Agriculture and Food
Polish company under investigation for supplying parts used in Iranian killer drones
The company sold tractor parts that investigators say may have been repurposed for drones.
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
UK ‘nowhere near’ renegotiating trade deal with EU, says David Lammy
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
The MEPs who actually matter
This burger could kill the EU
Farmers furious about lab-grown meat are taking their fight to the heart of the European project.
How Alexander Lukashenko’s tyranny ends
As the Belarusian dictator marks three decades in power, his enabling of Russia’s war in Ukraine and reliance on Kremlin money make him vulnerable, say regime insiders.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.
Germany’s doner kebab becomes symbol of angst over rising costs
“I can still remember when doner kebabs were sold for €3.50,” reminisced one teenager amid calls for a price brake to stop rising kebab costs.
Pragmatism over principle: Europe’s Greens adapt to survive
The group is ditching some of its ambitions as it prepares to back conservative Ursula von der Leyen atop the EU executive.
Commissioner Kyriakides rules out second EU term
The health commissioner will return to Cyprus at the end of her mandate.
Ukraine seizes cargo ship, alleging grain shipments via Crimea
The vessel under flag of Cameroon is suspected of visiting Sevastopol in November 2023 and May of this year.
Macron loses clout to European free traders as he does battle at home
As Emmanuel Macron faces another election defeat, France’s hold over EU trade policy is about to loosen. Some EU countries sense an opportunity.
The UK’s Brexit dream is dead
Sorry Boris, your Euroskeptic vision has failed in so many ways.
Right-wing MEPs loathe the Green Deal — but have no plan of attack
The surging faction has yet to offer a concrete strategy. It’s not even clear everyone can put up with each other.
EU finalizes up to €1B in aid to Egypt as part of migration deal
Brussels has made similar deals with Tunisia, Mauritania and Turkey to curb irregular migration into the EU.
A bear attack in Slovakia reveals what the far right really wants
Across the globe, populists are rolling back efforts to save nature and the planet.
Germany’s Scholz blasts EU for failure to do trade deals
Berlin didn’t relinquish its powers to do trade deals in order for Brussels to do nothing, Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells lawmakers.
Famine will loom over Gaza as long as conflict rages, report warns
Latest data shows that more than half of the population often doesn’t have any food to eat, nearly nine months into Israel’s bombardment and siege of the enclave.
Denmark sets first carbon tax on agriculture
The country wants to cut 70 percent of its total emissions by 2030.
The Hungarian presidency: Let the games begin
Brussels holds its breath as Budapest takes over rotating Council presidency.
How to navigate Hungary’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
The country’s Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.
EU approved Slovak law to kill bears in return for nature vote, minister claims
The alleged quid pro quo, which Brussels denies, is the latest twist behind a major nature restoration bill that finally passed on Monday.
Key leader in Ireland’s government quitting as Green Party chief
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan’s exit follows Green losses in Europe and on councils – and bolsters speculation of early election amid rural backlash to EU climate change goals.
Rogue Austrian minister burns bridges to save EU nature law
Cue the lawsuits, potential fines, dueling allegations — and, for Leonore Gewessler, a great campaign ad.
Political pork: China probes, Spain scrambles
Madrid is already squealing as Beijing launches anti-dumping investigation of EU pork.
EU’s last-ditch bid to pass nature law sputters
Negotiators are banking that environment ministers can produce a last-minute twist of fate on Monday.
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ contestant to become Dutch agriculture minister
Femke Wiersma married the dairy farmer she met on the TV reality show before going into politics.
These are Europe’s new MEPs
POLITICO has pulled together a list of Europe’s new parliamentarians from each member country.