Water sector to wait until 2027 for full details of Burnham’s overhaul – POLITICO
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised greater ‘public control’ of the water industry — but officials are still figuring out how it will work.| POLITICO
Ex-DUP chief faces new allegation of raping woman inside Westminster – POLITICO
A woman visiting the House of Commons in 2016 alleges that Jeffrey Donaldson tried to sexually assault her inside the Democratic Unionist Party’s Westminster offices.| POLITICO
Europe’s satellite merger tests drive for space independence – POLITICO
The three-way deal aims to strengthen Europe’s satellite industry as Elon Musk’s Starlink sets the pace in low Earth orbit. It could also leave the EU with fewer suppliers for its own secure commun…| POLITICO
La plurielle d’Orléans – POLITICO
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France riots: Presidential hopeful Attal pitches social media blackout – POLITICO
The former PM said measures must be “temporary” and “limited to the area where the riots are taking place.”| POLITICO
Drone hits another ship in Black Sea near Romania, killing at least 1 sailor – POLITICO
President Nicușor Dan said the incident was part of Russia’s “escalation” of the war in Ukraine.| POLITICO
Tensions flare up across France as marches come to an end
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez told police forces to be "uncompromising" with potential rioters.| POLITICO
Starlink connection restored at high speed in Ukraine, defense minister says
SpaceX's satellite internet service had been restricted since last week.| POLITICO
Ein Spaziergang mit Martin Blessing
Ist Deutschland wirklich der kranke Mann Europas oder steht ein wirtschaftliches Comeback bevor? Nach einem milliardenschweren Investitionsgipfel „Invest in Germany“ mit Tech-Größen wie Nvidia-Chef Jensen Huang zieht Martin Blessing, der persönliche Beauftragte des Bundeskanzlers für Investitionen, eine optimistische Bilanz. Es bleibt die entscheidende Frage, wie viel von den zugesagten Milliarden tatsächlich frisches Geld ist und […]| POLITICO
Inside the cyber flaw scramble that brought the AI threat to life
Vulnerabilities in a programming language underpinning much of the web set off a hectic 72-hour rush among virtually every cybersecurity agency in the world.| POLITICO
What’s not on the ballot in Israel: Peace
At some point, Israelis will have to have conversations about peace and how to reach a settlement with Palestinians. But in this election, the critical issue has just been avoided.| POLITICO
EU and China weigh next sectors for trade curbs
Trade chief Maroš Šefčovič tells POLITICO that Brussels and Beijing will review their recent trade understanding in January as they discuss which sectors to tackle next.| POLITICO
Ukraine and Russia each exchange 270 prisoners of war
Kyiv thanked the United States and the United Arab Emirates for facilitating the third stage of the swap.| POLITICO
French prosecutors open hate crime probe after deadly drive-by shooting
The incident, which killed at least one person, is being treated as a possible act of terror.| POLITICO
EU prosecutor probes EPP over consultant contracts
The European Parliament refused to refund some of the conservative party's pre-election spending.| POLITICO
Pick Sweden over British fighter jet offer, German defense officials urge Berlin – POLITICO
Internal documents assess Germany should pursue a new warplane project with Sweden and Spain, warning that the existing alternative could leave it with too little influence.| POLITICO
Talking to Putin: Europe seeks a negotiator-in-chief for Ukraine – POLITICO
European officials know they need to be able to speak to Russia’s leader directly. The problem is choosing who should do it.| POLITICO
EU Commission suspects ‘coordinated’ interference in tobacco tax feedback – POLITICO
The proposal was swamped with thousands of anonymous pro-industry submissions within minutes.| POLITICO
EU to press Canada and UK for more Ukraine funding – POLITICO
As Brussels works on closer ties with both countries, it is also looking for partners to help meet Kyiv’s rising costs.| POLITICO
Witkoff to Putin: ‘You are a humanitarian … I salute that’ – POLITICO
Donald Trump’s envoy praises Russian leader in visit to St. Petersburg.| POLITICO
Olympics crowd showed ‘European pride’ by booing JD Vance, EU top diplomat says – POLITICO
“Our public also has a pride, a European pride,” foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told an interviewer.| POLITICO
Merz und sein Deutschland-Pitch – POLITICO
Im einstigen Büro von Erich Honecker buhlt die deutsche Politik beim ersten „Invest in Germany“-Gipfel um ausländisches Kapital. Während das Kanzleramt die Konferenz initiiert hat, verspricht Fried…| POLITICO
Did Vladimir Putin support anti-Western terrorists as a young KGB officer? – POLITICO
Putin has sworn his time as a KGB officer in Dresden was uneventful. There’s a lot of reason to doubt that claim.| POLITICO
The world’s dirty money by the numbers – POLITICO
Regulations are in place — but 99 percent of criminal proceeds still escape control in the EU.| POLITICO
EU-Kommission plant Safeguards für chinesische Chemikalien und Maschinen – POLITICO
Brüssel prüft derzeit Möglichkeiten zum Schutz dieser beiden Branchen, nachdem mit China eine Vereinbarung zur Begrenzung der Einfuhren von Hybridfahrzeugen getroffen wurde.| POLITICO
