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European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.

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'Was the political heat too hot?': Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs

Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader.

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Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?

Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.

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France confirms first Ebola case linked to DR Congo outbreak

Patient remains stable as authorities trace potential contacts

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Europe’s competitiveness in emerging technologies – What is the role of standards, markets and quantum innovation? [Advocacy Lab]

Europe’s ability to compete globally increasingly depends on how effectively it can develop, scale and deploy advanced technologie…

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Brussels proposes ‘simplifying’ EU tax rules in huge red tape bonfire

EU executive says ‘taxation omnibus’ will save companies €8 billion per year

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Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS will go public ‘within weeks’

The company currently valued at €18 to €20 billion

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Listen: Could the UK really rejoin the EU?

With most Britons now saying Brexit was a mistake, any future bid to rejoin would still force the UK to swallow full free movement…

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The European Union’s culture of secrecy is a threat to democracy

The EU is tightening its restrictions on the disclosure of its activities and documents. Of particular concern is the pending legi…

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France and Germany struggle for international space communication role

But the two countries also oppose one another on EU space policy

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Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power

The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

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Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Tr…

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Pedro Sánchez tells Congress: 'I never knew of, nor would I have tolerated, any of these practices'

Spain's prime minister faced opposition calls to resign as he defended his government over a string of corruption cases involving …

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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

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Péter Magyar quotes Donald Tusk: 'The V4 is back'

At the Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő, the Hungarian prime minister opened the post‑Visegrád Four talks press conference with the…

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EU battery strategy must deliver factories if Europe is to remain competitive, industry warns [Advocacy Lab]

Europe’s battery ambitions are increasingly becoming a test of its broader industrial strategy

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Commission’s housing demand target ‘extremely demanding’, industry warns [Advocacy Lab]

Construction Products Europe warns that failing to treat the sector as a strategic industrial value chain could be a costly mistak…

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Zelensky to skip Ukraine conference in Poland amid diplomatic spat

Despite being an ally of Ukraine, Tusk has said the blame for the diplomatic crisis lies with Kyiv

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Iran stronger after conflict, warns former Iran negotiator Wendy Sherman

In an interview with Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today, former US diplomat Wendy Sherman welcomes the current talks aim…

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FIREPOWER: Merz hosts E5 meeting on NATO, Ukraine

In today's edition: SAFE, undersea cables, France-Italy

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Europeans want less dependence on foreign technologies, study finds

Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay…

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VOLTAGE: Brussels clips lead, capitals clip grids

In today's edition: lead, methane, and grid planning

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Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid?

Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham.

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THE HACK: Commission eyes safe AI deployment in cyber action plan

In today's edition: Digital Fairness, digital omnibus and Cate Blanchett

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FIRST AID: Socialists target biotech sweetener

In today's edition: plant-based food, alcohol laws, pharma task force