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Fighter pilot Rumen Radev looks to break Bulgaria’s political deadlock

• Boryana Dzhambazova
• Apr 16, 2026

Radev is vowing to combat the country's oligarchs and mafia, but his Kremlin-aligned positions on Ukraine have sparked concern.

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Online age checks are coming in Europe

• Eliza Gkritsi, Ellen O'Regan
• Apr 15, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the world’s biggest tech platforms have “no more excuses” for not checking users’ ages before...

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Badenoch: Orbán’s defeat gives me hope for the center-right

• Annabelle Dickson
• Apr 15, 2026

The Hungarian autocrat's downfall shows right-wing populism won't be "long-lasting," Britain's Conservative leader said in an interview with Axel Spri...

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The defense funding gap haunting Keir Starmer

• Esther Webber
• Apr 15, 2026

Unable to cut welfare, the British prime minister is finding that projecting military strength comes with a price tag he can’t yet afford.

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Hedge funds think they can make a killing on Trump tariff refunds

• Graham Lanktree
• Apr 15, 2026

Financiers in London, New York and beyond eye big paydays as cash-strapped firms sell refunds at a discount.

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Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials

• Carlos Gallardo, chairman and CEO, Almirall; second vice president, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
• Apr 15, 2026

Clinical trials are essential in bringing new, improved treatment options to patients. They support our hospitals, bringing new infrastructure and ski...

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Orbán is out. Who’s the EU’s next disruptor-in-chief?

• Sebastian Starcevic
• Apr 15, 2026

The obstructionist Hungarian leader is leaving after 16 years at the Council table — but Brussels shouldn’t expect smooth sailing.

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Carney and Stubb: Two centrist dads trying to save the world 

• Tim Ross, Mickey Djuric
• Apr 15, 2026

The leaders of Canada and Finland are running partners and friends who text each other regularly. Can they build a new transatlantic alliance in the a...

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How a fake Russian story became a real problem for Estonia

• Eva Hartog
• Apr 15, 2026

Inside the People's Republic that wasn't.

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Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now

• Rory O’Neill, Mari Eccles, Bartosz Brzeziński
• Apr 14, 2026

Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.

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Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift

• Francesca Micheletti
• Apr 14, 2026

Veteran eurocrat Anthony Whelan is a safe pair of hands to lead the Commission’s competition department into a new era — especially for President Ursu...

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Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges

• Chris Lunday, Veronika Melkozerova
• Apr 14, 2026

Limited stockpiles and slow industrial ramp-up leave Ukraine leaning on U.S.-backed systems despite push for European solutions.