Spain’s position on migration is “well known,” a Spanish government spokesperson said, confirming Sánchez had defended it during the summit discussion. Madrid is “more than happy” to engage in a debate on migration, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson did not address the Africa comment. An Italian official said the exchange was “not a clash” but […]
Continue ReadingThe two leaders met several times at the three-day G7 gathering in Evian for the first time since their public spat in April when the Italian prime minister called Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo “unacceptable,” prompting the American president to say Meloni was “no longer the same person” he once knew. An Italian diplomat described […]
Continue ReadingAndy Burnham is the new Labour MP for Makerfield, heading for parliament and, likely, Number 10. But what does his momentous win here on the outskirts of Wigan tell us about his chances of masterminding a wider Labour revival as prime minister? Host Patrick Baker has been in the constituency over the past few weeks, […]
Continue ReadingIn a LinkedIn post on Friday morning, Edwards revealed he had notified Ian Murray, the minister for digital government and data, of his resignation, which has taken immediate effect. “From the time the investigation was launched, I have accepted that there have been occasions where I exercised poor judgement and made attempts at humour that […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Council President António Costa was among the more than 100 politicians and public figures included in a list of “undesirables” targeted by a Portuguese neo-Nazi group, the country’s Public Prosecutor’s Office revealed Friday. Following its creation in 2018, the Lusitanian Armillary Movement (MAL) ― which authorities describe as a “far-right, nationalist, neo-Nazi, white supremacist, […]
Continue ReadingAfter shaking Costa’s hand, De Wever explained: “I was saying you’re the only one who can represent us.” After a brief pause, Costa responded: “Thank you very much.” “And that we should send you to Moscow as soon as possible,” De Wever added with a grin. The quip was a reference to leaders’ discussions over […]
Continue ReadingAndy Burnham has secured a thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election – but is it game over for Sir Keir Starmer? With a critical few days ahead, attention now turns to Labour’s cabinet ministers, MPs and party members. Who could make the first move to oust the prime minister? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have […]
Continue Reading“The technical negotiations are going to start sometime this weekend,” he said. “But that could change. Iran is not an easy country to get out of.” On Friday, Reuters reported the trip had been called off because of “logistics.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — who […]
Continue ReadingLeaders from some of the most staunchly anti-Russia countries, as well as Denmark and the Netherlands, rallied behind Macron and Merz, with some displaying unprecedented fury with Costa, three of the officials said. “The European Union cannot assume the role of mediator in these negotiations,” Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal told POLITICO. “Suggestions that alternative […]
Continue ReadingThe furore comes after confirmation Costa’s influential chief of staff Pedro Lourtie reached out to a senior Russian official, in a move that raised eyebrows among countries that say they were not informed of the plan. The EU members warn Moscow is as set on its path of aggression as it was when it launched […]
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