Safety

How Britain got to the front of Donald Trump’s trade queue
From last-minute pork demands to parties in the embassy, this is how Britain charmed the unpredictable president — and why it could all still unravel.

Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EU’s top diplomat warns

Ukrainian drone attacks close Moscow airports

Moscow has means to bring Ukraine war to ‘logical conclusion,’ Putin says

Kyiv can’t guarantee safety of foreign leaders on May 9 in Moscow, Zelenskyy says

Dutch government unveils transport restrictions during NATO summit
Inside the grassroots movement rebuilding flood-ravaged Valencia
Residents are demanding a role in the reconstruction of their cities.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is about to face the hard part: Being in charge
The populist party could hold its first reins of power after Thursday’s local elections. So what will it actually do? POLITICO went on a mission to find out.
Stuck in Trump’s shadow, Britain’s digital regulator forges ahead
While Washington pressures the U.K. to soften its online safety laws, regulator Ofcom has to soldier on.
City climate action is a path to economic transformation
Europe’s climate and industrial policies are inextricably linked — cities are at the heart of both
Man arrested after ‘offensive letters’ containing excrement sent to UK MPs
A 65-year-old man was arrested on April 9 on suspicion of a public order offense and racially aggravated harassment.
EU regulators probe SkinnyTok trend on TikTok
The European Commission will assess whether TikTok is doing enough to stop harmful content connected to eating disorders.
Russia’s effort to get US to drop aviation sanctions hits EU resistance
Brussels is also worried about the risks to air safety posed by fake and uncertified parts installed in Russian planes.
Thousands of British oil workers are set to lose their jobs. No one has told them.
Government advisers north and south of the border worry workers are being failed by shifting policies and poor communication.
UK minister’s official X account hacked to promote crypto
Lucy Powell’s social media page falsely advertised a fictional “House of Commons Coin” before posts were deleted.
‘Parkinson’s is a man-made disease’: How a chemical Europe can’t quit may be driving the disease
Europe’s flawed oversight of pesticides may be fueling a silent epidemic, warns Dutch neurologist Bas Bloem. His fight for reform pits him against industry, regulators — and time.
EU opens door to reworking AI rulebook
After introducing landmark laws to regulate artificial intelligence, Europe now wants to reduce the burden.
EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation
Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.
‘We are all waiting for a reply.’ Countries say White House hasn’t responded on tariff talks.
The lack of engagement is one signal the White House is still far from reaching substantive trade deals ahead of the midnight deadline for stepped-up global tariffs to kick in.
From seed to shelf: AI’s transformative potential for Europe’s growth — starting with food
AI might not be a silver bullet to all the challenges we face, but it’s a golden opportunity to shape an efficient, innovative and empowered food system that’s fit for the future.
The Great Grovel: How Trump forced elite institutions to bend to his will
The lessons we can take from how easily institutions have folded to Trump’s remarkable revenge campaign.
Vaccinate more farm animals to curb disease outbreaks, says head of global health body
Farmers should prioritize inoculating livestock in light of increasing animal epidemics, head of World Organisation for Animal Health tells POLITICO.
US announces Black Sea deal with Russia and Ukraine
The region’s shipping safety has vexed the international community amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
London’s Heathrow airport shut on Friday due to nearby fire
Europe’s busiest airport will remain closed all day after a fire at an electrical substation led to a power cut.
Kiss the European Parliament’s Mickey Mouse bar goodbye … for now
The plenary sessions in Brussels will be temporarily divided between two rooms connected via videoconference during renovation works.
Man arrested over North Sea oil tanker fire
U.S. Stena Immaculate chemical tanker was carrying some 35 million liters of aviation fuel for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command.
New air traffic technology can make European skies more sustainable and competitive
From heightened security threats to CO2 emissions targets, pressures on aviation are growing. A new roadmap charts a course for modernizing critical air traffic management.
Here’s Britain’s pitch to Donald Trump on a new tech pact
The U.K. hopes teaming up with the U.S. on advanced tech might help avoid the president’s tariff wrath.
Welfare vs. warfare: France’s political parties divided over cash for defense
Macron’s calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs.