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Breton’s tweeting would backfire as competition chief, top US economist says

Thoughtless tweets cost competition cases, warns economist Fiona Scott Morton, whose EU job hopes were dashed by French lobbying.

July 30, 2024 6:00 am CET

Italy’s Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ relations with China

Visit demonstrates “the will to start a new phase,” says Meloni, after Rome decided to quit Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative.

July 29, 2024 1:50 pm CET

No, the EV isn’t dead — just briefly comatose

Despite gloomy stories about the collapse in sales of electric vehicles, what’s really happening on the markets is more of a pause than a retreat.

July 29, 2024 6:00 am CET

Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?

As the U.K. and the EU enter a new era, their relationship is likely to gradually become more Swiss.

July 29, 2024 6:00 am CET

The 11 MEPs who actually matter

Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.

July 29, 2024 4:00 am CET

Yellen says $3T of fresh capital is needed annually to fight climate change

The Treasury secretary called the shift to a low-carbon global economy “the single greatest opportunity of the 21st century.”

July 28, 2024 10:04 am CET

Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to unblock Russian oil supplies

Slovakia and Hungary have criticized Ukraine for halting Lukoil’s supplies.

July 27, 2024 1:20 pm CET

EU’s first application for cultivated meat is for French foie gras

Paris startup Gourmey wants Europeans munching cell-grown pâté by 2026.

July 26, 2024 6:00 am CET

EU takes Germany and Italy to court over migrant worker ‘discrimination’

Commission cites “fundamental” EU principle that “people are treated equally without any distinction based on nationality.”

July 25, 2024 6:03 pm CET

Macron meets Musk, world’s top executives amid political turmoil and Olympics

French president will use the occasion to pursue his charm offensive among foreign investors.

July 25, 2024 11:49 am CET
SPONSORED CONTENT FROM NOSTRUM PARTNERS ON BEHALF OF CODESCO CJSC

A call for clarity

July 25, 2024 4:00 am CET

Who will be the next European commissioners?

What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.

July 24, 2024 8:30 pm CET
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Commission: Our hands are tied on press freedom, but not for long

EU’s rule of law report points to failings in Hungary, Slovakia, Italy and France.

July 24, 2024 11:31 am CET

EU ‘ready’ to negotiate as Hungary-Ukraine oil row boils over

The European Commission also said it doesn’t see any ‘immediate’ oil supply risks after Ukraine partially banned Russian oil exports to Europe.

July 23, 2024 2:03 pm CET

Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFA’s new match schedule

Football players and leagues filed a complaint with the European Commission to try to rein in football’s governing body.

July 23, 2024 12:11 pm CET

Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates

Budapest argues it’s facing an energy crunch after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Moscow’s oil transiting the country.

July 22, 2024 6:09 pm CET

Hungary facing fuel crisis as Ukraine turns up heat on Russian oil supplies

Sky-high prices and electricity shortages could hit Hungarians within “weeks” after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Russian oil passing through its territory.

July 20, 2024 6:56 am CET

Microsoft signs antitrust truce with OVHcloud

With a second cloud pact in weeks, Microsoft has definitely mitigated the threat of an EU probe — for now.

July 18, 2024 6:06 pm CET

Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin. 

EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.

July 18, 2024 4:13 pm CET

ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut

Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.

July 18, 2024 2:24 pm CET

Von der Leyen bets big on housing

Commission president vows to free up cash for affordable homes and create the bloc’s first-ever housing commissioner.

July 18, 2024 12:39 pm CET

To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes

From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.

July 18, 2024 4:00 am CET

Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs

Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.

July 17, 2024 5:23 pm CET

Germany’s Scholz set for rare meeting with Serbia’s isolated Vučić to finalize lithium deal

European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday

July 16, 2024 8:15 pm CET
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