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As boss of the EU’s €300 billion Global Gateway infrastructure initiative, Jozef Síkela’s job will be to beat China at its own game.

French President Macron has shrugged off concerns over Serbia’s ties with Russia to seal lucrative deals on fighter jets and nuclear energy.

Aleksandar Vučić accuses protesters who oppose an EU-backed lithium mine of trying to overthrow him.

Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.

The agreement would benefit carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, but is deeply unpopular in the country.

It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.

European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday

Keir Starmer’s party has promised to launch an overhaul of the U.K.’s approach to China within months of taking office, with potentially significant trade-offs.

Banks will be able to apply for EU budget support when investing in equity funds active in Ukraine, von der Leyen said.

This week’s meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council could be its last.

A transatlantic gathering on Tuesday is unlikely to unpick any of the thorny EU-U.S. trade issues.

Last year, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen promised a deluge of green tech cash. But politics, fiscal austerity and military anxieties have since intervened.

From a crackdown on greenwashing to Green Deal drama, POLITICO takes you through the biggest moments of the year.

Critics worry plans to exploit the precious resources will cause havoc on marine environment.

The benefits of fighting climate change are shared broadly. The costs are borne locally.

Jonathan Reynolds speaks to POLITICO about his grand vision for Britain’s trade and industrial strategy.

Commission chief praises Ukraine’s impressive track record on EU reforms at POLITICO event.

The European Parliament has agreed measures to supercharge domestic green tech — but will find it hard to rival massive foreign investments.

Portuguese authorities are probing possible corruption.

Authorities detain prime minister’s top aide and also search Ministries of Environment and Infrastructure in corruption probe.

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says summit to happen in December, but Beijing has yet to confirm a date.

Hopes rise that Brussels and Canberra can close the gap on the sidelines of gathering of G7 trade ministers in Japan.