Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted
As the UK joins a growing list of countries looking at banning or severely curbing children's access to social media, data shows g…
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
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Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France
With temperatures set to soar as high as 40°C in the coming days, many workers are already changing their routines to adapt to the…
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EU governments back Global Gateway — but insist Brussels explain where the billions go
Ministers say that Global Gateway should be a 'core element' of the bloc's development offer - but have urged the EU Commission to…
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Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger
Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the European Union. On the eve of the 23 June anniversary, we look at how both the EU and the…
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Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
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Listen: W, the European social platform that wants to take on X
As W’s founders pitch a “bot-free” alternative to Elon Musk’s X, they now face the brutal test of proving their business model can…
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Switzerland says US-Iran talks postponed
US Vice President JD Vance's departure for the Alpine country was cancelled
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FIREPOWER: A productive day for Zelenskyy
In today's edition: Dutch minister, US NATO review, drones, PURL
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VOLTAGE: COP31 climate backlash
In today's edition: state aid, methane, ultra-fast fashion
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Europe’s battery ambitions struggling to gain industrial scale [Advocacy Lab]
Europe’s battery challenge is no longer about designing strategies, but about delivery
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THE HACK: IMCO claims control of EU sovereign cloud law
In today's edition: Swedish platform W, democracy shield, ENISA Mythos 'talks'
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FIRST AID: Parliament puts wastewater rules on hold
In today's edition: tobacco, clinical trials, and nutri score
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Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up Labour leadership battle with Starmer
In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change".
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HARVEST: Budget at the leader’s table
In today's edition: nutri-Score, Irish presidency, fertilisers
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Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash
Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contact…
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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.
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EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin
EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zele…
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Also, in Friday’s edition: MFF, China, Kallas, Meloni v Sánchez
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EU leaders to hold talks on common budget at Brussels summit as battle for cash begins
EU governments will hold substantial negotiations on how to allocate €2 trillion of the European common budget over the next seven…
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
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Capitals overlook dirty factories in EU-approved subsidies bonanza
Our analysis shows just 1% of €61 billion of state aid approved under the Clean Industrial Deal went to cleaning up industry
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Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge Starmer
The veteran Labour politician won a crucial by-election, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the path for a widely expected…
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Czechia advances as a top clinical trials hub – but global rivals are closing in [Advocacy Lab]
Czech innovative business estimates that sponsor-funded clinical trials saved the Czech healthcare system around €85 million in 20…