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Badenoch: Orbán’s defeat gives me hope for the center-right
The Hungarian autocrat's downfall shows right-wing populism won't be "long-lasting," Britain's Conservative leader said in an interview with Axel Springer CEO M...
The defense funding gap haunting Keir Starmer
Unable to cut welfare, the British prime minister is finding that projecting military strength comes with a price tag he can’t yet afford.
Hedge funds think they can make a killing on Trump tariff refunds
Financiers in London, New York and beyond eye big paydays as cash-strapped firms sell refunds at a discount.
Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials
Clinical trials are essential in bringing new, improved treatment options to patients. They support our hospitals, bringing new infrastructure and skills, and a...
Orbán is out. Who’s the EU’s next disruptor-in-chief?
The obstructionist Hungarian leader is leaving after 16 years at the Council table — but Brussels shouldn’t expect smooth sailing.
Carney and Stubb: Two centrist dads trying to save the world
The leaders of Canada and Finland are running partners and friends who text each other regularly. Can they build a new transatlantic alliance in the age of Trum...
How a fake Russian story became a real problem for Estonia
Inside the People's Republic that wasn't.
Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now
Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.
Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift
Veteran eurocrat Anthony Whelan is a safe pair of hands to lead the Commission’s competition department into a new era — especially for President Ursula von der...
Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges
Limited stockpiles and slow industrial ramp-up leave Ukraine leaning on U.S.-backed systems despite push for European solutions.
‘I thought it was me as a doctor’: 10 of the best political excuses ever
From Boris Johnson to Rudy Giuliani, top politicians have come up with some imaginative justifications for alleged misbehavior.
Poland’s nationalist right recalibrates after Orbán’s heavy election loss
Polish PM Donald Tusk is crowing that Péter Magyar's victory is also a win for him, while the right works out how to distance itself from Orbán.