EU takes shot at Musk over Trump interview — and misses – POLITICO
Europe’s chief digital official faces fire for “interfering” in U.S. election.| POLITICO
Elon Musk roasted by Meta’s Nick Clegg – POLITICO
The Meta exec and former British deputy PM launched a broadside at X owner Elon Musk.| POLITICO
China complains to Prague about EU duties on EVs and asks for help – POLITICO
Beijing has made it clear that it does not accept Brussels’ decision against Chinese carmakers.| POLITICO
Backlash builds as Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far right – POLITICO
“Only the AfD can save Germany,” said the key Donald Trump ally.| POLITICO
China’s bid to join major trade bloc kicked into the long grass – POLITICO
Tangles over Taiwan mean Costa Rica will instead become front-runner to join the 12-nation CPTPP, senior officials from member nations tell POLITICO.| POLITICO
Who’s who in the EU’s fight over nature restoration – POLITICO
The controversial bill faces its make-or-break moment after months of fierce lobbying and politicking.| POLITICO
UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills – POLITICO
Britain turned down an offer to remain a member of the cultural exchange program after Brexit.| POLITICO
How China schooled the West on climate change – POLITICO
Brussels is launching a trade probe into Beijing’s EV subsidies. But China still leads the race to go green.| POLITICO
Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing – POLITICO
According to high-ranking Ukrainian officers, the military picture is grim and Russian generals could find success wherever they decide to focus their upcoming offensive.| POLITICO
As Ukraine counteroffensive gets bogged down, it’s back to the drawing board – POLITICO
There’s a feeling we’re back in a war of attrition that risks stretching the patience of impatient allies, who only have themselves to blame for the slow progress.| POLITICO
The path to 2030: Innovations for an HIV-free generation. – POLITICO
Long-acting innovative therapies are key to ending HIV in Europe. Governments must take immediate action to foster a supportive environment for innovation.| POLITICO
Defenders of the Romanian nation and all Europeans – POLITICO
A strong European Union is built on protecting each of its members’ interests equally. The AUR is ready to collaborate.| POLITICO
What the ‘show me the money’ climate summit tells us about the new Trump era – POLITICO
Big-money pledges will be even harder to trust. Fossil fuel producers have more leverage. China is ascendant.| POLITICO
Tallinn’s startups tackle post-pandemic packaging waste – POLITICO
Alternative packaging solutions and nimble urban policymaking is helping the city tackle packaging waste.| POLITICO
UK warning: Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare is threat to NATO – POLITICO
Russian state-aligned groups have stepped up their cyberattacks against NATO countries in the past year, according to a senior British minister.| POLITICO
7 reasons why Romanian voters are hacked off — by the numbers – POLITICO
From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds — and politicians’ programs.| POLITICO
UN wants to end world’s plastic addiction. 5 things could derail it. – POLITICO
Plastic waste is choking the planet. Green groups hope a summit in Busan, South Korea, will end with a deal as momentous as the 2015 Paris climate agreement.| POLITICO
Labour MP failed to declare Indian donations in questions to ministers – POLITICO
Navendu Mishra tabled 14 written questions on U.K. relations with India but did not highlight donations, POLITICO scrutiny of parliamentary records shows.| POLITICO
UK’s Starmer says Ukraine support is ‘self-defence’ after Storm Shadows hit Russia – POLITICO
U.K. prime minister remains tight-lipped on Storm Shadow missile use — but appears to preempt condemnation from Moscow.| POLITICO
PMQs: Booming Alex Burghart wins with attack on Labour’s farm tax – POLITICO
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner struggled when asked about the impact of inheritance tax changes in the budget — and if the government would go further.| POLITICO
Oxford University’s China dilemma – POLITICO
Politicians are among those vying to run the elite institution — and they’re squaring off over Beijing’s influence on Britain.| POLITICO
