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Starmer finally goes to China — and tries not to trigger Trump
Unlike Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, the British PM doesn’t want his big visit to China to be seen as a tilt away from the U.S.
IMF chief tells Europe to drop the doom loop
Seven of the 10 best-performing economies in 2025 were EU countries — so Europe should stop talking itself down, says Kristalina Georgieva.
12 EU countries ask Brussels to exempt fertilizers from carbon border tax
Critics warn such a move would undermine CBAM and the competitiveness of domestic producers.
Europe can’t defend itself without the US, NATO’s Rutte warns
The EU should stop dreaming of creating a European pillar for NATO and continue to build ties with the U.S. despite Trump, the alliance secretary-general said.
Les 5 postes les plus difficiles à Bruxelles
Ces personnalités occupent-elles les fonctions les moins enviables dans la capitale de l'Union européenne ?
Airlines target EU climate rules after carmakers showed the way
The recent weakening of the ban on gasoline and diesel cars is fueling calls for a similar reversal in the aviation sector.
Keir Starmer ruthlessly blocked a rival. Here’s why it could backfire.
'Brutal' move against Andy Burnham has already sparked pushback by Labour MPs disillusioned with the UK prime minister.
EU probes Elon Musk’s X following Grok sexual images
European Commission's move follows explosion of sexually explicit deepfakes of women and children.
The 5 hardest jobs in Brussels
Do these people have the most unenviable roles in the EU capital?
Protest in Brussels against deadly repression in Iran
Thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in solidarity with the Iranian people.
4 French mayoral races that will show where the presidential race is heading
POLITICO takes a Tour de France ahead of key municipal elections in March.
Labour’s year-long China charm offensive revealed
Behind closed doors, ministers have pushed for closer economic collaboration with Beijing in a series of speeches obtained by POLITICO.