Is Poland’s election fair? Pro-government media bias casts a shadow over vote

Press freedom groups say a PiS victory in October would 'push Poland down the path to emulating the situations in Hungary, Turkey or Russia.' #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-election-fair-pro-government-media-bias-tvp-telewizja-polska-cast-shadow-vote/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine liberates village near devastated Bakhmut

Kyiv says it has retaken Andriivka in the Donetsk region in an area that remains one of the hottest on the eastern front. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ukraine-war-andriivka-village-near-bakhmut-liberated/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 The new Axis of Evil? Lukashenko touts Russia, Belarus, North Korea alliance

Vladimir Putin follows Kim Jong Un meeting by chatting to Belarusian ruler in Sochi. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/new-axis-evil-alexander-lukashenko-tout-russia-belarus-north-korea-alliance-sochi/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple to update iPhone 12 to assuage radiation concerns

A French regulator had required the smartphone to be pulled from the market. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/apple-to-update-iphone-12-to-assuage-radiation-concerns/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Macron skips UN General Assembly amid busy diplomatic schedule

The absences of both France's president and Britain's prime minister have raised eyebrows. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-macron-skips-un-general-assembly-new-york-busy-diplomatic-schedule/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Hungary’s Orbán calls for less climate panic, more babies

The right-wing leader said 'Western elites' were too concerned with carbon quotas and not enough with falling birth rates. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-viktor-orban-climate-change-panic-babies-birth-rate/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU ethics watchdog questions Commission over Tunisia migrant deal

The European Ombudsman wants answers on human rights under Ursula von der Leyen's controversial migration agreement with Tunis. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-ethics-watchdog-ombudsman-question-commission-tunisia-migrant-deal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Zelenskyy to visit Washington after UN appearance

The Ukrainian president will meet with President Joe Biden and key members of Congress, a person familiar with the plans confirmed. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/14/zelenskyy-washington-un-biden-00116110?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Meet Robert Peston — ITV’s political editor on friendship, loss and being the face of a crisis

Presented by Google. #press

https://www.politico.eu/podcast/meet-robert-peston-itvs-political-editor-on-friendship-loss-and-being-the-face-of-a-crisis/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 State of the European Union — the big annual speech and MEPs debate

Presented by Emergent. #press

https://www.politico.eu/podcast/state-of-the-european-union-the-big-annual-speech-and-meps-debate/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Make-or-break moment looms for Northern Ireland’s failed government

Democratic Unionist chief Jeffrey Donaldson is under pressure to resume power-sharing before U.K. election fever takes hold. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-jeffrey-donaldson-failed-government-moment-uk-sunak/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 The beginning of the end? Catalan amnesty stirs up a political storm in Spain

PM Pedro Sánchez must approve an amnesty in exchange for nationalist support. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-catalan-amnesty-stir-up-political-storm/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Robert Peston: We treat grief like a dirty secret 

One of Westminster's most familiar faces talks death, writing and punk rock on the latest episode of Westminster Insider. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/robert-peston-we-treat-grief-like-a-dirty-secret/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 50 shades of gray: Truss, Sarkozy and the art of the political memoir.

Who wants to read a book about governance by someone who was outlasted by a lettuce? #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/declassified-truss-sarkozy-art-of-the-political-memoir/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 When in doubt, Europe scuttles back to euro-acronyms

The bloc’s leaders can give themselves a pat on the back for their military support of Ukraine, but they should avoid the old habit of coming up with a new set of acronyms and thinking that fixes problems. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/when-doubt-eu-use-euro-acronyms-russia-ukraine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Can you protect us from Russia? Finns have one question for their next president 

Finland’s new head of state will have a big say over how NATO’s newest member secures its 1,340 km border with Russia. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/finland-election-replace-president-niniisto-relation-russia-nato-haavisto/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen won’t stand as MEP candidate in shot at second term

The European Commission president is sidestepping a campaign to be a EU lawmaker while remaining her party's lead candidate. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-von-der-leyen-wont-run-mep-second-term-germany-ep/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges

A Delaware grand jury charged the president’s son with illegally owning a gun as a drug user. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/14/hunter-biden-indicted-on-gun-charges-00115964?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 What you need to know about the EU investigation into Chinese e-cars

Brussels would have to decide  whether to impose provisional tariffs within 9 months of kicking off the investigation. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-von-der-leyen-anti-subsidy-investigation-into-chinese-e-cars/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Westminster just crowned its Dog of the Year (no, really)

A bandana-wearing cockapoo called TJ steals the show as British MPs push dog-related causes and show off their pals. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/united-kingdom-westminster-mps-dog-of-the-year-competition-kennel-club-dogs-trust-show/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim Jong Un’s invite to North Korea

