Iran war costs EU €500M a day, von der Leyen warns – POLITICO
Von der Leyen framed the conflict as further proof that the EU should accelerate its shift away from…
Secrets and ‘lies’: 7 takeaways from marathon Mandelson vetting hearing – POLITICO
Early in the hearing, McSweeney told MPs that he “didn’t feel” he had got the whole truth back…
Middle East War to Spark Biggest Energy Price Surge in Four Years
Commodity prices forecast to rise by 16% this year, fueling inflation and slowing growth WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026—Energy prices are projected to surge by 24% this…
EU Commission: Blame Berlin and Paris for red tape, not us – POLITICO
Since the start of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate as Commission president, the EU executive has put…
Critical raw materials: European Union and US sign memorandum of understanding on a ‘strategic partnership’ • Table.Briefings
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič signed a memorandum of understanding on…
What Britain wants from King Charles’ trip to Trumpland – POLITICO
The monarch also appears likely to emphasize Britain’s commitment to the two nations’ defense ties — which include…
Indo-Pacific: How the EU is expanding its strategic alliances • Table.Briefings
The EU is concluding free trade and security agreements in the region in order to protect itself more…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
The war on fur is heating up again
“We’re doing really well,” says Akis Tsoukas, president of the Kastoria Furriers Association, describing the situation in the…
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO
The EU’s 20th sanctions package, approved last week after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their veto, targets another 20…