EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language – POLITICO
But documents summarizing this week’s meeting of the bloc’s ambassadors, seen by POLITICO, indicate serious doubts regarding Madrid’s…
Germany’s ‘bad theater’ border crackdown – POLITICO
To put that in perspective, in 2024 nearly 230,000 people applied for asylum in Germany for the first…
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…
Merkel criticizes Merz on migration (again) – POLITICO
In the run-up to Germany’s Feb. 23 snap election, Merz promised to crack down on migration on his…
Hitler serves as a warning to today’s conservatives, EU’s Manfred Weber says – POLITICO
But the party walks a tightrope. While not actively negotiating with the far right, the EPP can often…
German economy set for zero growth thanks largely to Trump, government advisers say – POLITICO
Even though Trump has suspended the worst of his tariff increases on EU exports until the start of…
‘No tax on tips’ included in GOP tax bill. How much will workers save?
House Republicans’ tax plan includes a ‘no tax on tips’ proposal. How many workers stand to benefit? Budget…
Can defense become Europe’s economic growth machine? – POLITICO
Loïc Mougeolle is a defense contractor whose ties to the military go back a generation. His father worked…
World leaders descend on Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration – POLITICO
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a former missionary and teacher, was chosen by cardinals in a secretive conclave this month…
Russia and Ukraine agree on 1,000-prisoner exchange — but no ceasefire – POLITICO
But despite all the talk, more muscular sanctions have yet to be agreed. “The Russian delegation is satisfied…