It would be the first visit to North Korea for the Russian leader, if he makes the journey, since 2000. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-north-korea-russia-visit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Far-right EU lawmakers nominate Elon Musk for human rights award

ID group cites tech billionaire's release of Twitter Files as protection of freedom of expression. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/identity-and-democracy-nominate-elon-musk-eu-human-rights-award-sakharov-prize/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Hungary taunts Sweden over stalled NATO bid

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó writes letter baiting his Swedish counterpart. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-taunts-sweden-over-stalled-nato-bid/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 NASA to Americans: Help us spot UFOs

A new study out Thursday calls for the public to use smartphone apps as the agency seeks more answers on mysterious sightings. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/14/nasa-to-americans-help-us-find-ufos-00115896?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 China trying to ‘headhunt’ powerful Brits, UK government claims

Admission comes as British government responds to damning report on efforts to counter Chinese interference. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/china-trying-to-headhunt-powerful-brits-uk-government-claims/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ECB lifts rates to record high, even as it slashes growth outlook

Deposit rate hiked to 4.0 percent amid expectations of prolonged inflation overshoot. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ecb-lift-rates-to-record-high-even-as-it-slashes-growth-outlook/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU digital chief in Beijing next week for tech, AI talks

Digital dialogue comes as EU, China clash over electric car subsidies. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-union-beijing-china-vera-jourova-technology-ai-talks-electric-vehicles/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 MEPs to grill Dutch climate commissioner pick Wopke Hoekstra on October 2

Meanwhile, Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will face European parliamentarians on October 3. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-hearing-dutch-climate-commissioner-wopke-hoekstra-october-2/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Bulgaria to drop ban on Ukrainian grain imports

Sofia breaks ranks with Poland, which has threatened to extend ban. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-to-drop-ban-on-ukrainian-grain-imports/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 French prosecutors probe Champagne grape-pickers’ deaths in extreme heat

'With climate change, the situation is bound to get worse,' union rep says on French radio. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-champagne-grape-workers-death-extreme-heat-prosecutors-heat-wave-climate-change/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Tunisia denies entry to EU lawmakers on official visit

MEPs had planned the trip following the European Commission's controversial migration deal with the North African country. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/tunisia-denies-entry-to-eu-lawmakers-delegation/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine says it wrecked Russian submarine with British cruise missiles

Kyiv confirmed it was behind Wednesday's attack on the port of Sevastopol, in a rare admission. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-war-submarine-british-cruise-missile-sevastopol-crimea/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Zelenskyy heading to New York to court the rest of the world

Ukrainian leaders are trying to shore up support from dozens of countries and hope in-person talks will make a difference. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-heading-to-new-york-ukraine-russia-war/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 China slams EU over electric vehicle subsidy probe

Beijing will "firmly safeguard" the interests of Chinese businesses, says commerce ministry. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/china-warns-car-subsidy-probe-will-have-negative-impact-on-trade/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Poland’s conservatives need the rural vote to stay in power. Will it hold up?

The ruling Law and Justice party faces growing competition for countryside voters as it seeks a record third term. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-mateusz-morawiecki-conservatives-need-the-rural-vote-to-stay-in-power-will-it-hold-up/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Knowledge gaps for perishable liquid food packs threaten Green Deal

Analysis of food packaging studies reveals significant evidence gaps for policymakers deliberating on packaging reuse targets in proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation #press

https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/knowledge-gaps-for-perishable-liquid-food-packs-threaten-green-deal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 WTF is Christine Lagarde up to?

The ECB president has sounded the death knell for the dollar and predicted the end of the world economy as we know it — does she know something we don’t? #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/christine-lagarde-profile-european-central-bank/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 To clinch peace in the Caucasus, pay attention to both sides

While trade with neighboring Azerbaijan might improve the lot of Armenians, it would remove their leaders’ raison d'être. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/to-clinch-peace-in-the-caucasus-pay-attention-to-both-sides/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Suspected Chinese spy met UK minister for discussions on key legislation

Researcher attended meeting with Cabinet Office minister to discuss changes to Procurement Bill. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-suspected-chinese-spy-attended-meeting-minister-on-key-bill/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Boris Johnson warns Donald Trump not to drop US support for Ukraine

Former UK leader argues Putin victory could not be endured by a president 'who wanted to Make America Great Again.' #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/boris-johnson-donald-trump-us-support-ukraine-war-russia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Mission: Impossible — Transparency? EU closes a chapter on Qatargate

