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Inside the operation to break Andy Burnham into parliament
POLITICO spoke to a dozen officials, friends and advisers to understand the key players around the man aiming for Keir Starmer's job.
How political parties took control of the EU Parliament’s bureaucracy — and sparked a staff rebellion
The Parliament's administrative staff are supposed to be non-political, but unions say that's not the case.
Ex-commando Al Carns ‘keeping options open’ for challenge to Keir Starmer
LONDON — A little-known British defense minister is being urged by MPs to consider a bid to replace Keir Starmer, as a leadership crisis consumes the governing...
Congo Ebola outbreak: Aid cuts and war complicate response
The number of cases is likely to be far higher than currently reported, WHO warns.
EU looks to cow manure to keep food prices down
Brussels’ plan, due Tuesday, bets on manure. The fast tools that could have helped farmers were too politically toxic to touch.
Andalusia wipe-out spells trouble for Spain’s Sánchez in 2027 election
The prime minister's Socialists were humiliated in the southern region that was once a crucial bastion for the left.
European prosecutors probe €11M cost of Greece’s migrant camps
The investigation into the possible misappropriation of EU funds is putting Greece’s conservative government under pressure.
Brexit is already dominating the battle to replace Keir Starmer
What the key players jostling for the Labour leadership think about Britain's EU relationship.
Edouard Philippe tilts right to combat far right in French presidential race
France's former PM is popular, but he faces numerous challenges to prevent Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella from winning the Élysée.
Moscow’s German front company: How the Russian military bought European
Prosecutors say a trading firm routed dual-use components through Turkey and into the Kremlin’s war machine.
EU Parliament accused of overreach after shielding top lawmakers from prosecutors
Top German lawmaker Angelika Niebler’s case fuels ongoing row between Parliament and prosecutors.
US ambassador: EU must honor its trade deal with Trump
EU got tariff relief. US got delay.