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European political will is needed ahead of the UN Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla

Russia’s blacklisted classical music stars make a comeback in Europe

NATO allies agree to boost weapon inventories ahead of Trump-pleasing summit

Poland is becoming Europe’s factory for ‘bath salts’ drugs, EU agency warns

Trump’s 5 percent defense spending target seemed far-fetched. Now not so much.

Abortion: Europe’s not as liberal as you think

EU frees up billions in Covid cash for defense spending
EU’s top Russian LNG buyers wary of Brussels’ gas ban
France and Belgium are seeking more reassurances on Brussels’ proposal to gradually end Russian gas purchases by 2027.
Cooling May inflation paves way for ECB rate cut
The bank’s Governing Council meets next week on June 4-5.
Air passenger compensation reform hits Berlin-led turbulence
An effort by the Polish Council presidency to update the rules is running into German-led resistance.
Countries face losing out on billions with EU set to reject Covid recovery fund extension
Italy, Spain and Poland among those at risk as European Commission prepares to say €650 billion scheme’s 2026 deadline is here to stay.
Artificial intelligence threatens to raid the water reserves of Europe’s driest regions
The EU wants to compete with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence. But critics say policymakers haven’t planned for the sector’s extreme water demand.
France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood
Paris is set to move forward with recognition as pressure mounts on Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Brussels to propose ‘pragmatic’ 90 percent climate target for 2040
In an interview with POLITICO, EU climate chief Teresa Ribera warns against watering down the goal too much.
EU countries pass on Spanish bid to make Catalan an official language in Brussels
The loss complicates PM Pedro Sánchez’s ability to pass a fresh budget bill and meet NATO’s demands for increased defense spending.
EU farm ministers vow to fight Brussels’ budget shakeup
“The single fund would be the end,” Portugal warns, as EU agriculture ministers resist a Commission push to overhaul farm and regional funding.
EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language
At least seven capitals have raised concerns over the costs and political implications of the move, which Sánchez links to defense spending.
The air war over hand baggage reaches the EU
Airlines have launched a lobbying blitz in Brussels to combat efforts to allow larger cabin bags to fly for free.
Hitler serves as a warning to today’s conservatives, EU’s Manfred Weber says
The European People’s Party chief tells POLITICO he is trying to strike a balance between relying on far-right support while blocking extremists from power.
Ukrainian power broker shot dead in Spain
Portnov was a key associate of Ukraine’s pro-Russian former president, and a towering figure in the judicial system.
Keep some cash under your mattress, says Dutch central bank
Keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in hard currency in case of emergencies, the Bank advised.
Europe’s effort to block kids from social media gathers pace
Document obtained by POLITICO shows countries pushing for EU-wide controls to protect kids online.
Portugal to demand EU put pressure on France over power connectors
Cross-border power links need to be beefed up, Lisbon says after huge blackout, calling it a Single Market issue.
Gaza faces starvation unless Israel allows ‘immediate’ aid, European leaders warn
Joint appeal from Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain seeks a u-turn from Israel.
Dengue and chikungunya risk becoming endemic in Europe as mosquitoes head north
Climate change is driving outbreaks of tropical diseases across the continent.
TikTok breached digital advertising rules, European Commission says
ByteDance-owned TikTok is the second platform, after Elon Musk’s X, to get an EU warning under the Digital Services Act.
EU announces top lawyer’s departure on same day as ‘Pfizergate’ ruling
Daniel Calleja Crespo will take on a new role in Madrid after four decades in Brussels.
Commission floats digital levy to repay post-Covid debt
The EU executive is also suggesting new customs duties and a traveler tax to help repay some €350 billion of common debt.
Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire before talks, major EU powers demand
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘playing games’ with bid for Ukraine talks this Thursday.
Catalonia reignites its court fight with Spain over spyware
Former Catalan president among those seeking retribution for political hacking scandal revealed in 2022.
Atomic lobby seizes on Spanish blackout
Spain has rejected claims that more nuclear power would have helped as recriminations erupt over last week’s outage.