Politics

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Trump’s team repeatedly tried to intervene over Mandelson appointment

• Daniel Lippman, Esther Webber
• Mar 20, 2026

Two people tell POLITICO that the initial response to Mandelson was deeply skeptical, despite eventual assent.

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The return of Hitler and warm beer!

• Paul Dallison
• Mar 20, 2026

Would you vote for a Hitler or an Epstein?

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Giorgia Meloni is on a winning streak in Rome and Brussels. The referendum can end it.

• Carlo Martuscelli, Jacopo Barigazzi
• Mar 20, 2026

A plebiscite on judicial reform risks tripping up Italy's leader just as she is at the zenith of her power.

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How ‘unacceptable’ Orbán defeated the EU again — but maybe for the final time

• Zoya Sheftalovich, Victor Jack
• Mar 20, 2026

Europe's longest-serving leader won the fight over Ukraine's €90B loan. By the next summit he could be a distant memory.

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Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts

• Mason Boycott-Owen
• Mar 19, 2026

Britain has unveiled its cuts to international aid and only three recipients will see aid spending fully protected: Ukraine, the Palestinian territori...

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Czechia preparing Kremlin-style bill to crack down on NGOs, critics say

• Ketrin Jochecová
• Mar 19, 2026

A leaked version of the working draft details stricter regulations on international funding and large penalties for breaking the law.

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French far right’s success in Champagne boosts presidential dream

• Marion Solletty
• Mar 19, 2026

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella struck an upbeat tone in the land of sparkling wines.

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UK meningitis outbreak — should Europe be worried?

• Helen Collis
• Mar 19, 2026

Two people have died and 27 have fallen ill. Health officials are issuing antibiotics and vaccine doses.

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Black Cube, leaked tapes and corruption: Israeli spy firm crashes Slovenia’s election 

• Ali Walker, Sebastian Starcevic, Antoaneta Roussi
• Mar 19, 2026

Foreign interference looms over the vote after accusations that a private intelligence company meddled in the campaign.  

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Orbán’s last stand: EU braces for showdown over €90B Ukraine loan

• Nicholas Vinocur
• Mar 19, 2026

EU leaders are conflicted on how much of the spotlight the Hungarian PM should be given at what could be his last summit on Thursday.

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Iran war tests Rutte’s NATO Trump strategy

• Victor Jack
• Mar 19, 2026

A lack of consensus and NATO's limited role in the Middle East make the crisis particularly hard for the alliance chief to resolve.

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5 fights to watch out for at summit of EU leaders

• Sebastian Starcevic
• Mar 18, 2026

Two wars, climate clashes and a €90 billion standoff with Hungary overshadow an EU meeting on reviving Europe's economy.