French government promises new bill on immigration in nod to far right

The previous immigration bill, passed less than a year ago, splintered the pro-Macron group of MPs. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/french-government-new-bill-immigration-far-right-michel-barnier-maud-bregeon/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 France will need more time to comply with EU spending rules, Barnier says

Addressing France’s “colossal” debt was the first major point the new PM hit in his speech. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-will-need-more-time-to-comply-with-eu-spending-rules-barnier-says/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 France should have right-wing PM, says Sarkozy

Former French president calls on Macron to appoint a prime minister from the right. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-should-have-right-wing-pm-sarkozy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Spain blocks Hungarian rail bid over possible Russia ties

Spain says the bid by the Hungarian company — formerly a Russian subsidiary — poses a risk to national security. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-veto-hungarian-takeover-bid-train-russia-ties/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 How Kamala Harris is winning back California tech donors

As the Democratic nominee, the California tech world is returning to Kamala Harris’ side — if she can form a strong enough platform that speaks to their main concerns. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/25/tech-donors-harris-california-00176240?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Hungary looking to redefine its NATO membership

Orbán seeks to ensure non-participation in missions outside of the defense alliance's territory. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-nato-prime-minister-viktor-orban-country-russia-vladimir-putin-west-official/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Putin’s Estonia provocation rings alarm bells in the Baltics

EU demands Russia explain its unilateral demarcation of the Narva River on the Estonian-Russian border. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-putin-border-provocation-estonia-rings-new-alarm-bells-baltics/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Israel must halt Rafah offensive, orders UN top court

ICJ cites "immediate risk" to Palestinians. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-halt-rafah-offensive-orders-un-top-international-court-justice/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 How strong is the far right now that Alternative for Germany MEPs are out of ID?

Add together the projected totals for all the right-wing forces and it comes to a lot of MEPs. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/how-strong-far-right-alternative-for-germany-meps-out-id-maximillian-krah/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron auf Konfrontationskurs

Das Briefing dazu, wie sich Entscheidungen in Brüssel auf Sie auswirken. Mit dem Wissen des größten Newsrooms der europäischen Hauptstadt. Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhören von JÜRGEN KLÖCKNER Mit LAURA HÜLSEMANN und JULIUS BRINKMANN DIE TOP-THEMEN — Agent Provocateur: Frankreichs Präsident kommt mit zwei — aus hiesiger... #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-auf-konfrontationskurs/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Recognizing Palestinian state ‘not a gift to Hamas,’ EU’s top diplomat says

"Israel needs to accept that it can be criticized by people who do not believe that it is doing things well," Josep Borrell said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/palestine-state-recognition-not-gift-hamas-josep-borrell-europe/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 KKR skips early EU concessions in Italian telecoms deal

KKR failed to offer early-stage concessions in the European Commission’s review of its takeover of TIM’s Italian telecoms network, which could see the deal get a longer probe. The Commission’s deal website showed the companies didn’t make any concessions by a Thursday... #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/kkr-skips-early-eu-concessions-in-italian-telecoms-deal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron ally backs Spanish socialist Ribera as EU climate boss

'I would find it very, very good,' Pascal Canfin, a centrist French MEP chairing the environment committee, told POLITICO. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-ally-pascal-canfin-spanish-socialist-teresa-ribera-eu-climate-boss/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Jeremy Corbyn will stand against Labour in UK election

'We have to stand up and say we're not taking this anymore,' says ex-leader booted out of the party under Keir Starmer. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/jeremy-corbyn-run-against-labour-uk-elections/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 US announces travel ban for Georgian Dream politicians behind ‘foreign agent’ law

The move comes as lawmakers prepare to vote through the controversial restrictions on civil society. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-travel-ban-sanction-georgia-dream-politicians-foreign-agent-bill-russian-law/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Far-right Geert Wilders announces new Dutch government deal