Cutting off Russian gas to EU will have ‘drastic’ impact, Slovak PM warns – POLITICO
Top Putin ally has threatened to retaliate against Kyiv.| POLITICO
Ukraine had ‘no warning’ of latest Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv – POLITICO
Zelenskyy said intelligence sharing is “precisely what helps prevent people from being killed.”| POLITICO
A letter to Europe: Join us in celebrating America’s birthday – POLITICO
“This year our transatlantic family has an opportunity to celebrate what has held us together over the past 250 years — and, we hope, will hold us together for the next 250 years to come.R…| POLITICO
A common budget that makes common sense – POLITICO
With Spain for the first time set to become a net contributor to the next EU budget, we are more than willing to pay our fair share to make it a global powerhouse, writes Madrid’s finance min…| POLITICO
Inside von der Leyen’s push for an EU social media ban – POLITICO
A report out Monday will add weight to calls for a ban on social media for young people.| POLITICO
Europe’s effort to block kids from social media gathers pace – POLITICO
Document obtained by POLITICO shows countries pushing for EU-wide controls to protect kids online.| POLITICO
Bruxelles veut limiter à 13 ans l’accès aux réseaux sociaux – POLITICO
BRUXELLES — L’Union européenne va fixer un âge minimum à partir duquel les jeunes internautes pourront accéder aux réseaux sociaux sans la surveillance de leurs parents, a annoncé ce lundi 13…| POLITICO
Europe pushes tougher line on Russia in growing split with Trump – POLITICO
EU leaders are calling for new measures against Moscow as Washington eases off, exposing a widening divide over how to end the war in Ukraine.| POLITICO
Suspected Russian spy behind drone attack in Leipzig – POLITICO
A Belarusian citizen and a Russian national linked to the country’s military intelligence services have been identified as the main suspects in the August drone attack.| POLITICO
French supermarkets face food crisis after cyberattack hits refrigerators – POLITICO
France’s cyber agency coordinating with European counterparts in response to hackers.| POLITICO
‘This deal doesn’t help’: Europe slams Trump’s plan to buy Russian diesel – POLITICO
“Pressure, pressure, pressure on Russia” is the only way to end the war, Lithuania’s foreign minister said.| POLITICO
Parliament split on EU climate rules opens way for conservative deal with far right – POLITICO
Left-leaning lawmakers’ call for stronger carbon market could push pro-business conservatives to the far right.| POLITICO
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EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project – POLITICO
Brussels is keeping a watchful eye on the political unrest in Albania, cautioning Tirana that its handling of the situation could be costly in its application to join the EU.| POLITICO
Albanian authorities probe seaside resort project linked to Jared Kushner – POLITICO
Affinity Partners wants to turn the coastal wetland area — home to flamingos, seals and sea turtle nesting sites — into a huge resort.| POLITICO
Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel – POLITICO
Ljubljana said it decided to act independently, as the bloc has not yet taken action against Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.| POLITICO
President vs Parliament: Metsola overrides MEPs in bid to force through child abuse law – POLITICO
The European Parliament president’s power play is “without precedent,” diplomats wrote in a note seen by POLITICO.| POLITICO
French PM to propose €54B budget squeeze for 2027 – POLITICO
Sébastien Lecornu said the deficit would soar to 6.5% without any cost-cutting.| POLITICO
French debt hits 119% of GDP – POLITICO
Pessimism is mounting over the French economy’s outlook.| POLITICO
SG muscles up for key files – POLITICO
POLITICO’s must-read briefing on what’s driving the day in Brussels, by Gerardo Fortuna, Nicholas Vinocur and Gabriel Gavin. By GERARDO FORTUNA Send tips here | Follow us @gerardofortuna @Nic…| POLITICO
3 reasons why Europe can’t stop sweating this week – POLITICO
Climate change, poor infrastructure and distracted politicians all play a role.| POLITICO
No budget deal without new EU taxes, Costa warns – POLITICO
The European Council President urged EU leaders to agree to fresh taxes — or face higher national budget contributions.| POLITICO
Costa puts EU taxes at heart of his grand budget tour – POLITICO
The European Council president is heading to Berlin, Warsaw and Madrid as EU capitals search for a landing zone on new sources of revenue for the bloc’s next long-term budget.| POLITICO
Top EU college terminates professor’s contract over sexual harassment claims – POLITICO
The College of Europe ends powerful Professor Olivier Costa’s contract.| POLITICO
Trump blasts EU over ‘unfair’ trade offer – POLITICO
Trump said the EU must make a good deal or pay up.| POLITICO
US popularity shrinks worldwide, new report says – POLITICO
Washington’s staunch backing for Israel’s war in Gaza likely hurt its popularity.| POLITICO
In Germany’s east, a rare center-left star looks to stem the far right’s rise – POLITICO
State premier Manuela Schwesig is close to stopping the AfD’s advance ahead of Sunday’s regional elections — but at a great cost to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.| POLITICO
