Why Europe needs Britain’s under-fire security chief Jonathan Powell – POLITICO
He has “unique credibility” in international circles, a European diplomat said, citing Powell’s well-documented background in international conflict…
EU countries move to pull plug on Russian gas to Hungary and Slovakia – POLITICO
In fact, the two countries are steadily increasing their fossil fuel payments to Moscow, according to Isaac Levi,…
European Parliament shields left-wing lawmaker from prosecution in Orbán’s Hungary – POLITICO
“The reason is because the crime was committed before she became member of Parliament and the rules are…
The battle over the EU’s Big Tech rules begins. Here are 5 fights to watch. – POLITICO
Create a new regulator The idea of creating an independent agency tasked with enforcing the rules, out of…
Ex-Brexit Party MEP pleads guilty in Russia bribe case – POLITICO
The former Welsh leader of Nigel Farage’s right-wing party Reform UK has admitted to taking bribes in exchange…
Sudanese ‘militiamen’ invited to Labour Party conference event – POLITICO
“The External Action Service of the EU Parliament approved the findings and told us that these people are…
EU Parliament snubs Orbán with vote to shield Italian MEP from Hungarian arrest – POLITICO
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) voted Tuesday against lifting the immunity of left-wing Italian MEP Ilaria…
Italian MEP fears Hungarian ‘revenge’ ahead of immunity vote – POLITICO
In May 2023, a few weeks after announcing her candidacy for the 2024 European election, Salis was moved…
Italy’s leftist MEPs plot their escapes back home – POLITICO
But unlike Dumas’ hero, the MEPs are not seeking vengeance. They want a road back to political relevance. …
EU’s richest countries hold secret meeting in Vienna as budget talks get tribal – POLITICO
Seasoned budget negotiators argue that key decisions are taken in these cozy meetings. Last March, net payers agreed…
Do what I told you, Draghi implores Europe’s leaders – POLITICO
“The Draghi report has become the economic doctrine of the EU, and everything we’ve proposed since has been…
Brussels wants to ditch Russian gas. Turkey could keep it flowing undetected. – POLITICO
“Bulgargaz has all the documents … of the LNG delivered to Botas terminals,” they said, adding that “in…