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Germany’s far right set to gain ground beyond its eastern strongholds

  • Politics
  • Ferdinand Knapp, Nette Nöstlinger
  • Mar 6, 2026

Ahead of a Sunday election in the western state of Baden-Württemberg, Alternative for Germany is capitalizing on rising economic anxiety.

Trump’s strikes on Iran give Meloni a headache before Italy’s crunch referendum

  • Politics
  • Hannah Roberts
  • Mar 6, 2026

The Italian prime minister faces a difficult balancing act to preserve her alliance with her ally in the White House.

'I believe more than before' - Tudor positive despite Palace defeat

  • Sports
  • Mar 5, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor says he believes the club will be able to avoid relegation from the Premier League, insisting "the moment will pass" after watching his side lose 3-1 at home to...

Pressure mounts on Tudor as Tottenham lose at home to Palace

  • Sports
  • Mar 5, 2026

Tottenham stay just one point above the relegation zone following a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with Tottenham having to play more than 45 minutes with ten men after Micky...

UK cut staff hours at key naval base responding to Cyprus drone strike

  • Politics
  • Esther Webber
  • Mar 5, 2026

Defense workers union argues deal at naval home of HMS Dragon undermined readiness for a crisis.

Pourquoi la nouvelle loi européenne sur l’industrie est une politique climatique déguisée

  • Politics
  • Zia Weise
  • Mar 5, 2026

Les ambitions écologiques du projet de loi sur l’accélération industrielle sont passées sous les radars. POLITICO s’y penche de plus près.

Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France

  • Sports
  • Mar 5, 2026

Scotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospect of France securing the title at Murra...

Britain looks to Frederiksen’s migration plan to neutralize Farage

  • Politics
  • Sam Blewett
  • Mar 5, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is eager to take on complaints from liberal-minded colleagues — and combat Nigel Farage's right-wing insurgency.

Iran war challenges Cyprus’ time in the EU hot seat

  • Politics
  • Gabriel Gavin
  • Mar 5, 2026

The tiny island nation finds itself under fire just after taking over the reins of the EU for a six-month stint.

Trump’s Iran gamble carries a political cost

  • Politics
  • Ivo Daalder
  • Mar 5, 2026

The decision to go to war was a dangerous wager that force could achieve what diplomacy couldn't — and it'll likely cause the president trouble come November.

MAGA embrace: Europe’s nationalists head to Washington

  • Politics
  • Karl Mathiesen, Stefanie Bolzen, Kimberly Leonard
  • Mar 5, 2026

Right-wing populists from across Europe are converging on the U.S. capital, where Speaker Mike Johnson is headlining a sovereignty conference.

Trump’s FAFO moment: America needs Europe after all 

  • Politics
  • Tim Ross, Eli Stokols
  • Mar 5, 2026

The U.S. assault on Iran has hammered another bruise into the transatlantic relationship, with Macron, Starmer and Sánchez resisting Trump’s demands to back his war.