Qui réussira à financer sa campagne présidentielle ? – POLITICO
Prêts, appels aux dons, levées de fonds : les équipes des candidats à la présidentielle s’activent pour trouver les moyens de financer leurs campagnes. Qui s’en sort bien ? Qui est à la peine ? Mar…| POLITICO
Italy cracks down on free movement to Spain as Schengen unity crumbles – POLITICO
Italian foreign minister says: “The temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary choice.”| POLITICO
POLITICO Poll of Polls — Polish polls, trends and election news for Poland – POLITICO
POLLING FROM ACROSS EUROPE. UPDATED DAILY. Poland — National parliament voting intention What is Poll of Polls and how does it work? Read more here. Poll of Polls aggregates voting intention d…| POLITICO
Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech – POLITICO
The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here’s what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.| POLITICO
How ‘Made in Israel’ is powering European security – POLITICO
The EU’s sovereignty push is colliding with growing reliance on Israeli defense firms.| POLITICO
Trump congratulates Germany’s election winners — and himself – POLITICO
U.S. president’s praise for Friedrich Merz’s ‘conservatives’ offers a glimmer of hope after the White House’s brutal criticism of Europe.| POLITICO
UK ‘open to discussing’ digital services tax with Trump administration – POLITICO
Jamieson Greer said Donald Trump’s threat to slap 100% tariffs on European countries with digital services taxes is “not a bluff.”| POLITICO
Swarming jellyfish overrun French nuclear plant on same date two years in a row – POLITICO
The jellyfish invasion is the latest in a series of climate change-driven incidents that have affected a record number of French nuclear reactors over the summer.| POLITICO
Denmark is ‘irrelevant’, says Scott Bessent – POLITICO
Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary swats away concern about Europe possibly using the bond market to pressure Washington as it threatens Greenland.| POLITICO
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here – POLITICO
After he quit the Greater Manchester mayoralty to become prime minister, voters will pick Burnham’s successor in Britain’s second-largest urban region Thursday.| POLITICO
EU wants 13+ age restriction for social media – POLITICO
A Commission report published Monday recommends minors under 13 years of age should only have “time-limited” access to certain platforms.| POLITICO
EU Commission HQ forced to shut down air-conditioning amid heatwave – POLITICO
As Brussels bakes, the Berlaymont building’s AC stops working.| POLITICO
Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it takes 2 minutes to break it. – POLITICO
Cyber experts say they have found holes in Brussels’ age verification app, despite claims by the EU executive that it is “technically ready.”| POLITICO
Resist ‘dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media, scientists warn – POLITICO
Computer scientists are campaigning against the global march toward age checks online.| POLITICO
MEPs block tech firms from scanning for child sexual abuse material – POLITICO
The vote followed weeks of clashes, as national governments pushed the European Parliament to drop its privacy objections to the rules.| POLITICO
‘Fatal decision’: EU slammed for caving to US pressure on digital rules – POLITICO
Critics say Brussels risks ceding control of its tech laws under U.S. pressure.| POLITICO
Palantir lands biggest ever UK defense deal – POLITICO
The £240 million contract with the Ministry of Defence has renewed a debate about Britain’s dependence on American technology.| POLITICO
Skeletons in Nawrocki’s closet fail to dent his Polish presidential bid – POLITICO
The populist right-winger even appears to be turning accusations from liberal politicians and media to his advantage ahead of Sunday’s vote.| POLITICO
EU-US trade deal: The biggest losers and (a few) winners – POLITICO
It’s a one-sided affair with most EU exports subject to a 15 percent U.S. tariff — but the auto, aviation and semiconductor industries have escaped the worst.| POLITICO
Trump can pull the plug on the internet, and Europe can’t do anything about it – POLITICO
Trump is back — and with him, the risk that the U.S. could unplug Europe from the digital world.| POLITICO
29 times Donald Trump did what Putin wanted – POLITICO
Whose side is he on? It’s hard to keep up, so here’s a handy guide to America’s new policy of close alignment with the Kremlin.| POLITICO
Trump’s America is Putin’s ally now – POLITICO
Europe and Ukraine are learning how little the U.S. cares, as the new president aligns himself with their greatest enemy.| POLITICO
France – POLITICO
Get up-to-date news, in-depth analysis, and insights on French politics from Politico.| POLITICO
Germany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon be dead – POLITICO
Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.| 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
United Kingdom – POLITICO
Latest politics, government and election news for the United Kingdom| 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
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Latest politics, government and election news for the United States| POLITICO