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Biden or Trump? To the Polish president, it doesn’t matter
“We have to be honest and tell ourselves that the Cold War situation is back and it’s not due to the actions of the United States,” Andrzej Duda said.
The call for an EU Action Plan for rare diseases
Right-wing MEPs loathe the Green Deal — but have no plan of attack
Will Biden recover from his debate debacle? Here’s what to watch.
Out of time. Out of patience. Women’s and adolescents’ health and rights cannot wait.
Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people
US officials don’t see clear path to ending war in Gaza as cease-fire talks stall
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
Israeli army to pause some Gaza fighting during the day for humanitarian aid
Military to suspend fighting along a road in southern Gaza during certain hours to allow aid deliveries to reach Palestinians.
Momentum grows for quick von der Leyen deal ahead of Monday summit
EU leaders meet on Monday to discuss top Brussels jobs in the wake of the European election.
Over-reliance on gas delays G7 transition to net-zero power
G7 countries have only 10 years left to act on their commitment to reach net-zero emissions power systems.
Belgium’s make-or-break election, explained
A triple vote could shake up Belgian politics, or drive it into gridlock.
What to expect from a more right-wing European Parliament
POLITICO dissects what a rightward shift means for everything from agriculture to defense.
No sign of survivors at site of Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash, Red Crescent says
“No signs of the helicopter’s occupants being alive,” report rescuers at the scene.
How dirty Russian money taught Latvia to get serious on sanctions
Centralizing the policing of sanctions could serve as a model for other EU countries.
France gets a reprieve on credit rating, but doubts persist on fiscal outlook
Moody’s and Fitch keep assessments unchanged, but are cautious on French government’s ability to meet deficit targets.
Labour will need ‘Herculean effort’ to hit green goals, says UK climate watchdog
Labour could hit their target of clean power by 2030 but it will be “bloody hard,” Chris Stark said.
How large parts of Trump’s trial are playing out in the shadows
Critical aspects of the case have been shielded from the media and the public.
As US aid to Ukraine clears key hurdle, Europe grapples with its own support for Kyiv
Estonia and Sweden are among European countries warning against complacency, as EU foreign ministers are set to discuss Ukraine on Monday.
Meet Russia’s Christian soldier who wants to oust Putin
“When we have enough forces, we will liberate a whole Russian region. We will set up a government … The rebellion will grow, and we will move on to other regions until we march on Moscow,” says Caesar.
France votes to ban ‘forever chemicals,’ exempting frying pans
Kitchen utensil manufacturers get win after lobbying blitz.
Some advice for Russia’s newest opposition leader
Opposition movements, especially those based abroad, rarely succeed.
Belgian PM warns Israel against using hunger as ‘weapon of war’
Alexander De Croo also urges Israel to abandon plans for an offensive into the city of Rafah.
Denmark to begin conscripting women for the military in rare move
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen outlined Danish defense overhaul, with an eye on Russia.
Eliminating cervical cancer to save women’s lives
Leading international cervical health experts call on governments and health care authorities to address low and declining cervical cancer screening participation rates.
Gleeful Russia relishes German Taurus leak scandal
The Kremlin is jubilant after humiliating Berlin by revealing top-secret missile talks.
It’s official: Sweden to join NATO
Hungary finally lets Sweden into the military alliance, dealing a blow to Russia.
Commission sparks greenwashing fears in row over ‘100 percent recycled’ claims
The EU executive suggests laxer rules for calculating recycled content in products, siding with the chemical industry.
Far-right AfD moves to make amends with Le Pen
The French far-right leader has tried to distance herself from Germany’s AfD following revelations of a clandestine extremist meeting.
The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?
From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses.
Even the Bank of England is giving in to the banks
Lenders on either side of the Atlantic have been campaigning hard against incoming standards