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EU prepares for COP29 showdown with China over climate aid
The EU’s draft position for the summit shows the bloc arguing that wealthy emerging economies must pay into a climate action fund.
Austria nominates Finance Minister Brunner as EU commissioner
Eurozone inflation surprisingly ticks up in July
Eurozone economy grows faster than expected in Q2
Europe’s €10 trillion gamble
Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Trump bashes Harris over crypto, vows to boost bitcoin
Trump vows to establish a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, set up a crypto advisory council.
Yellen says $3T of fresh capital is needed annually to fight climate change
The Treasury secretary called the shift to a low-carbon global economy “the single greatest opportunity of the 21st century.”
EU finally sends €1.5B from Russian assets to Ukraine
Most of the funds will be used to buy weapons for Kyiv.
G20 countries agree on need to tax the super-rich — but later
Governments to start looking at question of tax on billionaires, according to statement seen by POLITICO.
Germany wants a Brexit mega deal
Berlin wants to expand the British prime minister’s proposed security pact into a broader EU-UK “reset.”
Hungary quietly takes €1B loan from Chinese banks
With public debt at a record high, Budapest is increasingly looking to Beijing for cash.
A call for clarity
Who will be the next European commissioners?
What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.
Trump courting crypto industry could spell trouble for Europe
Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.
France needs to cut over €100B so it doesn’t end up like Italy
Economists say country still in “control of its own destiny” but government must act fast.
Lagarde to skip G20 to feel the Olympic buzz in Paris
The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
The green leftie lawmaker taking on Europe’s economy
Aurore Lalucq hasn’t always been a fan of financial services firms.
Wopke Hoekstra nominated as Dutch EU commissioner
Current climate commissioner to return to Brussels, and The Hague wants him to get a financial or economic portfolio.
EU, US near deal on $50B loan to Ukraine
Loan would be paid back using profits from invested frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine strikes deal to delay debt repayments
The deal gives Kyiv vital breathing space, and is set to be flanked by fresh tax increases and money generated by frozen Russian assets.
Eurozone debt keeps climbing
Amid political chaos, France’s debt has increased.
Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
The disruptions have been described as a “global technology issue.”
Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.
ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.
Von der Leyen bets big on housing
Commission president vows to free up cash for affordable homes and create the bloc’s first-ever housing commissioner.
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.
Putin fears crypto mining could cause energy shortages in Russia
Russia has the world’s third-largest crypto mining capability. Cryptocurrencies are used to finance the war effort.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.