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Prepare for the fear of the Ukrainian plumber
Far-right sovereigntist forces raise fears about new EU members, but enlargement should in fact boost the bloc's geopolitical clou…
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Here’s what’s in lobbyists’ EU telecoms wish list
The feedback on the Digital Networks Act (DNA) extends well beyond the core competition rules
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Ursula von der Leyen’s fashion diplomacy
What her top 10 looks reveal about power, colour theory, and the wardrobe of the EU's most powerful woman
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Division in Meloni’s government delays final decision on SAFE
“We still do not know whether Italy will join or not," Guido Crosetto said on Wednesday
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Ukraine’s EU dreams set for rude awakening
European Commission is exploring a 'membership-lite' model that Kyiv rejects
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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer Those wh…
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Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos
Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability Andy …
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WFP welcomes €695m donation from US as it warns acute hunger to worsen in 13 hotspots
The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would requir…
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UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British official…
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EU’s ‘Voldemort’ problem: talking about China without mentioning China
As Beijing exploits Europe’s economic dependence and political splits, this summit’s cautious language risks signalling weakness j…
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French police in £660m deal with UK authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers
Refugee charity says decision to let officers request the devices as part of public order powers is ‘sickening’ French riot police…
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Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row
Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout.
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The Guardian view on Britain and the EU: Ed Davey is right – a changed world changes the argument | Editorial
The Liberal Democrat leader’s call for more ambitious reintegration with Europe brings a necessary focus on economic and strategic…
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Ella Baron on Reform’s plan to ‘strengthen women’s rights’ – cartoon
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Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer
The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.
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Starmer’s denial in Labour leadership will not save him but he’ll go down fighting
Keir Starmer is a decent man but that is not enough for a party that wants a good communicator. Step forward Andy … On days like t…
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Campaigners slam Big Oil cash grab as momentum for EU windfall tax stalls
Protesters demand a permanent surtax on fossil fuel supply chains
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EU ambassadors reach comprise on military mobility package
Member states want to limit the scope of the emergency mechanism
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EU denies Kallas attendance at Peter Thiel’s secret ‘Dialog’ society following leaked guest list
The EU has denied that foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas will attend Dialog, the secretive society event hosted by German-American…
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Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minis…
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‘I had one man spit at my poster’: Makerfield deeply divided as byelection campaign draws to a close
People across constituency say voters are ‘turning against each other’ but Labour believes they will back Andy Burnham because he …
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The Brief – Fighting the Chinese trade shark
'If Chinese industry is a shark, then it is currently taking big bites out of European industry,' said one trade specialist
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National capitals rally to back Kallas on illegal Israeli settlements
'No backtracking' on proposals, governments warn the European Commission
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LIVE: EU leaders to talk Ukraine, enlargement and China
European heads of state and government are heading to Brussels for a rare two-day summit