EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis – POLITICO
In the pre-2008 lending boom, American banks sold their dodgiest “subprime” loans to investors around the world. When…
Europe must show climate leadership ‘now more than ever,’ COP30 host Brazil says – POLITICO
The Commission initially promised to propose a 90 percent emissions-cutting target for 2040, but has faced strong opposition…
Germany’s tough-on-migration turn leaves Afghans in perilous limbo – POLITICO
After Merz became chancellor, however, the German government effectively suspended the program and stopped the flights, a decision…
How the EU always gets away with it – POLITICO
In the swish hotel conference rooms and cafés of the Brussels EU quarter, the indignation was palpable: Why…
Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy – POLITICO
Catering waste may transmit several animal diseases such as African or classical swine fever, foot and mouth disease…
No more free cash – POLITICO
“These [partnership] packages will reinforce the link between external action and internal priorities, such as energy security, the…
EU says British war on newts could violate Brexit deal – POLITICO
Under the terms of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) either side can impose “rebalancing measures” or…
Brussels takes aim at those cashing in on broken European markets – POLITICO
The trouble is, the finance industry makes money from the practice. Governments, heavily lobbied by asset managers, insurers,…
Brexit lessons ignored as EU hands £4.1bn to shady lobbying NGOs | World | News
The European Union has funnelled more than £4.1 billion into unaccountable NGOs over the last three years without…