MEPs passed a key set of reforms as the Commission president sidestepped questions of transparency and corruption. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-meps-qatargate-transparency-assets-declaration/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Tobias Ellwood quits as UK defense committee chair after Taliban video backlash

Key defense scrutiny role vacated after fellow members hit out at call to re-engage with Taliban. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/tobias-ellwood-quits-as-uk-defense-committee-chair-after-taliban-video-backlash/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen doles out political gifts in campaign-like State of the Union speech

Cautious and carefully calibrated, von der Leyen's SOTEU speech planted the seeds for her reelection bid — though she didn't say a word about her plans. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen-doles-out-political-gifts-in-campaign-like-state-of-the-union-speech/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Biden rep Joe Kennedy says Northern Ireland ‘ripe’ for US investment despite deadlock

But Biden's economic envoy comes empty-handed to an Investment summit overshadowed by the failure of power-sharing. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/joe-biden-economy-envoy-joe-kennedy-northern-ireland-ripe-for-us-investment-despite-political-deadlock/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in 5 charts

Commission president's annual address sees a new word rise in prominence. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/state-of-the-european-union-speech-ursula-von-der-leyen-data-charts/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Germany’s Social Democrats throw party for Putin’s pal Gerhard Schröder

Russia-linked former chancellor to be honored at private gathering. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/former-german-chancellor-gerhard-schroder-vladimir-putin-pal-russia-spd/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 What Ursula von der Leyen said vs. what she meant

We peel back the rhetorical layers of the Commission president's carefully calibrated State of the Union speech. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-state-of-the-union-europe-speech-strasbourg/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen courts conservatives with industry-focused Green Deal speech

It's the clearest sign yet that the EU's climate agenda is moving from regulation to implementation. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-conservatives-industry-green-deal-speech-state-of-the-union/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Theresa May says her Brexit deal was better than Boris Johnson’s

The former PM accused her successor of accepting the EU's original Brexit offer and then claiming it as 'a great victory. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-theresa-may-says-brexit-deal-was-better-than-boris-johnsons/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 PMQs scorecard: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer fight about spies as Black Mirror creator watches

The British prime minister struggled to bat off questions about the U.K.'s problems. At least Charlie Brooker was there. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/pmqs-scorecard-uk-rishi-sunak-keir-starmer-spies-diplomacy-black-mirror/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen vows EU strategy to combat drug trafficking

Commission president pledges European ports alliance as key part of narcotics plan. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-strategy-combat-drug-trafficking/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 EU risks trade war with China over electric vehicles

The probe puts the EU on course for a battery battle with Beijing. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-china-electric-cars-probe-trade-war/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 We can’t rely on Russia to protect us anymore, Armenian PM says

Once one of the Kremlin's closest allies, Armenia is now conducting joint drills with US soldiers. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/we-cant-rely-russia-protect-us-anymore-nikol-pashinyan-armenia-pm/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Kaja Kallas blasts ‘witch hunt’ probe into husband’s Russia business ties

'It is an excuse to waste time in parliament,' Estonian PM says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/estonia-kaja-kallas-witch-hunt-husband-business-ties-russia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen invokes ‘call of history’ as she backs EU membership for Ukraine

European Commission president says she envisages the EU growing to more than 30 countries. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/state-of-the-union-european-union-von-der-leyen-strasbourg-ukraine-eu-membership-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukrainian missiles strike Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Crimea, Moscow says

A shipyard in Russian-occupied Sevastopol erupted in flames early Wednesday, with two ships damaged. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-missiles-strike-russia-black-sea-fleet-crimea-sevastopol-moscow-says/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen wants Bulgaria, Romania in Schengen ASAP

“Let us finally bring them in — without any further delay,” says European Commission president. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-bulgaria-and-romania-in-schengen-without-any-further-delay/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Putin and Kim Jong Un begin talks as Russia seeks weapons

Moscow-North Korea love-in kicks off at the Vostochny cosmodrome. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/putin-kim-jong-un-russia-north-korea-ukraine-war-ammunition/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Von der Leyen hits China with electric vehicle subsidy probe

'Europe is open for competition. Not for a race to the bottom,' says European Commission chief in annual address. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-hits-china-with-electric-vehicle-subsidy-probe/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Emmanuel Macron set to host UK Labour leader Keir Starmer in Paris

Coup for Britain's opposition leader as French president agrees to bilateral summit. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-host-uk-labour-leader-keir-starmer-paris/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 UK foreign secretary James Cleverly holidays with lobbyist in Gibraltar

