Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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MEPs limited access to Italy’s Gjadër migration centre in Albania
Progressive MEPs visited an external detention centre in light of the recent Return regulation vote, but found unjustified limits …
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Shetland backs £655m subsea tunnels to reverse economic decline
Shetland councillors have voted to pursue a £655m subsea tunnel project to replace failing ferries and secure the archipelago's vi…
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UK axes £900m road projects to fund defence spending
The UK government is proposing to cancel two major road projects in the East Midlands to help fund a £15bn defence increase, expos…
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Steel quota deal for EU trade partners means more pain for China
China is set to face tougher restrictions on its steel exports to Europe under a new formula set out by the EU Commission.
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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.
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Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM
Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader".
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EU under pressure to withdraw from US data transfer deal
Donald Trump has been granted even more powers after a Supreme Court ruling that undermines the independence of the Federal Trade …
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How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?
Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister.
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Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?
Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more sh…
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There’s a lot of panicking about EU methane rules, but do gas supply scares add up?
Nearly half of EU member states, oil and gas companies and the US administration claim the EU's methane regulation is unfinished, …
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Ukraine decimating Russia’s truck fleet, as Putin gives deluded press briefing (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,587)
Nearly 800 Russian logistics vehicles already knocked out and supply roads to Crimea and Donbas under constant drone attack. Some …
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The EU’s foreign policy problem isn’t institutions – it’s the quality of its leaders
Europe's standing will not be restored by shifting responsibilities from one building to another, moving competences between commi…
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I’ve worked closely with both Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer. A single quality separates them | Nazir Afzal
Personable warmth is something that mistrustful voters sorely need, and Burnham has it. But he’ll also need a little of what Starm…
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'We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on'
The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans.
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EU must rebuild Gaza — and force Israel to repay for its destruction
The EU´s inaction and silence during the war in Gaza landed a heavy and long-standing blow to the EU's credibility in the Global S…
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Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague
Morocco's victory sparked celebrations from Casablanca to the Netherlands, where jubilant scenes in one of Europe's largest Morocc…
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Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit sparks confusion, then comes second post
"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show the public feels di…
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Merz on X: post about World Cup exit causes confusion, then another follows
"At this World Cup you thrilled our country," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show he misreads the moo…
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Chancellor Merz: why his confusing X posts on Germany's World Cup exit
"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood…
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Pope Leo XIV to visit European migrant hotspot of Lampedusa on 4 July, Vatican says
Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass…
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Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East
Feliks' ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by anim…
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Listen: What’s stopping the EU from being tougher against China?
As Beijing tightens its grip on key raw materials and factories fear shutdowns, the EU’s next move on trade with China will signal…
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Proposed Chips Act 2.0 fortifies Europe’s electronics ecosystem
In taking steps to reverse the offshoring trend of critical electronic parts and components, the Chips Act 2.0 could move Europe c…