Development

Trump promised Britain a trade deal. So where is it?
A month after the “historic” trade deal between the two sides was announced, duties remain in place with no clear timeline for when they’ll lift.

EU conjures up surprise law to govern use of ocean resources

Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither

Pentagon to redraw command map to more closely align Greenland with the US

UK tech secretary dined by Sam Altman… on the cheap

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
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.
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.
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.
How to run your Cabinet: Lessons for Starmer
With tensions simmering in Keir Starmer’s top team over Labour’s approach to the economy, this week host Patrick Baker looks at what the PM might be able to …
Labour’s AI gold rush gets stuck in the mud
Ministers are preparing a string of AI announcements for early June, but voters are skeptical about the technology. That leaves the ruling Labour Party with a huge problem.
Europe’s pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads
As discussions on the General Pharmaceutical Legislation come to a head, Europe faces two choices: becoming a leader in innovative research, development and manufacturing, or losing its global standing.
EU to Africa: No more free cash
The European Commission wants to strengthen the link between foreign aid and domestic priorities like energy and migration.
Huawei bribery scandal: Belgium asks European Parliament to lift MEP immunities
Belgian authorities want to investigate five MEPs over cash-for-influence case, officials say.
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.
Greenland dangles rare earths partnership with EU as Trump looms
“We want to expand our cooperation on our critical minerals and energy,” Vivian Motzfeldt says.
EU won’t accept UK-style tariff deal with Trump, ministers say
Washington’s 10 percent baseline tariff on European goods is a red line for the bloc.
Here’s the climate toll of Britain’s new Heathrow runway
Government documents obtained by POLITICO show environmental forecasts for the major airport expansion.
PMQs: Starmer finishes on top as he brands Tories ‘dead party walking’
The PM faced flack about the economic picture — but dismissed Kemi Badenoch’s party as an irrelevant force.
UN tech envoy to US: Don’t see us as charity
The U.S. administration has withdrawn from several U.N. bodies.
How Trump’s trade war could end by June
The challengers say the president is violating the Constitution and hope the Court of International Trade will grant their request for a preliminary injunction before the end of the month.
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.”
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.
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.
Can Australia pay off Turkey to host COP31? The Brits did.
A previously unreported package of investment pledges and U.N. support got Turkey to back down last time.
Strengthening the EU’s global leadership on water resilience
Access to safe water is foundational to health and economic development. The EU’s upcoming strategy should effectively support countries suffering from water insecurity.
Klingbeil, Pistorius, Bas … German Social Democrats reveal ministers for Merz Cabinet
Germany’s junior coalition partner hands key ministries to familiar faces — and springs a few surprises.
Trump seeks to reopen Alcatraz, place tariffs on movies made abroad
“The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he said.
Global financial rule-makers risk losing relevance if Trump pulls back entirely
Without the firepower of the U.S., global regulators would be hamstrung in their efforts to contain a future financial crisis.
US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
Kyiv and Washington have signed a deal to develop mineral resources after months of negotiations.