But there's still no pick to be the new prime minister, hinting at ongoing disagreement. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/geert-wilders-new-netherlands-government-far-right/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Israel should pay compensation for killing Polish aid worker, says Donald Tusk

Polish prime minister condemned the lack of "a simple, human apology" from the Israelis. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-compensation-death-aid-worker-donald-tusk-poland-world-central-kitchen/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Biden officially clinches Democratic nomination for president

The president was always expected to be the nominee. But now he secured “presumptive” status. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/biden-cllinches-democratic-presidential-nomination-00146648?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Navalny’s former policy chief brutally attacked in Lithuania

Volkiv had tear gas sprayed in his eyes and was beaten with a hammer, his colleagues said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/navalnys-former-policy-chief-brutally-attacked-in-vilnius-says-team/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Paris’ Olympics headache is a wake-up call for Los Angeles mayor

LA Mayor Karen Bass emerged from her trip to Paris with a sense of urgency after witnessing the struggles of the French capital in hosting the Games. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/paris-olympics-la-mayor-bass-california-00146581?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron corners far left, far right with vote on Ukraine aid

A majority of MPs backed the French-Ukrainian security agreement; the vote exposed reservations on aid to Ukraine from parties at both ends of the spectrum. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-forces-right-left-fringes-into-a-corner-in-parliamentary-vote-on-ukraine-aid/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Biden-Orbán feud heats up as Hungary summons envoy over ‘dictatorship’ diss

Budapest's foreign minister fumes that it "is not obliged to tolerate lies, even from the president of the United States." #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/joe-biden-viktor-orban-feud-escalates-hungary-summon-america-ambassador-envoy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Dark Cardinal Selmayr headed for the Vatican

Martin Selmayr, once called the 'Monster of the Berlaymont' by his colleagues, will stay far away from Brussels with a new role. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/dark-cardinal-selmayr-headed-vatican/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Polish rivals unite in DC to lobby for Ukraine military aid

Andrzej Duda and Donald Tusk are coming to the White House in an “absolutely unique sign of political unity.” #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/poland-biden-ukraine-military-aid-00146513?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 US report sees rising risk of ethnic violence in Western Balkans

Annual ODNI assessment collects worldwide threats to U.S. national security. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-intelligence-odni-report-expects-increased-risk-of-ethnic-violence-western-balkans/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 White House expected to announce new aid package for Ukraine

Up to $400 million worth of weapons could be transferred, one Pentagon official said. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/white-house-aid-package-ukraine-00146487?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Romania’s president launches bid for NATO top job against Mark Rutte

Klaus Iohannis vows to ensure Ukraine “prevails in its existential battle” against Russia if he leads the alliance. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romania-president-klaus-iohannis-launch-nato-top-job-bid-mark-rutte/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Romanian president: A vision for NATO’s future

Klaus Iohannis formally announces his bid to be the next NATO secretary-general, and reveals his plan for the military alliance. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-president-a-vision-for-natos-future/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Chega: 5 things to know about Portugal’s surging far-right party

Hard-line policies and racism controversies have marked its journey to becoming Portugal's third-largest political force. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/5-things-portugal-surging-far-right-party-chega-ventura/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU leaders plan to demand ‘sustainable cease-fire’ in Gaza

They are also set to urge Israel to “refrain from a ground operation in Rafah.” #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-call-sustainable-cease-fire-in-gaza/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Romanian centrist lawmakers won’t back von der Leyen

The head of Romania's opposition party accuses the Commission president of downplaying Bucharest's spending irregularities. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-union-party-ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-centrist-lawmakers/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen says EU should open membership talks with Bosnia

EU leaders will discuss enlargement policy at the upcoming European Council. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-announces-eu-should-open-membership-talks-bosnia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Belgium’s far-right prodigy gets prison term for inciting violence

Dries Van Langenhove "revelled in Nazi ideas that cause much suffering," a judge said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-far-right-prodigy-dries-van-langenhove-prison-term-incite-violence-deny-holocaust/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron furious after French commissioner blasts von der Leyen

