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Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 5 percent, saying inflation threat has eased
First decrease since 2020 eases pressure on businesses a month after Keir Starmer became prime minister.
Vitaly Klitschko’s critics come out swinging over boxing champ’s record as Kyiv mayor
Austria nominates Finance Minister Brunner as EU commissioner
Trump vs. Biden’s historic climate agenda
Breton’s tweeting would backfire as competition chief, top US economist says
Europe’s €10 trillion gamble
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Don’t bring a plastic bottle to the Olympics — unless you’re Coca-Cola
The Olympics sponsor is facing backlash for boasting about plastic-free drink options while still using millions of plastic bottles.
Donald and Melania Trump each promote a new book — separately
The former first lady’s book will be her first memoir, and the former president’s book will have photos and commentary.
‘Blood minerals’: EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal
Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.
Most Europeans say corruption is rife in their country
Over 95 percent of citizens in Greece, Portugal, Malta and Slovenia said they believe corruption was prevalent in their home countries.
Europe’s manufacturing slump shows no signs of ending
Manufacturing in Europe’s industrial heartland weakened further in July, confirming the worst fears of EU leaders concerned by the direction that the bloc’s economy is taking. S&P …
Here are the world leaders Kamala Harris has on speed dial
Vice President Kamala Harris would enter the White House with working ties with some allied heads of state — others she’d have to build.
Washington’s most powerful interests don’t know whether to cheer Harris — or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Biden’s policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
The green leftie lawmaker taking on Europe’s economy
Aurore Lalucq hasn’t always been a fan of financial services firms.
Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFA’s new match schedule
Football players and leagues filed a complaint with the European Commission to try to rein in football’s governing body.
Trump appeals New York civil fraud judgment that threatens his business
Former president was ordered to pay $454 million for inflating net worth to secure loans.
Spain’s Sánchez summoned to testify in wife’s corruption case
Spain’s PM will be questioned on July 30 in probe into whether Begoña Gómez used her connections to further her private business interests.
This burger could kill the EU
Farmers furious about lab-grown meat are taking their fight to the heart of the European project.
The UK has a new government — let the lobbying commence
British lobbyists have launched a schmooze offensive as they try to capture the attention of Labour’s greenhorn contingent.
What a Kamala Harris foreign policy could look like
She would likely stay tough on Russia and China, and has rebuked Israel’s handling of aid into Gaza.
5 things to know about where Dems go from here
There are still a lot of open questions about what’s next for the Democratic Party.
What Kamala Harris’ record in California tells us about her political future
Key parts of Harris’ in-state record pulled from political and policy reporters.
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.
‘Scared to Death’: GOP Security Hawks Slam Vance Selection
By choosing the Ukraine-skeptic Ohio senator, Trump accelerates his party’s rejection of its Reaganite roots.
Microsoft signs antitrust truce with OVHcloud
With a second cloud pact in weeks, Microsoft has definitely mitigated the threat of an EU probe — for now.
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.
How to dominate your European Parliament committee
It’s where the legislative magic happens.
A new kind of Republican Party is forming at the RNC
The GOP is dramatically transforming. Just listen carefully to the RNC.
The Trump-Vance ticket is a repudiation of free-market conservatism
The last time he chose a running mate, Donald Trump tried to reassure people with traditionally conservative economic views. Not this time.