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…
Nearly 300 arrested in France amid ‘Block Everything’ movement
ISTANBUL Nearly 300 people were arrested across France on Wednesday as the “Block Everything” movement brought parts of…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…
Macron chooses Lecornu as new French PM – POLITICO
The 39-year-old armed forces minister will replace François Bayrou, who lost a confidence vote on Monday over his…
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…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union will expose EU’s divisions – POLITICO
“This was a bad summer for Europe,” said Bas Eickhout, co-chair of the Greens in the Parliament, a…
How to watch the French government collapse (again) like a pro – POLITICO
France was able to stave off an economic catastrophe during the pandemic and when energy prices shot up…
Nigel Farage’s party is trying to step out of his shadow. Can it? – POLITICO
Neil Hall/EPA Broadly speaking, though, the circle of people in the room for key decisions is small. As…