European Commission bureaucrats have also taken a dim view of Thierry Breton's social media swipe. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/breton-faces-backlash-criticizing-eu-commission-chief/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron to visit Brazil as Mercosur trade talks stall

He'll also stop off in the overseas territory of French Guiana. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-mercosur-talks-brazil-visit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Vatican backtracks after pope’s Ukraine ‘white flag’ blunder

Russia's war on Ukraine is "unjust" and must end, says Holy See's top diplomat. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/vatican-backtracks-pope-call-ukraine-surrender-white-flag-comment-russia-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 France sees no deal on EU spending rules without more room for green, security investment

'That's a no,' says French Finance Minister Le Maire as race continues to get agreement at meeting this week. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-sees-no-deal-on-spending-rules-unless-more-room-for-green-security-investment/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘Unprecedented’ rail traffic between North Korea and Russia suggests military transfers

US think tank Beyond Parallel observed an increase in freight railcars along the North Korea-Russia border, suggesting likely supply of arms and munitions to Moscow. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-north-korea-vladimir-putin-rail-traffic-military-trasfers/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Iran: ‘We support’ Hamas attacks against Israel

Tehran's remarks will fan suspicion it is whipping up conflict to prevent a US-brokered normalization of Israeli-Saudi ties. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-hamas-attacks-against-israel-palestine-jerusalem/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘Catastrophic’ intelligence failure let Hamas wreak havoc, says former Israeli security official

Former deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich told POLITICO that the blame will ultimately lie with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/hamas-israel-pakestina-catastrophic-intelligence-security-chief/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU condemns Hamas attack on Israel as ‘terrorism in its most despicable form’

'Israel has the right to defend itself against such heinous attacks,' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-ursulva-von-der-leyen-hamas-palestina-condemns-terrorism/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Israel under fire amid massive air and ground attack by Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold urgent talks with security chiefs this morning to assess the situation. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-palestina-gaza-air-and-ground-attack-by-hamas/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

Drawing the top stories around the globe. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/worlds-cartoonists-on-this-weeks-events-101/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 How to watch Germany’s state elections like a pro

POLITICO’s handy guide to keeping you on top of all the action in key elections in Bavaria and Hesse. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-state-elections-bavaria-hesse-olaf-scholz-friedrich-merz/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Benelux battle: How 3 ex-PMs could end up jostling for jobs

Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg often punch above their weight in Brussels, claiming powerful EU roles. That may be about to change. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/luxembourg-election-2024-belgium-netherlands-xavier-bettel-alexander-de-croo-mark-rutte-eu-nato/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Italy’s blue crab invasion: If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em

The invasive species is now feasting on young clams and mussels, along with fish roe and other aquatic life, endangering the country’s culinary shellfish tradition. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-blue-crab-invasion-eat-them/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Poland, Hungary force EU leaders to drop migration from Granada declaration

Spain partially salvaged its Granada summit of EU leaders despite political upset on migration. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-hungary-force-eu-leaders-drop-migration-granada-summit-declaration/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Moldova’s President Sandu: Prigozhin wanted to overthrow me

'The situation is really dramatic and we have to protect ourselves,' Sandu added. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/moldova-president-maia-sandu-yevgeny-prigozhin-wagner-group-coup/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Polish PM calls for ‘urgent diplomatic action’ after arrest of two footballers in Netherlands

According to statements by police and the city of Alkmaar, the two players were detained for allegedly assaulting AZ employees. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-prime-minister-mateusz-morawiecki-urgent-diplomatic-action-arrest-legia-warsaw-players-radovan-pankov-josue-pesqueira/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Zelenskyy to visit Romania amid Russia’s ongoing border attacks

The Ukrainian leader will meet with the Romanian President and other senior officials. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-visit-romania-russia-border-attack/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU climate chiefs back radical new 90 percent emissions target

Two new climate commissioners pledged to 'defend' the goal of 90 percent emission cuts by 2040 this week. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-climate-chiefs-back-radical-new-90-percent-emissions-target-2040/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Poland, Hungary threaten to derail EU leaders’ gathering in Granada

Despite signing on to an EU-wide agreement on migration, Warsaw and Budapest say they won't back a declaration in Granada. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-hungary-threaten-derail-eu-leaders-gathering-granada/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Belgian socialist leader says sorry for racist remarks

Several Belgian officials, including some of Rousseau’s own coalition partners, criticized his apology as lackluster. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-socialist-leader-conner-rousseau-sorry-racist-remarks/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Kaczyński pulls out of Polish election debate. ‘I’ll be there,’ says Tusk

Jarosław Kaczyński says he'd rather meet voters than talk to 'liar' Donald Tusk. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/kaczynski-pulls-out-of-polish-election-debate-ill-be-there-says-tusk/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Scottish Labour dares to dream again after thumping Rutherglen by-election win

Huge swing to Scottish Labour buoys once-dominant party's hopes of pushing back the SNP — and winning a national majority in 2024. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/scotland-labour-rutherglen-hamilton-west-by-election-michael-shanks-keir-starmers/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Slovakia halts Ukraine aid after pro-Russia Fico’s election win

Bratislava won't send more aid to Kyiv  as parties that oppose such support are in talks to form a new government after last weekend’s election. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-president-caputova-says-no-military-package-ukraine-aid-after-elections-results/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Russia must pay — and there is no reason why it shouldn’t

Working on ways to seize or use frozen and immobilized Russian assets wouldn’t only be morally right, it would also make sense pragmatically — otherwise it will be Western countries footing the bill. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-must-pay-no-reason-why-shouldnt-ukraine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 France blocks American takeover of nuclear suppliers

The economy ministry cited strategic concerns in vetoing the takeover of France-based Segault by American industrial machinery giant Flowserve. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-vetoes-american-takeover-nuclear-supplier-segault-velan-flowserve/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Iranian Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Mohammadi given award for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/iranian-narges-mohammadi-wins-2023-nobel-peace-prize/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Sunak, Meloni demand more urgency to combat migration

'We are two of the closest friends in Europe today,' British and Italian leaders write. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/giorgia-meloni-rishi-sunak-uk-italy-call-urgency-migration/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Russia to lift fuel export ban amid supply fears

Moscow's self-imposed embargo on diesel sales abroad was designed to tackle shortages at home. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-to-lift-fuel-export-ban-amid-supply-fears/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Labour hails ‘seismic’ victory over Scottish National Party in Rutherglen by-election

The result could open the door to a Labour revival in Scotland. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/labour-hails-seismic-victory-over-scottish-national-party-in-rutherglen-by-election/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Biden team weighs using State Department grants to fund weapons for Ukraine

The program provides loans to help countries purchase military equipment. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/05/biden-state-department-fund-ukraine-00120199?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 How did free-market think tanks take over Westminster?

Presented by Google. #press

https://www.politico.eu/podcast/how-did-free-market-think-tanks-take-over-westminster/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Donald Trump 2.0 — is Europe ready?

Presented by Emergent. #press

https://www.politico.eu/podcast/donald-trump-2-0-is-europe-ready/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Markus Söder’s crumbling empire

The conservative Bavarian premier is expected to seal a clear victory in an election on Sunday. But winning isn’t what it used to be. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/markus-soders-crumbling-empire/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Xavier Bettel’s last stand

Luxembourg's election is set to throw up fraught coalition talks. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/xavier-bettel-future-poll-luxembourg-election-csv/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Disorder! The (occasionally) eventful life of a parliamentary speaker

Some speakers are pushed into the limelight, others seek out adulation. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/disorder-the-occasionally-eventful-life-of-a-parliamentary-speaker/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Paris is disgusting, and I love it: A bedbug’s tale

Parisians are furious about bedbugs but are they right to be? We asked a bedbug. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/paris-bedbugs-metro-dirt-grime/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Shambles in Granada: Mega-gathering of European leaders ends with a whimper

