The billionaire who wants to Make France Great Again – POLITICO
Marine Le Pen’s most faithful lieutenants arrived early at the stately baroque Val-de-Grâce church in the fifth arrondissement…
Ukraine may have to give up land to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko admits – POLITICO
Klitschko, a political opponent of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, made clear that the Ukrainian president hadn’t discussed any settlement with…
Shootings, debt and political paralysis show Brussels is falling apart – POLITICO
De Beukelaer, who attempted to reboot coalition negotiations last month, is scathing. In all the months since the…
The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West – POLITICO
‘A big fail’ Investigations are ongoing into what exactly happened during the first round of voting in Romania…
Musk’s X suspends opposition accounts in Turkey amid civil unrest – POLITICO
The opposition protests have spread despite the government banning gatherings for four days. Much of the opposition activity…
How France’s man in Brussels almost got fired by Barnier – POLITICO
Barnier, Beaune and Léglise-Costa all declined to comment for this story. The president’s nod Beaune had previously worked…
UK Labour steals from the Rudy Giuliani playbook – POLITICO
“When Giuliani came into office, he looked at it from this perspective — no one wants to live,…
Slovenes brace for ‘Melania effect’ as new Trump term begins – POLITICO
Despite their ire, inhabitants of “Sevnica are happy for” the U.S. first lady, he said. “We perceive [Melania’s…
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Should Have Canceled Africa Trip Amid Fires, Residents Say
When a series of dangerous, wind-driven fires broke out on Tuesday in the Los Angeles area, Mayor Karen…
Adams Is Denied Public Matching Funds, Hampering Re-election Campaign
Mayor Eric Adams was denied public matching funds for his re-election campaign on Monday as he faces federal…
Sweden’s Social Democrats struggle in traditional blue-collar heartlands – POLITICO
The party, which has dominated Swedish politics for a century, is now facing an alarming reality in old…
How to watch the Romanian election like a pro – POLITICO
Instead, the presidential candidates have focused on personal attacks, scandals and mud-slinging. Simion, for example, has faced accusations…