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Right-wing mogul ignites culture war in French cinema

  • Politics
  • Giorgio Leali
  • May 29, 2026

But French filmmakers are not ready to cut ties with controversial Vincent Bolloré.

The Tories think they’re onto a winning plan — even as they keep losing

  • Politics
  • Sascha O'Sullivan
  • May 29, 2026

The Conservatives are struggling to capitalize on Labour's woes after a crushing election defeat — but party insiders tell POLITICO's Westminster Insider they see signs for optimism.

Phil Hogan emerges as front-runner in EU race for world’s biggest food agency

  • Politics
  • Bartosz Brzeziński
  • May 28, 2026

No European has run the U.N.'s food agency since 1975. Now three EU countries are fighting over who gets to try, and the unlikely front-runner is a man his own government barely wanted to nominate.

'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat

  • Sports
  • May 28, 2026

Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the Pa...

Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway

  • Politics
  • Nicholas Vinocur
  • May 28, 2026

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's stance clashes with that of EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, who characterized direct negotiations with Putin as a "trap."

NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin

  • Politics
  • Victor Jack
  • May 28, 2026

Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.

'It's been written' - Arsenal players look ahead to Champions League final

  • Sports
  • May 28, 2026

Before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Arsenal players Leandro Trossard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze talk about what winning the trophy would m...

Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer

  • Politics
  • Anne McElvoy
  • May 28, 2026

Potential leadership contenders raced to critique the former PM's diagnosis of what’s gone wrong with the party.

Nigel Farage is facing his own threat from the right in Makerfield

  • Politics
  • John Johnston
  • May 28, 2026

Former ally Rupert Lowe could deprive the Reform UK leader of a crucial by-election win — and his Elon Musk-endorsed campaign is significantly outpacing rivals online.

How a company turned visas to Europe into big business

  • Politics
  • Margot Gibbs, May Bulman, Sarasvati Thuppadolla
  • May 28, 2026

VFS Global enjoys a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing, including for travel to most European countries.

Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes

  • Politics
  • Guy Hedgecoe
  • May 28, 2026

It's becoming increasingly difficult for coalition allies to stick with the prime minister as the scale of alleged Socialist party corruption swells.

Pools & padel - Real presidential candidate's big plans

  • Sports
  • May 27, 2026

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme launches his campaign by promising to develop the club's training ground into a hub for fans including swimming pools, padel courts and a basketball...