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How Britain got to the front of Donald Trump’s trade queue

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.

May 8, 2025 9:45 pm CET
The shadow fleet was bad — now the renegade fleet has arrived
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 
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Inside the grassroots movement rebuilding flood-ravaged Valencia

Residents are demanding a role in the reconstruction of their cities.

April 30, 2025 4:00 am CET

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.

April 29, 2025 4:01 am CET

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.

April 23, 2025 3:18 pm CET
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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 

April 23, 2025 5:00 am CET

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.

April 22, 2025 7:59 pm CET

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.

April 22, 2025 3:19 pm CET

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.

April 18, 2025 4:41 am CET

Offshore detention is inhumane — I know because I lived it

Europe’s nations have proposed establishing refugee “return hubs” in third-party countries outside their jurisdiction for failed asylum seekers. But they should think twice.

April 18, 2025 4:00 am CET

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.

April 17, 2025 4:40 am CET

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.

April 15, 2025 1:44 pm CET

‘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.

April 14, 2025 4:37 am CET

EU opens door to reworking AI rulebook

After introducing landmark laws to regulate artificial intelligence, Europe now wants to reduce the burden.

April 9, 2025 7:36 pm CET
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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.

April 9, 2025 3:04 pm CET

‘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.

April 9, 2025 2:53 am CET
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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.

April 7, 2025 5:00 am CET

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.

March 31, 2025 11:09 am CET

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.

March 27, 2025 6:00 am CET

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.

March 25, 2025 5:24 pm CET

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.

March 21, 2025 6:10 am CET

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.

March 11, 2025 3:24 pm CET

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.

March 11, 2025 10:48 am CET
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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.

March 11, 2025 5:00 am CET

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.

March 11, 2025 4:39 am CET

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.

March 11, 2025 4:21 am CET
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