49 leaders, 700 journalists, dozens of bilateral meetings ... and no decisions. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-political-community-granada-mega-gathering-of-european-leaders-ends/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Cocaine and hand grenades: Putin reveals theory on Prigozhin plane crash

The Russian president wants to see his former rival's corpse tested for drugs. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/cocaine-hand-grenades-vladimir-putin-theory-yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Scholz cites risk of ‘escalation’ as reason not to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Germany must avoid an 'escalation of the war' or becoming 'part of the conflict,' German chancellor says #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-olaf-scholz-cites-risk-escalation-deliver-taurus-missiles-to-ukraine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 U.S. F-16 shoots down Turkish drone flying over U.S. forces in Syria

The drone, which belonged to the Turkish government, was armed with air-to-ground missiles and deemed a threat to the American troops and Syrian Democratic Forces at the Tal Baydar base. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/05/u-s-f-16-shoots-down-turkish-drone-flying-over-u-s-forces-in-syria-00120166?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Moldova’s EU accession talks should start this year, MEPs say

Show of support comes as Parliament chief Roberta Metsola meets Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Spain. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/moldovas-eu-accession-talks-should-start-this-year-meps-say/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU leaders sharpen tone on migration ahead of Granada summit

'Irregular migration needs to be immediately addressed in a determined manner,' draft text says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-sharpen-tone-migration-declaration-granada-summit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Alleged attack on German far-right leader raises questions

'There is no evidence that Mr. Chrupalla was approached or attacked,' German police said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/alleged-attack-german-far-right-leader-tino-chrupalla-questions/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Juncker: I fought Trump for 4 years

It was 'hand-to-hand combat,' says ex-Commission chief about former US president. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/jean-claude-juncker-donald-trump-europe-united-states-election-defense/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘Van Quickenborne bill’ threatens Belgian democracy, activists say

The Belgian government says a proposed law will protect protesters while activists fear it could endanger them. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/van-quickenborne-bill-threaten-belgium-democracy-activists-say/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Russia kills 50 in bomb attack on café, shop in northeast Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the strike a 'particularly brutal' crime. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-attack-ukraine-kharkiv-hroza-bombing/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Illegal drugs loom over Luxembourg’s election

Citizens fume as narcotics wave crashes into the Grand Duchy. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/drugs-luxembourg-election-xavier-bettel/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Sanction Serbia’s Vučić or I won’t meet him, Kosovo’s president says

The statements come on the heels of new hostilities between Kosovo and Serbia. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/sanction-serbia-aleksandar-vucic-or-i-wont-meet-him-kosovos-president-vjosa-osmani-says/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Blinken: US and EU need legal frameworks to seize Russian assets

Moscow has to pay to rebuild Ukraine, the top diplomat says, telling Putin: 'You broke it, you bought it.' #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-ukraine-war-antony-blinken-thinks-russia-should-pay-for-restoration-of-ukraine-you-broke-it-you-bought-it/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan and EU over Nagorno-Karabakh attack

Lawmakers say gas and oil imports into EU should be blocked if Baku moves against Armenia. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-condemns-azerbaijan-eu-over-nagorno-karabakh-attack/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU to US: Help, we can’t cope without you on Ukraine

Bloc's foreign policy chief says Europe can't compensate if Washington drops support for Kyiv. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/josep-borell-eu-ukraine-to-us-help-we-cant-cope-without-you-on-ukraine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 MEPs confirm EU’s new climate chiefs

Maroš Šefčovič and Wopke Hoekstra pass plenary vote to take up European Commission posts. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/meps-confirm-eus-new-climate-chiefs/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Britain’s Labour Party is winning over business chiefs, poll suggests

Poll shared with POLITICO London Influence comes as Labour and the Tories duke it out for business endorsements. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/britain-labour-party-keir-starmer-business-poll/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Juncker: Ukraine is totally corrupt