"Private" trip with well-connected Conservative lobbyist comes amid concerns about government transparency. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-foreign-secretary-james-cleverly-ahzaz-chowdhury-conservative-lobbyist/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Why EU speeches are so damn boring

And how Brussels can rescue the ancient art of oratory. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/why-eu-speech-damn-boring/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Morocco stalls on French earthquake aid amid strained relations

An official visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco has been postponed several times. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/marrakech-morocco-stalls-earthquake-aid-offer-from-france-strained-relations/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 We won’t cut China out of AI summit over spying scandal, UK says

LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s government suggested it would not rescind a possible Chinese invite to the U.K.’s AI Safety Summit despite pressure to do so after police arrested a parliamentary aide on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Influential backbench MP Iain... #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/we-wont-cut-china-out-of-ai-summit-over-spying-scandal-uk-says/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ex-Pakistani cricketer gets 12-year prison sentence for putting bounty on Geert Wilders’ head

'The words used by the suspect are unambiguous: He promises a significant amount of money to perform a specific act, namely killing Wilders,' court says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/khalid-latif-geert-wilders-pakistan-cricket-player-prison-sentence/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia

Visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure military equipment from Pyongyang for its war on Ukraine. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-visit-russia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Runners and riders for the EU’s bank job

The EIB needs a new boss. Here are the contenders. (Although to be honest, some of them are just making up the numbers.) #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/5-candidates-race-eu-bank-job-eib-vestager-calvino-franco-czerwinska-ostros/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine reclaims Black Sea oil and gas platforms from Russia, Kyiv says

After repeated skirmishes, Ukrainian troops seize strategically significant installations. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-reclaims-strategic-black-sea-oil-and-gas-rigs-kyiv-says/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Poland’s government under fire after reports of cash-for-visas scheme

The ruling party is scrambling to distance itself from the scandal, which could dent its support ahead of next month's election. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-government-under-fire-cash-for-visa-scheme-scandal-election/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 UK civil servants were in tears over Brexit, top official says

Former foreign office chief Simon McDonald says he breached protocol and told ministers he had voted to remain in the EU. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-civil-servants-tears-brexit-vote-simon-mcdonald/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 China’s not a foe, says UK minister amid parliament spy scandal

Beijing best described as a 'challenge,' says Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-minister-kemi-badenoc-china-foe-parliament-spy-scandal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine needs to do more to fight corruption, Germany’s Baerbock says

Kyiv 'still [has] a way to go in the implementation of the anti-oligarch law and the fight against corruption,' German foreign minister says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-foreign-minister-annalena-baerbock-ukraine-needs-to-do-more-to-fight-corruption/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 The secret to winning the Polish election: Bashing Tusk

Donald Tusk and Jarosław Kaczyński have turned the upcoming Polish election into a personal fight. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-election-pis-bashing-opposition-leader-donald-tusk/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Putin wants more land. The EU is racing to get there first

European Union expansion is back on the agenda for Ursula von der Leyen but rapid growth is going to hurt. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-vladimir-putin-more-land-eu-enlargement-growth/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Disgraced football chief Luis Rubiales resigns over World Cup kiss scandal

UK journalist Piers Morgan lands exclusive interview with Spain's departing federation boss. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-football-chief-luis-rubiales-resigns-over-world-cup-kiss-sexism-scandal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Vienna seeks to calm Selmayr ‘blood money’ furor

EU envoy faces European Commission rebuke for confronting Austria with difficult truths. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/austria-martin-selmayr-blood-money-russia-row/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘I don’t want to contain China,’ Biden says in Beijing’s backyard

Biden is on the third day of his Asian trip that included stops in India for the G20 summit and Vietnam to upgrade the bilateral relationship. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/10/biden-china-g20-00114892?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Brexiters rage after crowd waves EU flags at Royal Albert Hall

Thousands of blue-and-yellow EU flags were waved in the audience during a rendition of 'Rule, Britannia!' during Last Night at the Proms. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-eu-flags-royal-albert-hall-bbc-proms/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Blinken defends G20’s statement on Ukraine amid criticism

'The G20 countries in this statement all stood up for the importance of territorial integrity, sovereignty,' he said. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/10/blinken-g20-ukraine-russia-00114898?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Polish opposition threatens to go after central bank chief over inflation

Civic Platform vows to hold Adam Glapiński accountable for 'destroying the independence' of the central bank, if it wins October's election. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-opposition-central-bank-adam-glapinski-inflation-election/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 West goes easy on Russia to save the G20

G20 remains intact, but many are questioning at what cost as Western powers opt for consensus. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/west-russia-ukraine-war-save-g20-summit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Musk biographer tries to ‘clarify’ details on Starlink in Ukraine after outcry

