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Building a future-proof regulatory system
Simpler, faster, better – let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
Ukraine bets on India to help get peace deal with Putin
The 5 commissioners most likely to get the chop
West funding Putin’s soldiers with growing Russian fuel purchases, report warns
Switzerland’s unusual form of democracy takes aim at Eurovision
France’s Le Maire bids adieu to economy ministry after record tenure
Germany’s Scholz gets tough on border in bid to save political future
Poland’s Tusk slams Germany’s border checks as ‘unacceptable’
Berlin’s decision is a “de facto suspension of the Schengen Agreement on a large scale,” Polish PM says.
Slovenia chooses new commissioner nominee as von der Leyen pushes for more women
Nomination of ex-ambassador and former presidential candidate Marta Kos comes after Tomaž Vesel dropped out Friday.
Can Labour make the trains run on time?
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Putin, cash and guns prompt ‘explosive’ rethink of Swiss neutrality
After 500 years of non-alliance, a bombshell report recommends closer cooperation with the EU and NATO.
Zelenskyy urges Modi to back Ukraine’s ‘just peace’ push after Putin hug
Indian PM comes to Kyiv to demonstrate he stands for peace, while signing pharma and agri deals.
Ukraine wants peace talks in wake of Russia incursion, but not directly with Putin
Kyiv is increasingly looking to the model of the Black Sea grain deal, where Russia and Ukraine struck separate agreements with intermediaries.
These people want to run the EU’s economy
European governments are battling for their people to get roles linked to the bloc’s finances.
Seine water quality ‘marginally acceptable’ at latest Olympics race, new samples show
The pollution levels in the Paris river’s murky waters have come under scrutiny during the Olympics, with several swimming competitions held in the river.
Turkish Cypriot leader says no reason for UN-led Cyprus talks
The U.N. is seeking a trilateral meeting on Aug. 13 to explore ways to resume Cyprus reunification negotiations.
How Donald Trump — and Kamala Harris — could surprise on Ukraine
Whatever happens in November, the next president’s approach to Russia’s war on Ukraine will determine America’s broader role in the world.
Where the EU’s political tribes should go on holiday
Where to go this summer, depending on your political persuasion.
Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?
As the U.K. and the EU enter a new era, their relationship is likely to gradually become more Swiss.
Airport at French-Swiss border evacuated after bomb threat
With the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics hours away, France is on high security alert.
EU’s first application for cultivated meat is for French foie gras
Paris startup Gourmey wants Europeans munching cell-grown pâté by 2026.
Cyprus eyes chance to run EU Mediterranean policy
Ursula von der Leyen plans a new EU commissioner for the Mediterranean Sea region.
Making the Olympics cheap again
The IOC says hosting the Games no longer has to be an expensive nightmare.
Nobody even noticed the Tories’ biggest legacy
Five years ago this week, in the teeth of the Brexit wars, an outgoing Tory prime minister was looking for a legacy. Theresa May settled on net zero —and now it’s on Labour to keep that target alive.
Reynders defeated in race to lead Council of Europe
Swiss former president Berset is expected to take the reins of the Strasbourg-based human rights organization in September.
City dreams of Labour win to deliver new Brexit deal
It’s considered a ‘hanging offense,’ but could some EU countries hash out side deals with the UK on financial services?
Pope Francis has lost control of his liberal revolution
Trouble is brewing in the very regions that cradled the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.
Romania agrees to donate Patriot air defense system to Ukraine
The Romanian government today promised to send a full Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to bolster its defenses — on the condition that the United States …
Switzerland cuts key interest rate again as EU turmoil sends franc surging
The euro’s weakening since the EU election has struck an uncomfortable chord at the Swiss National Bank.