Former European Commission chief bashes Kyiv's EU candidacy. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/jean-claude-juncker-ukraine-corruption-eu-accession/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Restaurant review: Rizes Brussels

A cozy Mediterranean spot in the heart of Louise. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-restaurant-review-rizes-brussels/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Russia to build naval base in breakaway Georgia region

Abkhazia has already signed an agreement for the new base, according to the region's leader. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russia-black-sea-abkhazia-plans-to-build-naval-base-in-georgias-breakaway-region-as-it-pulls-vessels-from-sevastopol-base/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 UK says ‘retain and explain’ statues of slave traders

New guidance for U.K. museums suggests resisting political campaigns to remove controversial statues. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-culture-secretary-lucy-frazer-retain-explain-statues-slave-traders/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Zelenskyy arrives in Spain for European Political Community summit

Ukrainian president attends as the West wobbles on aid to his war-struck country. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-ukraine-european-political-community-spain-granada-summit-war-defense-diplomacy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 France starts pulling soldiers out of Niger

Emmanuel Macron's military drawdown in Africa's Sahel region continues. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-pull-out-troops-niger-sahel-region-military-coup/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Shrimpgate hits European Parliament after staffer suffers allergic reaction

An unadvertised crustacean in a Strasbourg canteen meal sparks calls for better allergen disclosure. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-allergens-shrimp-soup-allergic-reaction-lithuania/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 How I decolonized my Russian mind and retook Kyiv

Ukrainians are responding to Vladimir Putin's assault by reclaiming our identity from those who sought to erase it. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/how-i-decolonized-my-russian-mind-russia-ukraine-history-education/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU cash is being increasingly misused, auditors warn

Countries are under pressure to spend money quickly and that's creating difficulties. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-cash-increasingly-misused-auditors-warn/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 On the hunt for the missing statues of Francisco Franco

Banished from public spaces, the dictator's discarded monuments lie scattered in government buildings across Spain. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/decolonizing-cities-francisco-franco-statues-spain/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Europe’s monumental challenge: How do you solve a problem like Hitler?

Berlin worked to eliminate the monuments of Hitler's Third Reich. Rome remains full of reminders of Il Duce. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/decolonizing-cities-hitler-stalin-fascism-history-nazism/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Policing the world: Michael Froman on limits to US power

Presented by Novavax. #press

https://www.politico.eu/podcast/policing-the-world-michael-froman-on-limits-to-us-power/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Exorcising King Leopold’s ghost: Brussels takes on its colonial monuments

Attempts to reckon with symbols of colonialism in public spaces have revived a fraught debate about the country's history. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/decolonizing-cities-king-leopold-ii-black-lives-matter-belgium-colonial-history/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Rishi Sunak slows Mexico and Canada trade talks as he eyes pre-election UK/US pact

UK firms' access to Canadian and Mexican markets is set to expire in the coming months — and British negotiators were already stretched. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-slow-mexico-canada-trade-talks-pre-election-us-uk-pact/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘He just loves winding them up’: Could Nigel Farage actually lead the Tories?

Britain's Tories are sounding friendly with Brexiteer Nigel Farage. POLITICO maps an unlikely but not impossible climb to the top. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-lead-conservatory-party-conference-uk-politics/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 In Granada, backlash grows against Ukraine’s EU accession

As leaders meet in Spain, some believe the EU must grow or die while others resent the realities of that prospect. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/in-granada-backlash-grows-against-ukraines-eu-accession/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Poland’s election: Big hopes but no quick fixes

The country is so divided and dysfunctional after eight years of populist rule that it will be difficult to change much —  no matter who wins. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/polands-election-is-the-most-important-this-year-tusk-kaczynski-morawiecki-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine is ‘freaking out’ as McCarthy chaos threatens US military aid 

After the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, there is concern in Kyiv that Ukraine has become a tool of US domestic politics. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-mccarthy-united-states-speaker-war-russia-invasion-weapons-ammunition/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop