Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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HARVEST: The seal of excellence
In today's edition: livestock strategy, Ukraine, UPFs
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Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?
In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretar…
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Can Bardella learn the Meloni method?
Also, in Thursday’s edition: Spain sues Commission, EEAS sec gen, Taliban
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Rubio reassures Gulf allies as US-Iran talks advance
Tehran has already portrayed the deal as a victory
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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning
Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experience Two years ago, Ellie B…
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‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham
The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration Donald Trum…
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
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How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK
Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreement A US fighter pilot strang…
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It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty
To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the gove…
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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.
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Competitiveness takes centre stage in EU chemicals overhaul
Reopening the REACH regulation is off the table for now – but changes are possible if EU countries can agree
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Trump tells Rutte he was ‘let down’ by NATO countries on Iran
The US move has sparked fear it could leave Europe vulnerable in the face of an aggressive Russia
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‘Need each other’: Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift
One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit with Macron, fr…
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EXCLUSIVE: Spain sues EU over push to broaden Eurocrat nationality mix
Spain is among 13 countries enjoying a geographical over-representation of EU civil servants in Brussels
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INTERVIEW: France launches Defence Quantum Campus for military adoption
The new hub will focus on quantum sensors, computing and communications
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Italy reignites Franco-German feud over multi-billion switchgear market
Rome says banning use of world's worst greenhouse gas favours Germany's Siemens
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Can France’s far right copy-paste the Meloni method?
Bardella is interested but her strategy might not work outside Italian politics
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EU’s €8bn for Kyiv overshadowed by diplomatic rifts
EU to announce first tranche of Ukraine loan in Poland
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Bulgaria’s troubled national children’s hospital project is on life support [Advocacy Lab]
Experts warn that funding challenges and a severe shortage of medical staff could undermine the project even if construction event…
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New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row
Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.
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Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week
Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through Shabana Mahmoo…
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Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend
Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime minister Downing Street aides are plan…
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Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team
Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talent The most powerful footb…
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Europe’s ugly anti‑migrant politics just found a new stage: South Africa
South Africa is facing a anti-migrant crisis that is rerunning many of the arguments, rhetoric and racism seen in Europe over the …