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Measuring what matters: one standard for greener healthcare
Why harmonised standards are key to Europe’s sustainable health future
Avocado toast, influencers and … panic: How the party ended in Dubai
Shock and confusion reign as the world's capital of bling comes to terms with a sudden crisis in the Middle East, writes POLITICO's reporter in the UAE.
From plumber to parliament, Hannah Spencer is Britain’s newest MP
Gorton and Denton's new rep has railed against "posh boys" in Westminster — and shows the Greens leaning into cost-of-living messaging.
Les ambassadeurs américains en Europe n’ont d’yeux que pour Trump
Les ambassadeurs américains apportent à l'UE un nouveau style de diplomatie plus brusque et plus conflictuel.
It’s time for the first AI member of the European Parliament
The machines are rising in other parliaments, so surely an AI MEP is next on the list.
Reeves and Svantesson: Don’t believe Putin’s lies. Economic pressure is working
Ukraine’s allies must double down — including with the EU's promised €90bn loan, Britain and Sweden’s finance ministers write.
Macron’s last shot to extend France’s nuclear umbrella over Europe
EU allies — most importantly Germany — are warming to the French president's offer of nuclear protection, but Macron is running out of time to deliver a major s...
Italy loved the Olympics so much it wants to host them again
Politicians across the spectrum are captivated by the prospect of a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Games.
Why Europe can’t defend what it can’t connect
Digital connectivity is essential to the region’s security. It must be treated more as a strategic asset.
How the Epstein files brought down lobbying powerhouse Global Counsel
Ex-staff say the public affairs shop could have been saved if it had acted sooner against its co-founder Peter Mandelson.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s US welcome sparks British backlash
MPs hit out as Robinson is hosted by State Department aide Joe Rittenhouse.
Spain’s spies helped organize infamous coup attempt, documents reveal
Putsch leader Antonio Tejero dies hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declassifies files detailing the 1981 seizure of parliament in Madrid.