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The great unblocking? EU foreign ministers eye sweeping changes as Orbán exits
From aid for Ukraine to sanctions against Russia and Israel, EU diplomats say the bloc is now poised to make changes.
7 takeaways from Olly Robbins’ evidence on the Peter Mandelson vetting saga
Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins' evidence to parliament appeared crafted to inflict maximum pain on Keir Starmer
From Attila the Hun to Donald J. Trump: A brief history of popes battling world leaders
With his veiled rebukes of the U.S. president, Leo XIV joins a rich tradition of pontiffs sparring with history's most iconic political figures.
Orbán’s EU fixer faces becoming Hungary’s ‘fall guy’
Ambassador Bálint Ódor's knowledge of the EU's inner workings helped the outgoing government forcefully make its points for years. But his time in Brussels look...
The problem with Europe’s Big Tech breakup: It’s still hooked
Thanks to Trump, EU governments are trying to break their overreliance on U.S. technology. It won’t be cheap or easy.
5 times Keir Starmer blamed the deep state
No. 10 Downing Street is making a habit of blaming officials for its woes.
Fatal flaw: Keir Starmer’s leadership vacuum threatens to swallow him up
The PM’s current and former colleagues say the Mandelson scandal has exposed the hollowness of his hands-off style.
EU Parliament’s reputation at stake in access debate, new anti-fraud chief says
EU institutions have a “moral obligation” to “embrace transparency,” Petr Klement says.
Health, resilience and prosperity: Why immunization matters
To strengthen Europe’s resilience and health security, a policy shift is needed: recognize immunization across the life course as a key strate...
Orbán’s exit leaves Israel exposed in Europe
The Hungarian PM's departure has revived a push for EU sanctions against West Bank settlers amid growing criticism from European leaders.
How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance
China's cheap low-carbon tech was already pummeling the competition. The Gulf conflict boosts that dominance.
Democrats have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office
POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike.