Professor Joanna Lewis Discusses the Importance of U.S.-China Climate Talks

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“Tout sauf lui” : les coulisses de la longue rupture d’Ursula von der Leyen avec Thierry Breton

La rupture entre la présidente de la Commission et son plus grand critique en interne couvait depuis des années.| POLITICO

What just happened? A beginner’s guide to von der Leyen’s European Commission

Confused by goings-on in Brussels? We can explain.| POLITICO

Thousands injured as Hezbollah pagers explode in Lebanon

Lebanese hospitals have reportedly been overwhelmed with patients.| POLITICO

Von der Leyen’s new Commission: Male and slightly less stale

A look at the Commission president's new team, in figures and charts.| POLITICO

Georgian PM blasts EU for visa ‘blackmail’ as election crackdown looms

The country's pivot toward Moscow could cost its citizens their ability to travel, according to unconfirmed reports.| POLITICO

Who works for whom in the new EU power structure

POLITICO reveals the lines of command in Ursula von der Leyen’s second term.| POLITICO

Lib Dem activist arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at Glee Club event

Private security staff escorted a man from Brighton’s Grand Hotel in the early hours on Tuesday.| POLITICO

Err … him?! EU’s new animal welfare chief yet to win hearts and minds

Campaigners had hoped for someone with "some kind of experience" in animal welfare issues and "a heart for animals."| POLITICO

Spain’s Ribera hints she won’t obstruct EU nuclear expansion

Pro-nuclear countries have expressed worries that Teresa Ribera won't support the technology as the EU's next green chief.| POLITICO

Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners amid standoff over missile restrictions

Ukrainian soldiers, border guards and civilians are returning home after negotiators reached a string of deals.| POLITICO

Israeli airstrikes kill 14 people in Gaza

Funeral preparations were under way for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist who was shot by the Israeli military on Sept. 6.| POLITICO

NATO could have done more to avert Ukraine war: Stoltenberg

"We could have provided military equipment to prevent the war," outgoing NATO boss tells Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper.| POLITICO

Russia’s Medvedev threatens to turn Kyiv into ‘giant melted spot’

UK and US are deliberating giving Kyiv permission to use Western weapons against targets deep inside Russia.| POLITICO

China slams Germany for sending navy ships through Taiwan Strait

Beijing says German navy's first transit in 20 years "increases security risks."| POLITICO

Beijing won’t shift in EV tariff talks with EU, Chinese media report

"China will not make any concessions on its core interests,” according to a social media account associated with the Chinese state broadcaster.| POLITICO

EU boycotts only make us stronger, Hungarian finance minister says

Only six ministers of 27 attended the meeting, including Varga himself.| POLITICO

The job no one wants: EU health commissioner

Health policy is looking like the poor cousin and is likely to be downgraded this mandate.| POLITICO

‘Dragon-Bear’: How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe

Beijing is recruiting agents among EU politicians who have demonstrated fealty to Moscow, underscoring their alignment, according to a senior European intelligence official.| POLITICO

The alternative European Commission

A discarded napkin found outside EXKi reveals Ursula von der Leyen's real thinking.| POLITICO

Does Europe’s economy need Mountain Dew?

While Brussels has been obsessed recently with the “Draghi report,” that’s NOT the topic of this week’s episode. We will, however, discuss WHY Brussels is so besotted. (Spoiler alert: It’s because Europe’s economy is broken.) Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO’s Carlo Martuscelli and Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING Think, about why […]| POLITICO

Zelenskyy’s consolidation of power weakens Ukraine’s resilience

The war has done nothing to still the president's populist impatience with the complexities of governing, and it's playing against the country's strengths.| POLITICO

What’s it like to cover a US election?

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Putin threatens war as Western allies near deal on missile strikes in Russia

White House summit on Friday could grant Ukraine new powers to strike Russia's military bases.| POLITICO

Say cheese! Macron all smiles in first meet with ex-PM Philippe since rift

All eyes were on the French president as he met with his former prime minister who had bet on his downfall.| POLITICO

Brexit : Bruxelles se demande si Starmer veut vraiment repartir à zéro

Quand il faudra passer des paroles aux actes, le nouveau Premier ministre britannique aura une position similaire sur l’UE à celle de ses prédécesseurs, estiment plusieurs sources européennes.| POLITICO

Russia launches counterattack in Kursk

"This is in line with our Ukrainian plan," Zelenskyy said Thursday.| POLITICO

US-Russia prisoner swap causes blowback in Germany, Poland – POLITICO

The deal could incentivize Russia to imprison more innocent people, critics say.| POLITICO

Cease-fire talks resume as Gaza death toll tops 40,000 – POLITICO

American, Egyptian and Qatari leaders emphasize the urgency of restarting cease-fire negotiations.| POLITICO

