Hungary’s foot-dragging on Russian oil crashes into reality – POLITICO
But experts aren’t convinced. That’s “complete nonsense,” said Tamás Pletser, an oil and gas analyst at Erste bank,…
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Older Britons are preparing to receive a 4.8 per cent payment rate boost to their state pensions next…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Moody’s cuts outlook on France as Lecornu struggles to pass budget – POLITICO
Friday’s decision “reflects the increased risk that the fragmentation of the country’s political landscape will continue to impair…
Britons hit with ‘double whammy’ as state pension age rises and retirement savings face tax raid
Retirees face a “double whammy” hit due to the state pension age increasing and a stealth tax raid…
Russia’s central bank tries to prop up ailing economy with rate cut – POLITICO
It’s unusual for a central bank to lower its policy rate while revising its inflation outlook upward, since…
Prince Andrew scandal blows hole in Britain’s opaque royal funding system – POLITICO
Because some assets, such as the official residences, the Royal Archives, the Royal Collection of paintings and other…
French lawmakers vote to hike tax on American tech giants – POLITICO
The 2026 budget will go to a plenary vote in the National Assembly on Nov. 4, after which…
Liz Truss thinks Green Party could be Britain’s next official opposition – POLITICO
But she had an optimistic assessment of the outlook for the Greens, reenergized under Zack Polanski’s leadership. “People…
Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’ – POLITICO
To date, this approach hasn’t placated leaders. Ahead of Thursday’s summit, 19 countries were calling for even more…