Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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Lyon’s PFAS czar on rallying European cities to battle pollution
'Local authorities, who are the first to deal with these issues, are the ones with the least influence'
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Moldova pushes EU membership talks as Zelensky–Poland row clouds Gdansk Ukraine summit THIS WEEK
European leaders are set to gather in Gdansk for a summit to discuss the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. But a diplomatic row …
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Deeper European military integration is key to deterring Russia
A more integrated “Europeanised NATO” could take over the US deterrence role, EUISS report says
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The mandate on China is clear, but can Europe compete rather than just protect?
Without a credible “shock plan” to accelerate European competitiveness, protection of critical sectors risks becoming a managed de…
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Defence firms near Russia outpace Western peers in rearmament push, ING says
Eastern Europe has moved from words to action quicker, a top executive said
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INTERVIEW: Cohesion is worth more than just a ‘bag of money’, regions chief says
If regional development is treated as 'charity' then the single market becomes nothing more than 'an extraction model'
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Italy’s mafia problem has a new look, and it isn’t Italian
New gangs are entering the country's sunny criminal underworld
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Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's poli…
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UK taxpayers want higher levies on big tech companies, survey shows
Two-thirds of respondents support increasing the 2% digital services tax for multinationals Taxpayers want the UK to increase levi…
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Iranians walk out of peace talks venue after Trump threat
Negotiations aimed at cementing the Middle East ceasefire were overshadowed by disputes over key issues and fears of renewed fight…
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‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection
While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable On Friday, as …
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Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM
Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option Keir Starmer i…
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What UK voters can learn from the Irish gay-rights movement on how to avert a Farage nightmare
If it seems insane that a man of Farage’s low calibre might lead the world’s fifth largest economy, it would be on trend for recen…
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Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – as it happened
PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed b…
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Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like
New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacy If the predicti…
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Chris Mason on the draining of the PM's authority
Watch analysis from BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.
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Stephen Lillie on the consequences of Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield – cartoon
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Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of M…
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Vance hopes US, Iran can turn the page at ‘historic’ talks
"The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?"
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Badenoch attacks Farage over £5m gift and rules out Tory-Reform pact
Conservative leader says Reform UK’s poor showing in this week’s byelections leaves idea of deal ‘stone-dead’ UK politics live – l…
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As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee
If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’…
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Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Business secretary says Starmer is reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid overwhelming pressure from MPs Keir Starmer is expecte…
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From defiance to acceptance: five quotes that chart Starmer’s downfall
In just 48 hours, the PM has felt the weight of political gravity and shifted from initial adamance he would fight on Rapid change…