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While Lagarde declined to say whether she would become involved in the campaign, participants to Morin’s annual political rally didn’t rule that out. “Several people mention Lagarde as a presidential candidate, but she is the only one who can answer that question,” said centrist senator Catherine Morin-Desailly. “She is a Norman, French and European figure […]

Reform UK was leading the polls since April 2025, according to POLITICO’s Poll of Polls. But the party has now slumped slightly behind Labour, with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the helm and after a bizarre by-election where Farage defeated satirical candidate Count Binface. Delo argued in an opinion piece for The Telegraph that […]

As a disastrous summer of droughts and wildfires turns into fall, some countries are grabbing the opportunity to convince counterparts to keep spending billions on farmers in the EU’s next long-term budget. While some nations have called for reducing spending on “traditional” topics like cohesion and agriculture, ministers like Fernandes argue it’s not just about […]

Up until the current government, there was “no acceptance of a harm reduction or harm minimisation approach,” said Karl Fagerström, a researcher on tobacco and nicotine who has received consulting fees from tobacco companies. He said he was not against taxes on nicotine pouches as long as the levies on cigarettes are higher. However, the […]

Hamas planned Berlin-Vienna attacks for Oct. 7 anniversary, indictment shows – POLITICO Skip to main content

Under Article 46 of Germany’s Basic Law, members of the Bundestag are generally protected from legal action over statements made in parliament. However, the protection does not apply to “defamatory insults.” Merz’s statements, according to Brandner, “crossed the line,” making them “criminally relevant.” Merz has not remarked on the AfD’s move, and his press office […]

The bloc has consistently called for global cooperation on the risks stemming from the technology. At the G7 in France in June, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said “Europe and the U.S. should work together on AI,” citing “complementary strengths, shared security interests, and a common responsibility to lead.” German Digital Affairs minister […]

A group of countries led by Germany is reviving the row over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, pitching a new loan for Kyiv supported by the assets. Such a loan would replace at least some of the €100 billion planned for Ukraine in the EU’s upcoming long-term budget, in line with Berlin’s aim […]

Is Europe winning the ‘fight’? Von der Leyen’s SOTEU, one year on – POLITICO Skip to main content

Just yesterday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly endorsed a proposed space project between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales, with the three satellite makers looking to create a rival to tech trillionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink. It might not be as good, but at least it won’t be owned by a man who names his […]