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Spain is a member of the European Union, a 27-country bloc that operates a common trade policy, so any attempt to single out Madrid would create friction with other member states, like Germany, France and Italy. 12 HRS ago 5 mins read

“Made in Europe” is finally here. After four delays and fierce internal battles, the European Commission unveils its Industrial Accelerator Act — a plan aimed at challenging China’s dominance in clean tech and tilting public procurement toward EU-made products. Ian Wishart and senior finance reporter Kathryn Carlson break down what the push really means: Who […]

Während Kanzler Friedrich Merz nach seinem Besuch im Oval Office die Rückreise antritt, schlägt die geopolitische Realität in Deutschland voll ein. Steigende Gaspreise, fallende Börsenkurse und die Zwei-Euro-Marke an den Tankstellen bringen die mühsam geplante Konjunkturbelebung ins Wanken. Gordon Repinski analysiert direkt aus Washington, ob Merz bei Donald Trump etwas erreicht hat und wie der […]

“This cost was an obviously material consideration, given that it flows directly from the decision to approve the Proposed Development. It was irrational and thus unlawful not to take it into account,” the residents’ legal case states. They also argue it was unlawful for Communities Secretary Steve Reed — who gave the plans the green […]

The tests are run by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), an interinstitutional body that organizes recruitment for institutions including the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. The exams are a gateway to a career in the EU civil service. “I regret to inform you that your participation [in the […]

Merz needs close ties with both the British prime minister and Sánchez. Starmer is an important ally in the “E3” format that Germany, France and the U.K. use to coordinate European strategy toward Ukraine. Sánchez, meanwhile, represents the largest faction within the center-left Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament, with whom Merz’s conservatives […]

This would matter less if any of these terms added clarity, but most do not. They’re vague, they aren’t grounded in political science research, and they blur ideology rather than naming it, only to leave readers with softer language that hides what these actors truly stand for. And there are grave consequences to this mainstreaming. […]

French pivot That positioning makes outright opposition to an offensive against a fundamentalist Islamist regime that has pledged to destroy Israel politically difficult. Marine Le Pen, the party’s de facto leader, responded cautiously as the bombs began to fall. While campaigning for local elections on Saturday, she initially limited herself to noting the strikes, waiting […]

The government is yet to say exactly which sectors it would prioritize, however — and Starmer has said he wants the U.K.-EU relationship to be “iterative” with new cooperation added on an annual basis at regular summits. Scrutiny The new report also calls for the re-establishment of a dedicated European Scrutiny Committee in the House […]

While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not leap to the defense of his Spanish counterpart at the White House press conference where Trump made his trade threat, Macron now seems to be aligning more closely with Sánchez’s view of the illegality of the war. Despite Trump saying he believes the fight will last a matter […]