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Czeching in — Jozef Síkela’s star rises in EU jobs race
The Czech industry and trade minister is gaining momentum to become Ursula von der Leyen’s next trade commissioner.
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Ukraine backs Russian oil loophole for Hungary
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Blinken: Iran sending ballistic missiles to Russia
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Mario Draghi’s plan to fix a broken Europe already looks impossible
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Draghi demands €800B cash boost to stem Europe’s rapid decline
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Europe’s Draghi report unleashed: These are the 5 things to watch
UK to again delay Brexit border checks on food
Industry says the controls could push up prices.
‘No friend of the UK’: Brexiteers aghast at return of old foe Michel Barnier
Shock nomination as Emmanuel Macron’s prime minister has riled up Nigel Farage and fellow Eurosceptics.
Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks
“If there is a desire of Ukraine to carry on with the negotiations, I can do that,” Russian president said.
The plan to save European farming
Five things you need to know about a report on the future of farming presented to Commission chief von der Leyen.
The front-runners for the best jobs in von der Leyen’s next Commission
Ursula von der Leyen has some important jobs to hand out — but not everyone can get a key portfolio.
‘The deal man’: Some nations see Trump as the pro-trade candidate
The sentiment runs against the conventional wisdom in Washington, where Trump is perceived as anti-trade and Democrats are regarded as keen to cozy up to foreign allies.
Don’t expect Britain to copy EU and American tariffs on Chinese cars
The UK is mulling an alternative strategy to its allies that could lead to a surge of imports of Chinese EVs.
Trash-industrial complex fights EU plans to cut waste
Brussels vowed to stop exporting its pollution, but waste traders are pushing back to protect business interests.
UK suspends some arms sales to Israel
British review finds real risk weapons could be used in violation of international humanitarian law — but stops short of calling for blanket ban.
No oil shortage in Hungary despite Russia sanctions outrage, EU says
Hungary and Slovakia have been accused of trying to benefit from cheap Russian oil despite the alternatives.
How Trump could make good on his universal tariff threat
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act gives the president sweeping authority to control economic transactions.
Hungary blows up at Spain after Russia links scuppered bid for train giant
Ganz-Mávag Europe threatened broad legal action against Madrid over it vetoing a deal to purchase Spanish train-maker Talgo.
Draghi to present EU competitiveness report to senior lawmakers next week
Ex-ECB chief will brief political groups of European Parliament before official launch in coming weeks.
Chinese EV-makers offer price, volume pledges in bid to avoid EU duties
Manufacturers seek an off-ramp as clock counts down to final vote on duties by member countries in October.
From Paris with love: Serbia’s east-west balancing act pays off
French President Macron has shrugged off concerns over Serbia’s ties with Russia to seal lucrative deals on fighter jets and nuclear energy.
ECB should cut in September and take a hard look at the US — Rehn
Beleaguered manufacturing and a trade outlook fraught with risks demand caution, Finnish central bank chief says.
China decides not to impose tariffs on EU brandy — for now
Announcement will come as a relief to French cognac makers.
Cooling inflation sets up ECB rate cut in September
Broad slowdown in prices gives central bank space to support slowing European economy.
Macron wishes Serbia was more eager to join the EU
French president says Serbians “should not fear” a loss of national identity if they join the bloc.
Spain blocks Hungarian rail bid over possible Russia ties
Spain says the bid by the Hungarian company — formerly a Russian subsidiary — poses a risk to national security.
UK’s Starmer lovebombs Scholz — but no going back on Brexit
Joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shows Britain’s new leader working to heal Brexit wounds — while walking a fine line back home.
Denmark nominates Dan Jørgensen as EU commissioner
Former climate and energy minister nominated to join Ursula von der Leyen’s team of commissioners.
UK snubs EU over rejoining popular Erasmus student swap scheme
Government spokesperson says the U.K. has “no plans” to rejoin European program.
Why energy is Israel’s weak spot
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, keeping the lights on is becoming a national security priority.
Secretive Draghi is echoing Soviet Union restructuring