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2026
February 3, 2026 – Brussels Playbook Podcast to launch in expansion of POLITICO’s audio slate
January 29, 2026 – A note from POLITICO’s Senior Executive Editor for Europe, Kate Day, on the appointment of Allison Hoffman as Executive Editor in the U.K.
January 12, 2026 – POLITICO nomme Pauline de Saint Remy nouvelle directrice de rédaction en France (English)
January 5, 2026 – POLITICO appoints Sam Francis to join London Playbook team
2025
December 15, 2025 – POLITICO expands into Spain with launch of Madrid Playbook (Español)
December 12, 2025 – POLITICO and the Munich Security Conference Renew Partnership, Expanding Transatlantic Collaboration in 2026
December 11, 2025 – Opening Remarks by POLITICO CEO Goli Sheikholeslami at the POLITICO 28: Class of 2026 Gala
December 9, 2025 – POLITICO unveils POLITICO 28 Class of 2026 and 10 to Watch
December 9, 2025 – POLITICO deepens dialogue with Europe’s most influential decision-makers through investment in the European Business Leaders’ Community Ltd.
November 26, 2025 – POLITICO and beBartlet launch The European Pulse Forum to revolutionize dialogue between policymakers and business leaders
October 30, 2025 – POLITICO Launches New Polling Partnership with Public First
September 3, 2025 – POLITICO appoints new leaders to strengthen European coverage and advance transatlantic reporting
August 19, 2025 – POLITICO Names Francesca Barber as Executive Vice President, AI & Innovation
July 9, 2025 – POLITICO unveils flagship party conference venue: The POLITICO Pub
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2026 Political Podcast Awards – In January 2026, Politics at Sam and Anne’s won in the Most Original Format category.
2025 World Media Awards – In September 2025, POLITICO Studio’s campaign won the Corporate Influencer Award.
2025 Press 30 Under 30 Awards – In September 2025, London Playbook’s Andrew McDonald was named a winner by The Press Awards.
2025 Future of Media Awards – In September 2025, London Playbook was named Newsletter of the Year in the National/International category.
2025 Burson / Savanta EU Media Poll – In June 2025, POLITICO was recognized as #1 most influential EU media in latest EU Media Poll.
2025 Political Podcast Awards – In January 2025, Politics at Jack and Sam’s were awarded Best Presenters and Sascha O’Sullivan was named won in the Rising Star category.
2023 BCW Brussels / Savanta ComRes – In September 2023, POLITICO was recognized as #1 most influential EU media in latest EU Media Poll