Bundesbank reassures banks on concerns over capital reform proposals – POLITICO
“There are some institutions relying on AT1 capital in ‘going-concern’ concepts. They would have to adapt,” Michael Theurer,…
Stopping young farmers giving up before they’ve even begun – POLITICO
Young farmers struggle to find available and affordable land to start working. One hectare of arable land in…
Netherlands mocked as ‘pirate’ after taking over China’s Nexperia
Chinese state media and pundits have called the Dutch government a “pirate” and even threatened it with a…
EU countries clash over how to share migration load – POLITICO
Governments were also unable to agree on a system of mandatory recognition of asylum decisions taken in other…
Dutch officials arrive in Syria to discuss refugee repatriation
Few of the 28,000 Syrian refugees in the Netherlands have returned to Syria since Assad’s ouster. [Getty] A…
Brits reveal they ditched the UK for four-day work week in the Netherlands – and why they’ll NEVER return
By JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:18 EDT, 2 October 2025 | Updated: 07:18 EDT, 2 October 2025…
Italy’s Bruna Szego picked as chair of new EU dirty-money watchdog – POLITICO
STRASBOURG — Italy’s Bruna Szego was chosen as the chair of the EU’s new dirty-money watchdog on Monday…
Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions – POLITICO
Pål Jonson also confirmed Sweden plans to accelerate its military buildup, aiming to reach NATO’s new defense spending…
Dutch anti-immigration protest turns violent – POLITICO
The violent protest triggered a backlash among Dutch officials from both the left and right. Dutch Justice Minister…
Crisis engulfs Eurovision over Israel and Gaza – POLITICO
Some broadcasters have rowed in behind the EBU’s current stance that the competition should remain apolitical. Germany’s…
UK and US restart steel talks ahead of Trump’s state visit – POLITICO
When Trump visited Scotland in July, he said a reduction in his tariffs on U.K. steel and aluminum…
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…