'Musk did not enable it, because he thought, probably correctly, that would cause a major war,' Walter Isaacson says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-biographer-walter-isaacson-clarify-details-starlink-war-russia-ukraine-outcry/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Earthquake in Morocco kills over 800 people

More than 670 have been injured in the tremor, according to the Interior Ministry. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/earthquake-morocco-800-people-dead/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Putin hopes for closer ties with North Korea in message to Kim Jong Un

Kim may travel to Moscow this month as the Kremlin seeks military equipment for Ukraine war. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-closer-ties-north-korea-russia-kim-jong-un/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Draft G20 statement: Respect ‘territorial integrity’ in Russia-Ukraine war

Final version of G20 communique, expected to be issued on Sunday, could change as countries including Russia have to approve the text. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/g20-draft-statement-respect-ukraine-russia-war-territorial-integrity/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Coalition of world leaders calls for tripling renewable energy

European Commission president to lobby heads of state at G20 in India to join coalition. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/coalition-of-world-leaders-calls-for-tripling-renewable-energy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Who are the G20’s bad guys now?

With Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping staying away, B-list bad boys are flexing their muscles. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/g20-summit-india-new-dehli-bad-guys-recep-tayyip-erdogan-mohammed-bin-salman/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 COP28: A chance to course-correct on the global clean energy transition

The global clean energy transition is dangerously off-course, but we get back on track by taking urgent action now. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/cop28-a-chance-to-course-correct-on-the-global-clean-energy-transition/?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-97/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 UK’s embattled Rishi Sunak ‘entirely confident’ he can win in 2024

Polls suggest otherwise, but UK prime minister sounds bullish on India trip. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uks-embattled-rishi-sunak-fired-up-and-entirely-confident-he-can-win-in-2024/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty steals G20 show as Biden and Trudeau cut lonelier figures

Downing Street is keen to put Murty — businesswoman and daughter of an Indian IT tycoon — front and center #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/sunaks-mega-rich-wife-steals-the-g20-show-as-trudeau-and-biden-cut-lonely-figures/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Russia summons Armenian ambassador over Ukraine aid pledge

Once one of Moscow's closest allies, the South Caucasus nation says relying on the Kremlin was a ‘mistake.’ #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-summons-armenian-ambassador-over-ukraine-aid-pledge/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Horizon Brexit row fixed? Now let’s sort electric vehicles, Rishi Sunak tells EU

Research deal 'demonstrates that our relationship with our European partners is positive, it’s constructive,' says British PM. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-uk-horizon-programme-brexit-row-electric-vehicles-eu/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is ‘a tough dude … a real Texan,’ says George W. Bush

Former US president says Putin may not stop at invading Ukraine. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-zelenskyy-tough-dude-real-texan-says-us-george-w-bush/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Italian PM Meloni defends her partner’s controversial rape remarks

The far-right leader argued the journalist’s words were misinterpreted. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-pm-giorgia-meloni-defends-her-partner-andrea-giambruno-controversial-rape-remarks/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Zelenskyy: Putin killed Prigozhin

Zelenskyy accuses Putin over Prigozhin's plane crash. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-russian-president-vladimir-putin-killed-yevgeny-prigozhin-dmitry-utkin-wagner/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 The world isn’t on track to meet Paris Agreement goals, says UN climate review

The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change says 'much more is needed' to hit the pact's global warming targets. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/paris-agreement-goals-failed-climate-change-global-warming-united-nations-climate-review/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Roberta Metsola draws ire from Greens over apparent shift on climate

European Parliament chief clarifies comments over climate laws fueling populism. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/roberta-metsola-climate-policy-populism-european-union-green-anger-european-peoples-party/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Germany’s inglourious Bavarian

A Nazi scandal roiling Bavarian politics signals many Germans are tired of being sorry. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-inglourious-bavarian-hubert-aiwanger/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Finnish government and top ministers survive confidence votes over racism scandals

Two senior Cabinet members and the government as a whole survive parliament votes. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/finnish-government-and-top-ministers-survive-confidence-vote-over-racism-scandal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Cuba arrests 17 for luring young men to fight for Russia

Suspects could face life in jail or even death sentence, prosecutor says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/cuba-arrests-17-people-luring-young-men-war-russia-human-trafficking/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop 

 Elon Musk sabotaged Ukrainian attack on Russian fleet in Crimea by turning off Starlink

Top Russian official praises Musk’s move to shut down Starlink during Ukraine’s strike attempt. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-ukraine-starlink-russia-crimea-war-drone-submarine-attack-sabotage/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop