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Huge Russian attack on Ukraine days after ‘Spiderweb’ drone raid

Huge Russian attack on Ukraine days after ‘Spiderweb’ drone raid

Friday’s massive bombing was Putin’s biggest attack since Kyiv’s daring drone assault took out dozens of strategic bombers at Russian airfields.

June 6, 2025 11:56 am CET
Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither
EU frees up billions in Covid cash for defense spending
The game plan of Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff
Countries face losing out on billions with EU set to reject Covid recovery fund extension
Artificial intelligence threatens to raid the water reserves of Europe’s driest regions
The EU’s water crisis by the numbers
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European prosecutor slams ‘attacks’ and ‘intimidation’ against Greek farm fraud probe

Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.

May 26, 2025 8:10 pm CET

Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban

The move comes as EU diplomats warn the bloc is inching closer to deploying its “nuclear option” against Hungary.

May 26, 2025 6:31 pm CET

EU is set to approve shifting Poland’s post-Covid funds to defense

Warsaw wants to use around €6 billion in EU money to build shelters and roads for tanks.

May 26, 2025 2:38 pm CET

Trump unveils $175B, 3-year price tag for Golden Dome

The first tranche of funding would come from Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that Congress has yet to pass.

May 21, 2025 7:44 am CET

Can defense become Europe’s economic growth machine?

If the continent plays its cards right, the necessity of defense could turn out to be the mother of invention.

May 19, 2025 4:26 am CET

Everything you need to know about the UK-EU Brexit reset summit

Three achievements are likely: a security pact, a declaration on global issues, and a “common understanding” of future topics to be negotiated.

May 19, 2025 4:00 am CET

UK bets on Aussie-style pension revamp to boost ailing economy

Britain is trying to replicate Australia’s “super” pensions to boost the ailing economy. But time isn’t on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ side.

May 15, 2025 5:12 am CET

Hungary stands to lose more EU funds under possible budget rule changes

Brussels is looking into ways to link budget payouts more tightly with rule of law, according to Commissioner Michael McGrath.

May 14, 2025 7:46 pm CET

China invites UK to its AI summit

Offer to come along to July gathering comes amid on-off relationship between Beijing and London.

May 14, 2025 7:14 pm CET

UK orders its top diplomats to sell Brand Britain

Foreign Secretary David Lammy wants senior diplomats fanning out across the country to get ideas on being a global “salesforce for the U.K. economy.”

May 12, 2025 3:50 pm CET

EU looks to ease the path for industrial champions to take on America

A revamp of merger guidelines will allow tech, defense firms to argue that tie-ups can help them win on the global stage.

May 9, 2025 5:22 pm CET

UK slaps new sanctions on Putin’s ‘shadow fleet’

Up to 100 vessels which have carried Russian oil will be banned from entering British ports and risk being detained.

May 9, 2025 10:59 am CET
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EU says British war on newts could violate Brexit deal

Leaked EU report raises alarm about U.K.’s planned bonfire of environmental rules — and harsh rhetoric from ministers.

May 8, 2025 8:30 pm CET

Trump unveils UK trade deal

The deal is the first to be announced during the 90-day pause on Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announced last month.

May 8, 2025 12:42 pm CET

Macron to meet al-Sharaa in Syrian leader’s first trip to Europe

The former Islamist rebel has received a cautious welcome from the international community.

May 6, 2025 11:31 am CET

EU countries soften push to stop Chinese tech buyouts

Capitals are set to weaken rules that would require them to scrutinize foreign investments in sensitive technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, a draft document shows.

May 6, 2025 4:17 am CET

EU sails past deadline to tame AI models amid vocal US opposition

The latest attempt to curb AI companies is ensnarled in an epic lobbying battle involving the Trump administration.

May 6, 2025 4:17 am CET

European Parliament cracks down on lobbyists in effort to stop corruption

The stricter controls were introduced in the wake of a cash-for-influence scandal known as Qatargate.

May 5, 2025 4:00 am CET

Embattled Voice of America may resume broadcasting next week

Trump has targeted the government-funded media outlet that has been off the air for almost two months.

May 3, 2025 5:57 pm CET

Who can beat Romanian nationalist presidential candidate George Simion?

Romania’s political loyalties are complex. Don’t expect ganging up against Simion in the second round.

May 3, 2025 4:01 am CET

EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race

A draft strategy obtained by POLITICO points to the difficulty of unwinding years of American technological dominance.

April 30, 2025 4:01 am CET

Inside the grassroots movement rebuilding flood-ravaged Valencia

Residents are demanding a role in the reconstruction of their cities.

April 30, 2025 4:00 am CET
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Sauna diplomacy pauses as top Finnish spot in Brussels closes for now

Finland’s diplomats will “be making use of alternative saunas” this year, as perm rep can’t give a timeline for when famed sweat lodge will reopen.

April 28, 2025 4:49 pm CET
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