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It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.

Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.

July 18, 2024 10:41 am CET

The MEPs who actually matter

Here are 11 EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.

July 18, 2024 4:00 am CET

Keir Starmer’s Brexit reboot

Thursday’s European leaders’ summit in Oxfordshire is a well-timed opportunity for the new UK prime minister to reset relations.

July 17, 2024 7:31 pm CET

Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs

Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.

July 17, 2024 5:23 pm CET

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.

July 17, 2024 6:00 am CET

Germany’s Scholz set for rare meeting with Serbia’s isolated Vučić to finalize lithium deal

European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday

July 16, 2024 8:15 pm CET

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.

July 16, 2024 4:02 pm CET

EU opens new front with China over car chips

Officials are concerned subsidized Chinese firms are going after the bloc’s champions.

July 15, 2024 6:00 am CET

The never-ending job of depriving Putin of the means to kill Ukrainians

Vietnam and Malaysia are the next destinations on EU envoy David O’Sullivan’s mission to stop Russia from beating EU sanctions.

July 12, 2024 3:11 pm CET

Fake parts for Russia’s stolen airliners

Western sanctions are blocking Russia’s access to key spare parts, so it’s making its own.

July 12, 2024 11:47 am CET

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.

July 11, 2024 5:43 pm CET

Germany goes soft on China, dragging out Huawei ban until 2029

Berlin’s Western partners will be pleased it is cutting ties with the Chinese 5G equipment maker, even if the terms of the deal suggest a capitulation.

July 10, 2024 10:29 pm CET
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Post-Brexit security pact with EU ‘will complement’ NATO, Starmer says

The new U.K. PM is seeking to recalibrate Britain’s relationship with Europe.

July 10, 2024 1:04 pm CET

EU parliament centrists circle wagons to keep far right out of top jobs

Liberals are incensed over a backdoor deal between the EPP and ECR.

July 9, 2024 7:21 pm CET

Isolated, Hungary calls for open competition with Chinese electric cars

Only seven ministers and no commissioner attended the first gathering of Budapest’s six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.

July 9, 2024 5:53 pm CET

Keir Starmer meets the world

New U.K. prime minister heads to NATO with a message of support on Ukraine.

July 8, 2024 11:32 pm CET

Viktor Orbán goes rogue

Brussels now plotting to restrain self-declared president of Europe.

July 8, 2024 10:05 pm CET

Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal

The new U.K. prime minister told Northern Ireland’s government in Belfast existing rules must be enforced before he could seek further changes.

July 8, 2024 4:26 pm CET

Starmer government rejects calls to ditch deal with firm linked to Russian gas

The call by Ukrainian campaigners is an early test of the new Labour government’s promises to Kyiv.

July 8, 2024 1:16 pm CET

Irish prime minister: EU open to Keir Starmer’s Brexit plan

The Labour government is seeking a ‘reset’ of the U.K.’s relationship with Europe.

July 7, 2024 12:12 pm CET

EU, UK eye new era of green ties as Britain’s Labour takes power

Increased appetite for cooperation could save costs and boost climate action on both sides, experts say.

July 5, 2024 6:41 pm CET

David Lammy appointed as UK foreign secretary

He will need to grapple with the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

July 5, 2024 4:53 pm CET

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.

July 4, 2024 1:04 pm CET

EU firms up duties on Chinese EVs, skirting Berlin’s pressure

By cementing the duties, Brussels is holding its ground against Chinese — and German — opposition.

July 4, 2024 11:17 am CET
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