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OPINION: To fix Europe’s food system, start with the school lunch
Politics

OPINION: To fix Europe’s food system, start with the school lunch

Treating school meals as a logistical burden is a wasted opportunity. New data shows they are a strategic lever for the EU Green Deal and European Child Guarant...

The delicate art of hanging around like a lemon while your allies get lambasted
Politics

The delicate art of hanging around like a lemon while your allies get lambasted

Friedrich Merz said nothing as Donald Trump launched a wave of verbal attacks — he's not the only one to have sat in silence.

Can Donald Trump save Viktor Orbán?
Politics

Can Donald Trump save Viktor Orbán?

As Hungary’s prime minister trails in the polls, MAGA heavyweights mobilize to shore up their most loyal European ally.

‘The catastrophe is coming’: The battle to fix Britain’s crumbling parliament
Politics

‘The catastrophe is coming’: The battle to fix Britain’s crumbling parliament

British MPs worry that voters will be 'furious' with a revamp of parliament — but the safety warnings keep piling up.

The EU’s plan to stop new members from becoming Hungary 2.0
Politics

The EU’s plan to stop new members from becoming Hungary 2.0

Montenegro, the frontrunner for EU membership, could join under stricter conditions. Here's what that means.

Germany’s far right set to gain ground beyond its eastern strongholds
Politics

Germany’s far right set to gain ground beyond its eastern strongholds

Ahead of a Sunday election in the western state of Baden-Württemberg, Alternative for Germany is capitalizing on rising economic anxiety.

Trump’s strikes on Iran give Meloni a headache before Italy’s crunch referendum
Politics

Trump’s strikes on Iran give Meloni a headache before Italy’s crunch referendum

The Italian prime minister faces a difficult balancing act to preserve her alliance with her ally in the White House.

'I believe more than before' - Tudor positive despite Palace defeat
Sports

'I believe more than before' - Tudor positive despite Palace defeat

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor says he believes the club will be able to avoid relegation from the Premier League, insisting "the moment will pass" aft...

Pressure mounts on Tudor as Tottenham lose at home to Palace
Sports

Pressure mounts on Tudor as Tottenham lose at home to Palace

Tottenham stay just one point above the relegation zone following a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with Tottenham having to play more...

UK cut staff hours at key naval base responding to Cyprus drone strike
Politics

UK cut staff hours at key naval base responding to Cyprus drone strike

Defense workers union argues deal at naval home of HMS Dragon undermined readiness for a crisis.

Pourquoi la nouvelle loi européenne sur l’industrie est une politique climatique déguisée
Politics

Pourquoi la nouvelle loi européenne sur l’industrie est une politique climatique déguisée

Les ambitions écologiques du projet de loi sur l’accélération industrielle sont passées sous les radars. POLITICO s’y penche de plus près.

Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France
Sports

Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France

Scotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospe...

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