Polish ex-MEP arrested over nephew’s private university scandal

The country's new government under PM Donald Tusk has pushed for lawmakers from the former ruling Law and Justice party to face prosecution for corruption.| POLITICO

Ukraine’s Russia strike ban hopes dashed

However, top diplomats from the U.S. and the U.K. did bring large aid packages and pledged continued support.| POLITICO

Donald Trump says Taylor Swift will pay a price for endorsing Kamala Harris

Former president says he isn't a Swift fan anyway.| POLITICO

Trump a montré comment il aborderait la guerre en Ukraine

Le candidat républicain a refusé de dire qu’il souhaitait la victoire de Kiev, assurant qu’il négocierait la paix.| POLITICO

Pokémon is a Western intelligence tool, Belarus claims

Minsk defense official rails against Japanese augmented reality game.| POLITICO

Don’t take Putin’s name in vain, Russia whines at Harris and Trump

Candidates traded jabs about the Russian president during U.S. presidential debate.| POLITICO

ECB to cut interest rates, but keep cautious stance amid uncertainty

Inflation likely won’t return to target until late next year, a new set of economic forecasts is expected to confirm Thursday.| POLITICO

Germany hammers Trump over debate barbs about Berlin’s energy transition

“P.S. We also don’t eat cats and dogs," Berlin's foreign ministry taunts Republican presidential candidate.| POLITICO

Man arrested for sending threatening letter, drugs to Malta’s EU commissioner

Helena Dalli confirms a threatening note was left outside her home.| POLITICO

PMQs: Sunak wins by exploiting Labour’s winter fuel divisions

Keir Starmer was pressed about taking payments from pensioners this winter — but ducked the details.| POLITICO

Ray-Banned! Ex-lover of Italian minister barred from parliament in spy glass scandal.

Just when you thought you'd seen it all in Italian politics.| POLITICO

Poland’s Tusk slams Germany’s border checks as ‘unacceptable’

Berlin's decision is a "de facto suspension of the Schengen Agreement on a large scale," Polish PM says.| POLITICO

Le plan de Mario Draghi pour réparer une Europe en panne semble déjà impossible

Le rapport Draghi est plein de bonnes intentions pour redresser un continent en perte de vitesse. Mais si la vision est audacieuse, la politique le rend pratiquement impossible à appliquer.| POLITICO

The brave four who think they can save Britain’s terminal Tory party

Meet the leadership hopefuls vying to bring the U.K's Conservatives back from the brink.| POLITICO

Google loses court battle over first EU antitrust fine

The Court of Justice said Google’s practice of favoring its own shopping search results over rival services “was discriminatory.”| POLITICO

Von der Leyen delays unveiling of new European Commission until next week

Commission president will now reveal the portfolios for nominees on September 17.| POLITICO

European Commission scores stunning court win in €13B Apple tax row

Competition czar Margrethe Vestager said the surprise victory against Apple made her cry and vindicates her battle against corporate tax deals.| POLITICO

Ukraine bombards Moscow in drone attack, Russia says

The assault killed one woman, damaged homes and halted air traffic, said Moscow's regional governor.| POLITICO

Merz, der Kanzler und Migration: Politik als Show

Vor dem zweiten Treffen zur illegalen Migration gibt es von allen Seiten widersprüchliche Signale. Die Ampel glaubt an einen Kompromiss und SPD-Innenministerin Nancy Faeser kündigt umfassende Grenzkontrollen an den deutschen Landesgrenzen an, aber CDU-Chef Merz nennt die Pläne „unklar“. Gleichzeitig zweifeln die Länder an der Umsetzbarkeit weiterer Maßnahmen, während die Kommunen auf eine Task Force […]| POLITICO

Harris vs Trump im TV-Duell

US-Politik für Sie entschlüsselt. Jeden Tag in Ihrem Postfach. Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhören von JAKOB HANKE VELA Mit CARLOTTA DIEDERICH DIE TOP-THEMEN — TV-DUELL: Kamala Harris bereitet sich in einem nachgebauten TV-Studio auf den wichtigsten Termin im Wahlkampf vor. — GOOGLE-ZERSCHLAGUNG: Die Biden-Regierung will in einem letzten großen Gerichtsverfahren Google zerschlagen lassen. — HAUSHALTSSTREIT: Republikaner […]| POLITICO

EU conservatives plot to limit Socialist Ribera’s economic powers

Spain’s green "socialist heavyweight," Teresa Ribera, is in talks about a role in EU industrial policy, disconcerting center-right politicians.| POLITICO

Europe’s new normal: High energy bills, fading industry and one chance to fix it

German manufacturers are being strangled. The EU is feeling the pinch. Mario Draghi on Monday warned the EU may be staring at ‘slow agony.’| POLITICO

Scooters, bikes, cars and trucks: Polish ex-MEP faces charges over fraudulent travel claims

