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MAGA’s Romanian champion George Simion eyes comeback as government implodes
The country's governing coalition is scrambling to find a solution that would keep his nationalist AUR party out of power.
Farage and Polanski get ready to chew through the London ‘donut’
Populists on the right and left are upsetting the old order in the U.K. capital — and risk dealing Prime Minister Keir Starmer another hefty blow.
Despite the warm sea breeze, icy winds blast Europe’s leaders
Reminders of the world's problems were all around them in Cyprus — but solutions remain few and far between.
After toasting €90B loan, EU leaders face up to the morning after
At the summit in Cypriot party town Ayia Napa, the comedown came quickly.
MEPs eye hefty EU budget increase for health
The health committee wants dedicated funding for public health programs, as well as for pharma, digital and military health — but it only has limited influence.
EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit
Key negotiating “clusters” will be unblocked, opening the path to the two nations joining as members of the bloc.
From high fares to fuel shortages: 3 scenarios for Europe’s summer travel season
Even a quick end to the war won’t ease pressure on jet fuel supplies.
‘We need to talk to everyone’: Albanian PM Rama slams EU for ‘strategic’ mistake on Russia
In a wide-ranging interview, Albanian PM defended ongoing talks with Jared Kushner over the sale of Sazan Island in the Adriatic.
UK allies dismayed by Mandelson vetting meltdown
The unusual public airing of security procedure has compounded frustration about the drama that has surrounded the former U.K. ambassador to Washington.
Comment les Verts britanniques veulent purger leur programme pour mieux gagner
Sous la houlette de Zack Polanski, le parti pourrait renoncer à son vœu d'abolir la monarchie ou de limiter les autoroutes à 90 km/h.
Europe’s auspicious renewable: Hydro power
While oil and gas remain on the geopolitical front line, dams and their adjacent reservoirs can alleviate the bloc's energy dependence.
How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional
Is the European Council unfit for purpose? Plenty of those who have sat around the table believe the new world order demands changes to the EU.