Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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France designates defence AI a core national security interest
The move aims to accelerate AI development and procurement
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Cypriot minister vows to keep 'building' on EU accession momentum
As the last days of Cyprus’s rotating EU presidency approach, Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, says her coun…
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US-Iran deal is 'very fragile' as conflict 'remains', says analyst
Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Wilfried Martens Centre, believes the EU should be "involved" in the peace deal. Huhtanen…
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Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from…
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Ukraine creates platform to study captured Russian weapons
“Study the aggressor's technologies for the sake of global security,” Mikhailo Fedorov said
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Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose | Marina Hyde
The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, ha…
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MEPs mull European rocket launchers strategy to compete with US
The proposal could also extend EU space programme funding to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
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Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.
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US opens trade probe into German drug pricing, escalating pressure on Europe
The announcement comes as Germany tries to cut rising healthcare costs
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New blow to Sánchez as corruption cases mount
While he attends a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, a Madrid court decided to open a new investigation into a case linked to Bego…
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Europol is going rogue – so Brussels is doubling its budget?
A new investigation lays bare the enormity of Europol’s rogue tactics: the agency maintained a ‘shadow IT environment’ parallel to…
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How does a Labour leadership contest work?
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.
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Athens to seek Montenegro EU accession during 2027 Council presidency
Montenegro is seen as a more realistic candidate than other EU hopefuls and would entail relatively low economic and political cos…
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The screams through the wall: the hidden toll of Russia's war against Ukraine
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Jacqueline Mahon, UNFPA Representative to Ukraine, wr…
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Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says
Local air defences shot down 79 of 90 Russian drones from Thursday evening into Friday morning, per Ukraine's air force.
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Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted
As the UK joins a growing list of countries looking at banning or severely curbing children's access to social media, data shows g…
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
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Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France
With temperatures set to soar as high as 40°C in the coming days, many workers are already changing their routines to adapt to the…
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EU governments back Global Gateway — but insist Brussels explain where the billions go
Ministers say that Global Gateway should be a 'core element' of the bloc's development offer - but have urged the EU Commission to…
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Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger
Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the European Union. On the eve of the 23 June anniversary, we look at how both the EU and the…
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Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
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Listen: W, the European social platform that wants to take on X
As W’s founders pitch a “bot-free” alternative to Elon Musk’s X, they now face the brutal test of proving their business model can…
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Switzerland says US-Iran talks postponed
US Vice President JD Vance's departure for the Alpine country was cancelled
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FIREPOWER: A productive day for Zelenskyy
In today's edition: Dutch minister, US NATO review, drones, PURL