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European Edition Thursday, 23 July 2026
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European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.

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[Interview] Drone control means Ukrainians only need to wait for Russia’s economic crisis, expert says

Far from the front, ordinary Russians are starting to feel a war their leaders can no longer afford.

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Europe’s climate goals need companies that can help close its clean technology gap, analysis suggests [Advocacy Lab]

An analysis commissioned by Amazon finds that private capital is an essential partner in scaling emerging technologies, deploying …

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Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it | Jonathan Liew

He’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’…

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THE HACK: Germany pushes EU-wide social media ban for under-13s

In today's edition: Pax Silica, Digital Fairness Act, chat control comeback

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FIRST AID: MEPs target vapes, processed foods

In today's edition: AI, Ebola and mental health

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HARVEST: The seal of excellence

In today's edition: livestock strategy, Ukraine, UPFs

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Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?

In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretar…

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Can Bardella learn the Meloni method?

Also, in Thursday’s edition: Spain sues Commission, EEAS sec gen, Taliban

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Rubio reassures Gulf allies as US-Iran talks advance

Tehran has already portrayed the deal as a victory

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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experience Two years ago, Ellie B…

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‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration Donald Trum…

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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

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How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK

Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreement A US fighter pilot strang…

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It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty

To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the gove…

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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

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Competitiveness takes centre stage in EU chemicals overhaul

Reopening the REACH regulation is off the table for now – but changes are possible if EU countries can agree

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Trump tells Rutte he was ‘let down’ by NATO countries on Iran

The US move has sparked fear it could leave Europe vulnerable in the face of an aggressive Russia

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‘Need each other’: Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift

One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit with Macron, fr…

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EXCLUSIVE: Spain sues EU over push to broaden Eurocrat nationality mix

Spain is among 13 countries enjoying a geographical over-representation of EU civil servants in Brussels

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INTERVIEW: France launches Defence Quantum Campus for military adoption

The new hub will focus on quantum sensors, computing and communications

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Italy reignites Franco-German feud over multi-billion switchgear market

Rome says banning use of world's worst greenhouse gas favours Germany's Siemens

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Can France’s far right copy-paste the Meloni method?

Bardella is interested but her strategy might not work outside Italian politics

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EU’s €8bn for Kyiv overshadowed by diplomatic rifts

EU to announce first tranche of Ukraine loan in Poland

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Bulgaria’s troubled national children’s hospital project is on life support [Advocacy Lab]

Experts warn that funding challenges and a severe shortage of medical staff could undermine the project even if construction event…