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Let’s talk about your tech rules, Trump envoy tells EU
Washington wants more concrete engagement on the EU’s landmark digital platform and competition laws, Ambassador Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO.
Eurovision for trees reaches its zenith. Will Poland win again?
A contest set up to raise environmental awareness is scrambling to contain nationalist passions.
Why transnational governance education matters now
A world defined by systemic risk and strategic competition demands a new approach to leadership development.
How two wars are pulling Europe and the US apart
The EU is worried President Trump could abandon Ukraine if the bloc doesn't support him in the Middle East.
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse.
Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran is a far bigger strategic error, and one with far bigger strategic consequences.
Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap
Lars Løkke Rasmussen may be on track for only 12 seats in the country's next parliament, but sees no reason why he shouldn't be Denmark's next prime minister.
‘Iran has bought him time’: War eases leadership pressure on Starmer
The crisis in the Middle East is dampening chatter about removing Britain's embattled prime minister — but the real test will come in crucial May elections.
French far right claims momentum for presidency after local elections
Marine Le Pen's National Rally failed to win big target cities such as Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, but the party still thinks it has the upper hand nationwide.
Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections
Plenty of political parties are claiming success, but who really came out on top?
EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say
Hungarian foreign minister was accused of passing information from closed-door talks to Moscow.
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral race
His win extends the Socialists' 25-year rule over Paris.
Merz’s conservatives on course to win key state vote despite far-right surge
The far-right Alternative for Germany was the biggest winner of the night in terms of vote share gained, deepening its foothold in the west of the country.