Elections

Chinese cyber menace exceeds threat from Russia, Dutch spy chief warns
Top intel director tells POLITICO that Moscow’s new military buildup is concerning — and Donald Trump’s election has been a wake-up call for European spies.

Polish presidential candidate in trouble over apartment deal

Europe has more cardinals than is fair

Germany tightens border policy in ‘signal’ to world, interior minister says

‘Shameful’ socialists attract EU lawmakers’ ire for not backing Romania’s centrist candidate

PMQs: Badenoch misses open goal on India trade deal

Merz to Trump team: Stay out of German politics
UK tries to hose down fears about India trade deal
“There is no situation where I would ever tolerate British workers being undercut through any trade agreement we would sign,” says Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
Biden defends waiting until last minute to drop out of 2024 US election
Former U.S. president tells the BBC in his first major interview since leaving office that he doesn’t think withdrawing earlier would’ve helped Democrats beat Donald Trump.
The conclave happens behind closed doors. World leaders are still meddling.
With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 holy men.
Merz is weakened from Day 1. Europe will pay the price.
The EU’s center looks flaky, with France a mess and Germany’s Friedrich Merz having to battle to be confirmed as chancellor.
Labour’s ‘influencer’ MPs rile up the old guard
Using social media is “new-age door knocking” — but not everyone’s convinced about their selfie-loving colleagues.
UK and India clinch trade deal after three years of talks
It’s the most valuable trade deal the U.K. has struck since Brexit — but a migration row is already in flow.
Germany in turmoil as Merz loses vote to be chancellor. What next?
The conservative leader’s wafer-thin majority is exposed after failing to get parliamentary support in a first vote. Another vote is expected Tuesday.
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
Germany’s most important and powerful ally for many decades — the US — has only further weakened conservative leader Friedrich Merz.
Come back, Boris? Routed Tories pine for a winning formula
Dire local election results leave some Conservatives wondering if their former leader’s magic could turn things around.
Romania in chaos as prime minister resigns
The hard right cruised to victory in Sunday’s presidential election first round, sparking the stunning announcement from socialist PM Marcel Ciolacu.
How George Simion became a right-wing ‘messiah’ for Romanians abroad
TikTok and ultranationalism propels hard-right chief to cult status among Romania’s diaspora.
Centrist Nicușor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff
Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.
Simion’s Romanian election win sparks right-wing jubilation around Europe
“Excellent result,” cheers former Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki.
It’s crunch time for the Brexit reset
British negotiators are sitting down for a week of intensive talks with their EU counterparts ahead of a looming summit.
EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center
Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe.
Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine
The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni — and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18’s critical second round.
Romanian election results: Trump fan George Simion wins first round, Nicușor Dan comes second
The far-right chief qualifies for the presidential runoff, in which he will face centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan.
Trump still wants Canada and Greenland; says attack on Canada ‘highly unlikely’
“I don’t see it with Canada. I just don’t see it, I have to be honest with you,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker.
Russian hacker group attacks Romanian government websites on election day
The websites were restored, said the National Cybersecurity Directorate.
How Trump lost conservatives the Australian election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on track to form a majority government, powered by a backlash to U.S.-style MAGA politics.
Right wing loses Australian election with Labor’s Albanese set to remain PM
The final phase of the election campaign was dominated by Trump’s trade war and the cost of living.
Romania taken off US visa-free travel list
Romania’s foreign ministry said the decision was political.
Who can beat Romanian nationalist presidential candidate George Simion?
Romania’s political loyalties are complex. Don’t expect ganging up against Simion in the second round.
US’s Rubio condemns classification of German far-right party as extremist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised Germany to “reverse course” following the domestic intelligence agency’s decision, which grants German authorities increased oversight and surveillance over the party.