We won’t let local opposition block energy projects, UK minister says – POLITICO
Michael Shanks tells POLITICO: “We can’t just keep saying: ‘Yes, we need the infrastructure, but please don’t build it here.’”| POLITICO
Inside Keir Starmer’s election night whirlwind – POLITICO
From Waheed Alli’s sofa to the Cabinet Room inside No. 10: a new book details the tumultuous 24 hours that propelled the Labour leader into power.| POLITICO
British MPs want to grill Elon Musk over X’s role in riots – POLITICO
Move risks escalating a growing war of words between the Musk and the Labour government.| POLITICO
Britain revives Chinese ties after Trump victory – POLITICO
Could an awkward handshake in Rio signal a new era in the Sino-Anglo relationship?| POLITICO
Netanyahu arrest warrant shows Keir Starmer’s Israel dilemma – POLITICO
The UK prime minister risks pleasing nobody as debate swirls over the International Criminal Court’s move.| POLITICO
Ban the polls: UK election strategists slam ‘inaccurate’ voter surveys – POLITICO
Tory Isaac Levido and Labour’s Morgan McSweeney both see the case for a black-out on publishing polls ahead of election day, according to a new book.| POLITICO
UK MPs back assisted dying in historic vote – POLITICO
LONDON — MPs have voted by 330 to 275 in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time. MPs backed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by b…| POLITICO
Syrian rebels reportedly take control of half of Aleppo – POLITICO
Surprise attack injected fresh uncertainty into a region that has been convulsed by wars in Gaza and Lebanon.| POLITICO
Putin approves new budget with record defense spending – POLITICO
EU officials traveled to Kyiv on Sunday to show “unwavering support” for Ukraine on the first day of the new European Commission’s mandate.| POLITICO
Heidi Alexander is new UK transport secretary – POLITICO
The appointment follows the resignation of Louise Haigh over a criminal offense.| POLITICO
Starmer: Britain doesn’t have to pick between Trump and Europe – POLITICO
U.K. prime minister rejects “utterly” the idea his country has to pick a side as Donald Trump looms.| POLITICO
Zelenskyy says NATO guarantees could end ‘hot phase’ of Ukraine war – POLITICO
The parts of Ukraine controlled by Kyiv should be taken “under the NATO umbrella” in an arrangement that still endorses the country’s internationally recognized borders, Ukrainian…| POLITICO
European countries vote to give farmers more freedom to shoot wolves – POLITICO
The decision by Bern Convention members is a major win for the EU and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.| POLITICO
EU won’t surrender to oil states in plastic treaty negotiations – POLITICO
Oil producers don’t want a deal that puts limits on plastic production. The EU does.| POLITICO
Elon Musk and Nigel Farage get flirty – POLITICO
Westminster is abuzz with talk of closer ties between the Trump adviser and chief Brexiteer.| POLITICO
Belgium’s Romanians poised to propel the far right into power – POLITICO
Frustrated with mainstream parties and unable to return home, Romanians abroad are emerging as staunch supporters of ultranationalist presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu.| POLITICO
UK PM vows crackdown on rioters who clashed with police after Southport stabbings – POLITICO
Keir Starmer said he would unleash “full force of the law” against far-right protesters who “hijacked” a memorial for the victims of an attack at a children’s dance event.| POLITICO
How the far right weaponized heat pumps – POLITICO
Alternative for Germany has woven climate change policy alongside migration and Euroskepticism into its grand narrative of decay, elitism and rage.| POLITICO
Keir Starmer’s plan to tackle the far right? Fill some potholes. – POLITICO
Labour wants to show government can work after a wave of social unrest.| POLITICO
TikTok CEO summoned to European Parliament over role in shock Romania election – POLITICO
The role of Chinese-owned TikTok is under scrutiny following the shock victory of a far-right candidate in Romania’s election.| POLITICO
Ruble tumbles as Russia’s war economy comes under increasing strain – POLITICO
New sanctions package closes one of the last conduits of hard currency to Moscow.| POLITICO
Russian defense chief will visit North Korea this week to ‘strengthen’ military ties – POLITICO
Moscow’s relations with Pyongyang remain warm as Kremlin scrounges further munitions.| POLITICO
Europe is under attack from Russia. Why isn’t it fighting back? – POLITICO
Western countries have shied away from reacting to Kremlin acts of sabotage and terror.| POLITICO
Trump allies rage at UK Labour help for Kamala Harris. There’s more to come. – POLITICO
Some U.S. progressives see Britain’s Keir Starmer as a lone center-left warrior if Donald Trump wins.| POLITICO
Race riots put Britain on collision course with Elon Musk – POLITICO
Britain’s government has social platforms in its sights as incitement spreads — and the X owner is squaring up for a fight.| POLITICO
EU Parliament lets companies look for child abuse on their platforms, with reservations – POLITICO
Privacy-conscious lawmakers say the rules are ‘legally flawed’ and endanger privacy.| POLITICO
Vatican, Israel implicated in Italy hacking scandal, leaked files reveal – POLITICO
Police wiretaps show the sprawling global nature of an investigation into Milan-based private detectives and their clients.| POLITICO
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Get the latest news and analysis on European politics and policy delivered straight to your inbox.| POLITICO
Germany’s snap election: What happens now? – POLITICO
It’s a particularly bad time for Berlin to be experiencing political paralysis pending the formation of a new government.| POLITICO
MEPs postpone decision on Hungary’s Olivér Várhelyi – POLITICO
It means his appointment will be tied to the more high-profile commissioner hearings on Tuesday.| POLITICO
‘Babar’ Barnier outlasts Liz Truss and the lettuce – POLITICO
The French prime minister has embraced a plodding style utterly dissimilar to the kinetic energy of President Emmanuel Macron and his young acolytes.| POLITICO
Donald Trump Jr. taunts Zelenskyy about ‘losing your allowance’ – POLITICO
U.S. president-elect’s son shares a clip on Instagram referring to his father’s vow to cut aid to Kyiv.| POLITICO
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Parisians are pissed as Olympics make it hard to get around town – POLITICO
The city’s residents, already gold medal-level complainers, aren’t too happy about how the Summer Games are affecting their day-to-day lives.| POLITICO
Mystery creator of Bitcoin identified, new HBO documentary claims – POLITICO
The revelation could send shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets and beyond.| POLITICO
US-Russia prisoner swap causes blowback in Germany, Poland – POLITICO
The deal could incentivize Russia to imprison more innocent people, critics say.| POLITICO
How Europe should react to the US presidential elections – POLITICO
Regardless of the race’s outcome, the bloc’s interests don’t fully align with those of Washington, and it’s time to finally recognize this.| POLITICO
Draghi to present EU competitiveness report to senior lawmakers next week – POLITICO
Ex-ECB chief will brief political groups of European Parliament before official launch in coming weeks.| POLITICO
Kremlin official arrested in Russia for chucking Champagne bottle at delivery driver – POLITICO
Police are investigating if the former Russian minister was intoxicated.| POLITICO
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy – POLITICO
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.| POLITICO
UK to again delay Brexit border checks on food – POLITICO
Industry says the controls could push up prices.| POLITICO
Poland wants 3 Belarusians behind bars for Ryanair forced landing – POLITICO
The Ryanair flight was forced to to land in Minsk, where opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich and his partner were arrested.| POLITICO
Starmer slams social media (but not Farage) as far right roils UK – POLITICO
Starmer said ‘violent disorder was clearly whipped up online’ after days of riots over the killing of three children.| POLITICO
Italy probes captain over Mike Lynch yacht disaster – POLITICO
James Cutfield has been asked to explain how a vessel considered unsinkable could sink.| POLITICO
Third suspect arrested in foiled terror attack on Taylor Swift concert – POLITICO
Main suspect in the plot planned “to kill himself and a large number of people,” an Austrian official said.| POLITICO
France extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel Durov – POLITICO
