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EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought
Dry conditions are spreading to virtually every area of the continent.
Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again
Financing scandal rocks Greece’s ruling party
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense
Greece must face punishment over abuses against migrants, Frontex official says
European eggflation slows down as American prices surge under Trump
Spring drought threatens Europe’s farms and rivers
Frontex: Illegal crossings into Europe down one third in a year
As Europe harshens migration rules, nearly 34,000 fewer people attempted to enter the EU illegally in the first three months of 2025 compared to 2024.
EU border agency threatens to slash Greek funding amid alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants
Greece has the highest number of open investigations on its practices across the European Union.
Beautiful beef: Le Pen, Varoufakis and the horseshoe theory of politics
What do Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis and Donald Trump have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton breaks …
Greece announces ‘drastic’ €25B transformation of defense strategy
The country is splashing the cash on its military after years of austerity.
Polish PM Tusk makes last-ditch plea to avoid Trump’s tariffs
U.S. president is set to impose tariffs on EU goods on Wednesday.
EU faces billion-euro dilemma over Turkey crisis
Ankara is too important an ally to alienate, no matter what happens on the streets of Istanbul, politicians and officials tell POLITICO.
EU eyes Ukrainian storage fix to Slovakia gas spat
The proposal would allow Bratislava to rake in lost gas transit fees — but experts are doubtful it would work without subsidies.
Top political job in world sport goes to former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry
As International Olympic Committee president, she will be the most powerful sporting official on earth — and is set for regular encounters with U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU asylum applications drop 13 percent in 2024
Germany, Spain and Italy were the top destinations for asylum-seekers.
Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel
Military alliance members already had trouble trusting each other with classified information. It’s just got worse.
European prosecutors indict 100 in Greek farm subsidy fraud
Prosecutions follow POLITICO investigation into scheme to bilk Brussels of aid earmarked for grazing land.
EU to propose keeping mandatory gas-filling goals despite pushback from countries
Countries like Germany have pushed for a more flexible approach, complaining the targets could raise gas prices.
China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns
A government-backed analysis seen by POLITICO argues Beijing could remotely shut down wind farms unless Germany bans its suppliers.
EU leaders fear Commission power grab on defense after Trump’s exit
Tensions around defense spending will take center stage during an emergency meeting of EU leaders on Thursday.
Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over
On the two-year anniversary of a train crash that killed 57 people, national protests reflect despair over its handling.
Greece says EU’s central bank could play role in Europe’s defense crisis
Greek central bank chief says the ECB can discuss support for the defense industry if the EU declares higher spending is a goal.
World leaders head to Ukraine as Trump cozies up to Putin
As Ukraine’s future hangs in the balance, world and European leaders are rallying around Kyiv.
Why Europe’s satellite policies must support a new era of connectivity
We now have the technology to ensure people can stay connected no matter where they are — but we need the EU’s backing for it to become ubiquitous
EU envoys approve new Russia sanctions package
Agreement reached to curb aluminum imports ahead of the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Musk’s Starlink isn’t ready to rule Europe’s internet airwaves
Elon Musk’s satellites aren’t — yet — competing to serve Europeans’ everyday internet needs.
Second crisis Ukraine summit planned for Wednesday
More EU leaders, plus Norway and Canada, are expected to attend, 48 hours after previous talks.
Von der Leyen demands trigger of emergency clause to massively boost defense spending
European Commission president announces plan at Munich Security Conference.
EU shoots down rumors it will revive divisive gas price cap
Energy firms are concerned about talk of bringing back the politically fraught mechanism.