
UK must drop ‘red lines’ for real EU reset, Brussels warns
“How revolutionary can it be?” one EU official asked, as PM Keir Starmer insists he won’t support economic integration.
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Moscow invites far-right German politicians to ‘Putin’s Davos’
At least two lawmakers in the Kremlin-friendly AfD intend to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June.
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Commission pushes to simplify EU cross-border rail travel with single-ticket plan
New rules would force major rail operators to share ticketing platforms with rivals and extend passenger rights across multi-operator journeys booked in a single purchase.
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Former PM Philippe launches presidential campaign to take on far right in France
Polls suggest Édouard Philippe is the best-placed candidate to beat favorites Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen.
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Hungary, EU split over how much of its €10B funding it should get
Brussels has urged Budapest to drop demand for €3.9 billion in loans to speed up EU payments.
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EU clinches deal to roll back AI restrictions
Deal marks first significant delay of digital rules amid pressure from the U.S.
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Field trip to Russia, anyone?
Péter Magyar promised a full reset between Hungary and Brussels after Viktor Orbán’s defeat — but the EU may be ready to unlock only part of Hungary’s frozen billions. Zoya Sheftalovich, dialing in…
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The Parliament’s misspent €1.5 million
European political parties are misspending their cash, while the public is left in the dark about what’s going on. The European Parliament’s department of finance found political parties and founda…
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Europe’s nagging fear: Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now
The next two years could provide Russia with the perfect chance to test the West’s commitment to NATO. But some governments, and the alliance itself, consider the threat overblown.
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The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on
The trade accord with the South American bloc will boost exports of cars and Champagne, but political wrangling over it persists.
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