜tremendous guiltโ€™ over canceled Vienna shows

The American singer spoke for the first time about the foiled terror attack that disrupted her record-breaking concert tour.

Taylor Swift says she felt โ€˜tremendous guiltโ€™ after Vienna shows cancelled over terror threat

Singer shares โ€˜rollercoaster of emotionsโ€™ at end of European leg of Eras tour, saying she is grateful โ€˜we were grieving concerts and not livesโ€™Taylor Swift has spoken for the first time about the three Vienna shows on her blockbuster Eras tour that wer…

โ€˜A war of who gets to write historyโ€™: the artists resisting in Ukraine

Film-maker David Gutnik lasers in on the artists pushing back against Russian aggression for an inspiring yet harrowing new documentaryKyiv was supposed to fall in three days. Thatโ€™s what talking heads and pundits in media were saying, rather dismissiv…

Ukraine’s capture of hundreds of Russian conscripts in Kursk region undermines Putin’s war rhetoric

In a northernย Ukrainianย prison, young Russian conscriptsย captured during Ukraineโ€™s incursion into Russian territory await their fate.ย Ukraine sees them as crucial bargaining chips, whileย theirย families back in Russiaย areย demandingย their swift return.

Taylor Swift: key takeways from the European leg of her Eras tour

A look at the Swiftonomics, a plot foiled, and Swiftโ€™s response to a tragedy, as singer prepares to head to CanadaTaylor Swiftโ€™s final night at Wembley on Tuesday wraps up the European leg of her Eras tour, already the highest-grossing tour ever. As sh…

Keir Starmerโ€™s plan to tackle the far right? Fill some potholes.

Labour wants to show government can work after a wave of social unrest.

Israeli strike in southern Lebanon reportedly kills at least 10

The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah military facilities in the area.

Gaza cease-fire talks to resume next week

Washington presents โ€œbridging proposalโ€ meant to resolve key gaps between Hamas and Israel.

West hits pause on fresh measures against Venezuelaโ€™s Maduro

More than two weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro claimed reelection victory, the US and other Western countries are showing little sign of swift tough action over what many of them have condemned as voting fraud.

7 times UK politiciansโ€™ holidays were totally ruined

Keir Starmer’s just the latest prime minister to kill off his vacation plans.

Migration keeps derailing British leaders

As the dust settles on days of far-right rioting, the issue seems inescapable for Britain’s new leader Keir Starmer.

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

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

Third teenager arrested over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack in Vienna

Iraqi man, 18, said to be an associate of main 19-year-old suspect in terror plot that has led to cancellation of showsA third suspect has been arrested in connection with a foiled terror attack on Taylor Swiftโ€™s now-cancelled concerts in Vienna, the A…

Third suspect arrested in foiled terror attack on Taylor Swift concerts

Main suspect in the plot planned “to kill himself and a large number of people,” an Austrian official said.