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Phil Hogan emerges as front-runner in EU race for world’s biggest food agency
Politics

Phil Hogan emerges as front-runner in EU race for world’s biggest food agency

No European has run the U.N.'s food agency since 1975. Now three EU countries are fighting over who gets to try, and the unlikely front-runner is a man his own...

Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway
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Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's stance clashes with that of EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, who characterized direct negotiations with Putin as a "trap."

NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin
Politics

NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin

Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.

Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer
Politics

Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer

Potential leadership contenders raced to critique the former PM's diagnosis of what’s gone wrong with the party.

Nigel Farage is facing his own threat from the right in Makerfield
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Nigel Farage is facing his own threat from the right in Makerfield

Former ally Rupert Lowe could deprive the Reform UK leader of a crucial by-election win — and his Elon Musk-endorsed campaign is significantly outpacing rivals...

How a company turned visas to Europe into big business
Politics

How a company turned visas to Europe into big business

VFS Global enjoys a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing, including for travel to most European countries.

Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes
Politics

Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes

It's becoming increasingly difficult for coalition allies to stick with the prime minister as the scale of alleged Socialist party corruption swells.

Resilience in agriculture from soil to spuds  
Politics

Resilience in agriculture from soil to spuds  

How regenerative agriculture can strengthen Europe’s food competitiveness 

Xenia Fedorova, une voix du Kremlin amplifiée par l’empire Bolloré 
Politics

Xenia Fedorova, une voix du Kremlin amplifiée par l’empire Bolloré 

La place prise par l'ancienne patronne de RT France sur les chaînes du groupe inquiète en externe comme en interne.

Putin’s message finds a home on French TV 
Politics

Putin’s message finds a home on French TV 

Xenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France, has found a new platform on the country's conservative news shows.

Not quite Air Force One: Commissioners’ cars need charging pit stop on Strasbourg trips
Politics

Not quite Air Force One: Commissioners’ cars need charging pit stop on Strasbourg trips

Electric vehicles introduced in a 2022 green push are testing commissioners’ patience on the long road to Strasbourg.

Keir Starmer’s EU summit turns into another headache
Politics

Keir Starmer’s EU summit turns into another headache

The lack of a date for the leaders' meeting is starting to raise eyebrows — and questions about the state of the reset.

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