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Oddest moments from India’s AI summit: Missing stars, traffic chaos and robo-dog controversy
A lot of important topics were debated in New Delhi, but there was also some fun and frustration.
Orbán’s nemesis turns his nationalist playbook against him
By adopting the language of sovereignty and skepticism toward Brussels, Péter Magyar has become the Hungarian prime minister's most serious challenger yet.
EU Parliament to ditch Strasbourg trips thanks to American intervention
US basketball league has a rather outdated view of France's borders.
French far right looks for Charlie Kirk moment after activist’s killing
The National Rally is seizing on the death of a 23-year-old affiliated with far-right extremists ahead of key local elections.
Why Britain struggles to hold onto its prime ministers
From rising prices to WhatsApp, Westminster insiders explain why Britain feels ungovernable.
In Trump’s world, look to the middle powers for hope
The U.S. may have abandoned its role in leading a rules-based system. But there is every reason to hope that others will take up the leadership mantle now.
Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s super-ambitious pick to reboot the British state
POLITICO spoke to 30 current and former politicians, political advisers and civil servants who have crossed paths with Britain’s new Whitehall boss at all level...
‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China
But smaller countries fear the club will sideline dissenting voices in pursuit of a two-speed Europe.
‘Remember Putin is a KGB officer’: Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy
Petro Poroshenko has some advice for his bitter rival, the current president of Ukraine.
US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in Iraq
The push by Washington has become known internally as a ’return to factory settings,’ four diplomats told POLITICO.
French firebrand Sarah Knafo looks to Paris mayor race for big breakthrough
The anti-immigrant MEP is betting the race for city hall will boost her name recognition ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Polish ruling coalition party implodes
The centrist Polska 2050 has split up amid a bitter leadership fight ahead of a crucial 2027 parliamentary election.