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Salvini’s far-right League party is ripping apart
Italy's deputy prime minister is struggling to contain a spat with his own deputy, a maverick former general who is threatening to form a rival party.
Europe begins its slow retreat from US dependence
The EU aims to reduce reliance on America in areas such as technology, energy, payments and defense. That will take some time.
Pint-swilling Nigel Farage wants to be savior of Britain’s pubs
The Reform UK leader has a "massive advantage in that he’s a genuine piss artist,” pub boss Tim Martin says — as Labour's rivals spy an issue that matters to vo...
Commission therapy session: Von der Leyen tries to stamp out tensions in her top team
A series of incidents involving commissioners has led to the president calling a crunch meeting.
L’extrême droite allemande à nouveau la bienvenue à la conférence de Munich sur la sécurité
L'AfD a tout fait pour ne plus être bannie de l'événement très médiatisé, allant jusqu'à saisir la justice ou tenter d'utiliser ses liens avec l'administration...
‘I’m definitely not like an angel’: Meloni laughs off church fresco controversy
The restoration set off a political row involving opposition parties, cultural authorities and a church with long-standing ties to Italy’s right wing.
Polish divorcees find they may still be married amid chaotic judicial cleanup
As Warsaw tries to undo controversial court reforms, long-settled divorces are being thrown into doubt, handing fresh ammunition to the opposition.
Europe may want to cool its Carney fever
EU leaders would be mistaken to look for trade relief in China as Canada does, and bargain away the continent’s industrial capacity in the process.
Portugal’s conservatives back left-wing candidate to avoid a far-right president
Center-right leaders are taking pains to publicly reject the ultranationalist contender ahead of the country's Feb. 8 vote.
Von der Leyen’s management style ‘not good for Europe,’ says ex-commissioner
Nicolas Schmit said the Commission lacks “strategy” and “courage” — and failed to stand up to the U.S when it sanctioned Thierry Breton.
Macron enters his lame duck era
Legislative compromise will take a back seat to political jockeying as the race for the Elysée heats up.
Germany’s far right bangs at the gates to get into the Munich Security Conference
The Alternative for Germany party has done everything from suing to attempting to leverage ties to the Trump administration to end their banishment from the hig...