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Hungary’s easing of immigration rules for Russians raises espionage fears
Fallout from a policy that grants Russians and Belarusians fast-track access to the European Union could threaten Hungary’s Schengen membership.
Italy’s Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ relations with China
Airlines suspend Lebanon flights as fears of Israel-Hezbollah war grow
No, the EV isn’t dead — just briefly comatose
Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
French Olympics rail disruptions could last all weekend
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.
‘Coordinated arson attack’ brings French trains to a halt hours before Olympics opening ceremony
Fires on French railway tracks have delayed journeys for 800,000 travelers in what the transport minister described as “coordinated attacks of malicious intent.”
Macron meets Musk, world’s top executives amid political turmoil and Olympics
French president will use the occasion to pursue his charm offensive among foreign investors.
Who will be the next European commissioners?
What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.
Cyprus eyes chance to run EU Mediterranean policy
Ursula von der Leyen plans a new EU commissioner for the Mediterranean Sea region.
Rampant sanctions busting is overwhelming EU front-line states, Latvia says
“There’s a serious problem” with enforcement of wartime bans, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže tells POLITICO.
Warnings mount that cybercriminals may be exploiting global tech outage
The outage is increasingly being referenced in phishing attempts, CrowdStrike and others warn.
Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns
The agreement would benefit carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, but is deeply unpopular in the country.
Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
The disruptions have been described as a “global technology issue.”
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.
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.
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.
Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs
Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.
Germany’s transport minister faces pay-to-play allegations
A German car association allegedly offered industry and lobbyists time with Transport Minister Volker Wissing in return for payment, according to a report.
Germany’s Scholz set for rare meeting with Serbia’s isolated Vučić to finalize lithium deal
European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday
Cocaine seizures fall in big EU ports as gangs target easier routes
As Antwerp and Rotterdam crack down, other ports bear the brunt.
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.
EU opens new front with China over car chips
Officials are concerned subsidized Chinese firms are going after the bloc’s champions.
Fake parts for Russia’s stolen airliners
Western sanctions are blocking Russia’s access to key spare parts, so it’s making its own.
Pragmatism over principle: Europe’s Greens adapt to survive
The group is ditching some of its ambitions as it prepares to back conservative Ursula von der Leyen atop the EU executive.
Ukraine seizes cargo ship, alleging grain shipments via Crimea
The vessel under flag of Cameroon is suspected of visiting Sevastopol in November 2023 and May of this year.
Italian airline deal wasn’t cleared to help my boss: EU’s Vestager
European Commission came under heavy Italian political pressure to allow Lufthansa to buy Italy’s troubled airline.
EU parliament centrists circle wagons to keep far right out of top jobs
Liberals are incensed over a backdoor deal between the EPP and ECR.
Isolated, Hungary calls for open competition with Chinese electric cars
Only seven ministers and no commissioner attended the first gathering of Budapest’s six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.