Why von der Leyen’s Big Tech tax plan is bluster – POLITICO
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said over the weekend that the country would “resist” von der Leyen’s proposals. Putting…
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,…
Trump’s treasury chief jabs Spain on defense spending – POLITICO
Spain is one of the worst offenders in the transatlantic military alliance, spending just 1.32 percent of its…
EU agonizes over using its trade ‘bazooka’ to hit back at Trump’s mega tariff – POLITICO
According to an internal document seen by POLITICO, the Commission is considering slapping tariffs of up to 25 percent…
Brexit reset tested as Brussels and London fight about finance – POLITICO
After its attempts to shift more clearing activity away from London’s dominant LCH and ICE Clear Europe to…
Thousands without internet in West Auckland
“Around 1800 fibre and 750 copper services have been impacted in Kumeu, Massey, and the wider Waitakere region.…
EU targets Trump’s red states with tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream – POLITICO
Finally, women’s negligées from Ohio and Kentucky, a fan favorite from the Commission’s first proposal, made the final…
Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris – POLITICO
Yet beneath all the gloss, critics in the crowds pointed to the city’s waning fashion influence, and were…
Michael Gove gets seat in UK’s House of Lords as Rishi Sunak hands out honors – POLITICO
Former Conservative Chief Whip Simon Hart, who wrote revelatory diaries about managing Tory MPs, also received a peerage…
EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation – POLITICO
Only Hungary opposed the package, according to four EU diplomats with direct knowledge of the vote, while all…