Telegram said its CEO “has nothing to hide” as his surprise detention became an online flashpoint over free speech.| POLITICO
How Ed Miliband became Britain’s most divisive government minister – POLITICO
The energy secretary has made an eye-catching start. But how far is he prepared to rock the boat?| POLITICO
Mark Rutte’s first NATO task: Find a right-hand woman – POLITICO
Two senior former officials from North Macedonia and Bulgaria are among those competing to become the incoming NATO chief’s deputy.| POLITICO
Bulgaria elections postponed as political crisis deepens – POLITICO
President Rumen Radev wants interior minister out in ongoing feud with sanctioned oligarch.| POLITICO
The EU fiddles while Kyiv burns – POLITICO
Time is running out on Ukraine’s finances, and none of the reasons behind the bloc’s inaction stand up to scrutiny.| POLITICO
Mike Lynch yacht disaster: Missing tycoon’s ties to UK spy chiefs – POLITICO
The serial entrepreneur’s business ventures are entangled in the worlds of both U.K. and U.S. intelligence.| POLITICO
Hungary blocks EU bid for unified statement on Venezuela election – POLITICO
The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell cited claims the presidential ballot was “marred by numerous flaws and irregularities.”| POLITICO
Ukraine’s plan to buy Russian-made nuclear reactors sparks uproar – POLITICO
Lawmakers argue buying aging atomic energy equipment from Bulgaria won’t help keep the lights on and could fuel corruption.| POLITICO
Vitaly Klitschko’s critics come out swinging over boxing champ’s record as Kyiv mayor – POLITICO
Klitschko sees a political vendetta in complaints his administration failed to stop destruction of the city’s heritage and to improve infrastructure.| POLITICO
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Keir Starmer doesn’t want the UK to end up like Germany – POLITICO
On a visit to Berlin, the new British prime minister may look at Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a cautionary tale.| POLITICO
Telegram CEO reportedly arrested at French airport – POLITICO
Pavel Durov was taken into custody under a French arrest warrant as he got off his private jet at Le Bourget airport, according to French media reports.| POLITICO
Sex, drugs and … paperwork: Brexit steals spotlight from British bands – POLITICO
A diminishing number of grassroots U.K. musicians are performing at the continent’s festivals.| POLITICO
Ukraine’s war strategy: Survive 2024 to win in 2025 – POLITICO
Kyiv needs arms and ammunition from its allies if it is to stave off Russian attacks over the coming months.| POLITICO
These people want to run the EU’s economy – POLITICO
European governments are battling for their people to get roles linked to the bloc’s finances.| POLITICO
Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after drone strike, IAEA warns – POLITICO
IAEA chief says he is “extremely concerned” about safety at the Zaporizhzhia facility.| POLITICO
UK government brands Elon Musk ‘deplorable’ amid race riots – POLITICO
Musk has waded into Britain’s riots with a series of posts on his X platform — and faces criticism over the handling of online disinformation.| POLITICO
What a Kamala Harris win would mean for Ukraine and NATO – POLITICO
What’s driving the day in Brussels. By NICHOLAS VINOCUR with ZOYA SHEFTALOVICH Send tips here | Tweet @NicholasVinocur @swheaton @EddyWax | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser WHILE Y…| POLITICO
Mpox is officially a global emergency. Here’s everything you need to know. – POLITICO
A more-deadly version of the virus formerly known as monkeypox is spreading fast through Africa. Should Europe be on alert?| POLITICO
Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks of using algorithms – POLITICO
The Dutch tax authority ruined thousands of lives after using an algorithm to spot suspected benefits fraud — and critics say there is little stopping it from happening again.| POLITICO
Russia sets Ukrainian nuclear power plant on fire, says Zelenskyy – POLITICO
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.| POLITICO
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine’s forces fighting in Russian territory – POLITICO
The cross-border offensive is Kyiv’s deepest penetration into Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.| POLITICO