Europe News
Let’s talk about your tech rules, Trump envoy tells EU
- Politics
- Camille Gijs, Eliza Gkritsi, Jacob Parry
- Mar 23, 2026
Washington wants more concrete engagement on the EU’s landmark digital platform and competition laws, Ambassador Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO.
Eurovision for trees reaches its zenith. Will Poland win again?
- Politics
- Jules Darmanin
- Mar 23, 2026
A contest set up to raise environmental awareness is scrambling to contain nationalist passions.
Why transnational governance education matters now
- Politics
- Johanna Mair, Director, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
- Mar 23, 2026
A world defined by systemic risk and strategic competition demands a new approach to leadership development.
How two wars are pulling Europe and the US apart
- Politics
- Nicholas Vinocur
- Mar 23, 2026
The EU is worried President Trump could abandon Ukraine if the bloc doesn't support him in the Middle East.
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse.
- Politics
- Ivo Daalder
- Mar 23, 2026
Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran is a far bigger strategic error, and one with far bigger strategic consequences.
French far right claims momentum for presidency after local elections
- Politics
- Clea Caulcutt
- Mar 23, 2026
Marine Le Pen's National Rally failed to win big target cities such as Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, but the party still thinks it has the upper hand nationwide.
Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap
- Politics
- Jakob Weizman
- Mar 23, 2026
Lars Løkke Rasmussen may be on track for only 12 seats in the country's next parliament, but sees no reason why he shouldn't be Denmark's next prime minister.
‘Iran has bought him time’: War eases leadership pressure on Starmer
- Politics
- Emilio Casalicchio, Sam Blewett, Dan Bloom
- Mar 23, 2026
The crisis in the Middle East is dampening chatter about removing Britain's embattled prime minister — but the real test will come in crucial May elections.
Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections
- Politics
- Victor Goury-Laffont
- Mar 23, 2026
Plenty of political parties are claiming success, but who really came out on top?
Man Utd eye Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly - Monday's gossip
- Sports
- Mar 22, 2026
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Manchester United's radar, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reservations over Barcelona switch, Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has already...
EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say
- Politics
- Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur
- Mar 22, 2026
Hungarian foreign minister was accused of passing information from closed-door talks to Moscow.
Pulse end Forest's unbeaten run in Super League
- Sports
- Mar 22, 2026
Coach Sam Bird says London Pulse's ability to keep their cool in tight games will serve them well for the rest of the Netball Super League season after a thrilling extra-time victory over Nottingham F...