Ryszard Czarnecki calls the allegations "lies and complete nonsense."| POLITICO

The tragedy of Liz Truss

The former prime minister faces an up hill struggle to rehabilitate her battered reputation.| POLITICO

Belgium slams Hungarian plan to bus asylum seekers to Brussels

The proposal is a "provocation that contradicts European obligations," says Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib.| POLITICO

Mario Draghi’s plan to fix a broken Europe already looks impossible

The Draghi report is full of good intentions to mend a continent losing its way. But while the vision is bold, the politics are practically impossible.| POLITICO

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at pro-Palestine demonstration, again

The protest called for Stockholm University to sever its ties with Israeli institutions.| POLITICO

Musk praises Draghi, calls for less EU red tape

Elon Musk's X is subject to a Commission probe on compliance with the bloc's content-moderation rulebook.| POLITICO

Kate Middleton completes chemotherapy

The princess revealed earlier this year that she was being treated for cancer and had begun a course of “preventative chemotherapy.”| POLITICO

Germany tightens border controls in immigration clampdown

German police will carry out checks on the borders with all nine neighboring countries.| POLITICO

Pour Mario Draghi, l’Europe doit investir 800 milliards de plus si elle veut enrayer son rapide déclin

“Nous avons atteint le point où, sans action, nous devrons compromettre soit notre bien-être, soit notre environnement, soit notre liberté”, a averti lundi l’ancien président de la BCE lors de la présentation de son rapport très attendu.| POLITICO

Poland says it smashed gang of Russian and Belarusian saboteurs

Hackers wanted to gain access to information for blackmail, according to Warsaw.| POLITICO

Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s allies to hurry up with air defense aid – POLITICO

Ukrainian president calls for Western pledges to be fulfilled “without delay.”| 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

Latvia says Russian drone that violated airspace came through Belarus

The Baltic state passed details of the incident to NATO, following news of a Shahed drone crossing into Romania overnight.| POLITICO

Sorry not sorry, says Mongolia after failure to arrest Putin – POLITICO

Energy dependence puts Mongolia — sandwiched between Russia and China — in a tough spot.| POLITICO

Russia says it seized town in eastern Ukraine, as Germany’s Scholz calls for new peace talks

The captured settlement is in the region of Donbas, close to a strategically important logistics hub.| POLITICO

3 Israelis killed at Jordan-West Bank crossing

The attack comes amid a tense military and political situation for Israel, with many people protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to reach a cease-fire deal.| POLITICO

Venezuela opposition leader flees to Spain

Edmundo González was allowed to leave "for the sake of the tranquility and political peace of the country," Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said.| 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

China decides not to impose tariffs on EU brandy — for now – POLITICO

Announcement will come as a relief to French cognac makers.| 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

Taylor Swift says she felt ‘fear’ and ‘tremendous guilt’ over canceled Vienna shows – POLITICO

The American singer spoke for the first time about the foiled terror attack that disrupted her record-breaking concert tour.| POLITICO

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly knife attack in Germany – POLITICO

The militant group said the killings were carried out “in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere.”| POLITICO

France’s Le Pen says she will let new Prime Minister Barnier do his job

"We don't wish to cause obstructions," Le Pen says in interview with La Tribune.| 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

France arrests suspect in ‘terrorist’ attack on synagogue – POLITICO

A 33-year-old Algerian is being held in the arson attack in southern France.| 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

Maduro’s gift to Putin: 2 mercenaries who fought for Ukraine extradited to Russia – POLITICO

The Colombians joined a foreign legion in Ukraine in summer 2023. Now they’re jailed in Moscow after being captured in Caracas.| 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

World order ‘under threat,’ US and UK spy chiefs warn

MI6 boss Richard Moore and CIA chief Bill Burns said in an op-ed in the Financial Times that there was work being done to "disrupt the reckless campaign of sabotage" across Europe by Russia.| 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

Mystery crocodile confounds Bulgarian authorities – POLITICO

Mayor of Sofia suburb is exasperated by delays and failures on the part of the Bulgarian state administration to remove the 1.6-meter reptile.| 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

Thousands protest across France after Macron rejects left’s demands

Demonstrations took place in Paris as well as other cities including Nantes, Nice, Marseille and Strasbourg.| POLITICO

US pushes back against Ukraine pleas to lift weapon restrictions

“There’s no one capability that will, in and of itself, be decisive in this campaign,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says.| POLITICO

German officials claim Poland sabotaged investigation into Nord Stream explosions

A Polish official denied the accusation, calling it “completely unfounded.”| POLITICO

World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

Drawing the top stories around the globe.| POLITICO

Volkswagen’s week from hell risks getting worse

The carmaker's executives are locked in a stalemate with workers as the company's future hangs in the balance.| POLITICO

French PM Barnier promises ‘fiscal fairness’ will help keep debt under control

The new prime minister insisted he did not want to raise France's — already considerable — debt levels.| POLITICO