The EU wants to unify its fragmented financial markets. Can it finally make it happen? – POLITICO
Feedback on that strategy so far is mixed. Carmine Di Noia, director for financial and enterprise affairs at…
Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall – POLITICO
The 32-year-old man was granted asylum in Austria in 2014 but lost his refugee status in 2019 due…
Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life – POLITICO
The Commission has binned requirements for companies to report on their environmental impacts and exposure to climate risks.…
UK markets roil as weakening government cancels spending cuts
The credibility of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the United Kingdom‘s fiscal situation were further undermined this week…
Inquiry finds NZDF accepted $418k in gifts, calls for careful policy
The NZDF introduced a new policy in 2023 that resulted in a reduction in the number of gifts…
A €13.5B bridge to Sicily – POLITICO
Officially, the Strait of Messina lies outside Italy’s only designated NATO military mobility corridor — which begins at…
Can Republicans convince moms to quit their jobs?
The MAGA movement has a particular vision of the ideal American family. For starters, there are lots of…
Austrian chancellor sees anti-immigration ally in Merz – POLITICO
Stocker said he viewed Austria as “a pioneer” in promoting stricter European policies on asylum claims. Germany has…
Albanian PM slams UK push to ‘dump’ asylum seekers in third countries – POLITICO
However, Rama confirmed at the time Albania would not be part of the scheme as “we are loyal…
Britain breaks ranks with Trump in bid to revive WTO – POLITICO
Bartels said it was not clear if the move would affect the U.S. relationship. “It is possible that…
Disarray at European Commission as greenwashing flip-flop triggers doubts about its grip – POLITICO
The public outcry from the Socialists and the liberals, who accused von der Leyen of yielding to the…
French PM under fire as pensions ‘conclave’ concludes without agreement – POLITICO
Though President Emmanuel Macron commended Bayrou for his insistence “on the importance of reaching an agreement” in comments…