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Strengthening the EU’s global leadership on water resilience
Access to safe water is foundational to health and economic development. The EU’s upcoming strategy should effectively support countries suffering from water insecurity.
Financing scandal rocks Greece’s ruling party
Inside the grassroots movement rebuilding flood-ravaged Valencia
Why Trump could be Europe’s accidental city-builder
Facing Trump tariff threat, Germany’s new government bets big on boosting economy
Brussels must overhaul ‘opaque’ funding of NGOs, say auditors
EU lays out state aid push to stoke green investments
The US-EU breakup—what does it mean for Ukraine, and for peace?
This week’s episode of EU Confidential comes to you from Thursday’s emergency meeting of EU leaders — the political equivalent of sobbing into your pillow on a …
Green diplomacy faces first big test since Trump’s return at Rome nature summit
Rich and poor countries are battling over who will fund nature conservation in the shadow of a radically anti-green U.S. administration.
Commission to loosen rules on how countries deploy unspent EU cash
The aim is to accelerate spending to boost strategic investments across the bloc.
Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britain’s energy future
POLITICO spent the afternoon on a soon-to-be-abandoned North Sea gas plant that’s hoping to ditch fossil fuels with government help.
These are the most deadly pathogens — so why aren’t drug companies targeting them?
Despite calls to step up efforts, investment in antimicrobial resistance is still insufficient.
Germany’s Lindner rejects Draghi’s common borrowing proposal
“Germany will not agree to this,” country’s finance minister tells POLITICO.
Europe’s Draghi report unleashed: These are the 5 things to watch
A blueprint to make the EU more competitive with the rest of the world is published on Monday. It’s likely to prove controversial.
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
Labour plots radical shake-up at heart of British government
Cabinet Office faces being stripped back to core functions with 80 percent of staff moving out of the department, under plans for reform.
Polish former deputy justice minister detained for misuse of public funds
Former PM said Marcin Romanowski’s arrest was “an attempt to intimidate the opposition.”
French prosecutor opens probe against Macron’s former PM Edouard Philippe
Presidential hopeful Philippe is one of France’s most favorably viewed politician.
It’s a new day for media freedom in the EU — if it stands up to its autocrats
The bloc’s ability to enforce its media rulebook hinges on reining in countries like Hungary and Slovakia.
Unveiling the power of Hydrogen in Europe: It’s time to execute
The EU has already made strides with hydrogen energy – but there’s so much more that can be done in order to secure a more sustainable and secure future.
Le Pen’s National Rally pays off Russian loan ahead of EU elections
The loan has been a big thorn in Le Pen’s side since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
6 takeaways on incoming EU innovation chief’s parliament grilling
Bulgaria’s nominee for EU research and culture commissioner sailed through European Parliament grilling.
EU research chief nominee wants ‘stronger ties with like-minded countries’
Funds can keep Europe ‘at the forefront’ amid geopolitical challenges, Iliana Ivanova said ahead of a European Parliament grilling.
Top environmental fund chief calls on countries to defund activities ‘destroying’ nature
A new global fund for nature conservation alone won’t do much to solve biodiversity crisis, says the CEO of the Global Environment Facility.
Here’s Larry! Why Westminster’s political cats matter more than you think
From rodent-battlers to PR tools, felines like Larry the Cat have a storied history.
UK cuts King Charles’ funding — because he’s coining it from offshore wind
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the cut reflected ‘the unexpected significant increase in the Crown Estate’s net profits from offshore wind developments.’
Europe’s chips strategy staggers past the starting line
While the EU celebrates its deal on microchips, its competitors are already putting plans into action.