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5 arrested in Germany on suspicion of illegal exports to Russian arms firms
The defendants allegedly arranged around 16,000 deliveries to Russia worth at least €30 million, Germany’s federal prosecutor says.
The Anxious Continent: Social media bans and boozy trade deals
Keir Starmer’s softly-softly approach ushers in new era of UK-China trade relations
French energy giant relaunches $20B massacre-linked gas project in Mozambique
Xi Jinping won’t want Keir Starmer to mention these awkward topics
The dollar is sinking. Trump thinks it’s great.
All the economic wins Keir Starmer wants to bag in China
EU and India close ranks against Trump and Xi to seal trade deal
American tariff coercion and China’s export dominance push Brussels and New Delhi to wrap up elusive accord.
EU Parliament delays decision to unfreeze US trade deal
Lawmakers are divided on whether to play hardball with Washington or to ratify the deal to smooth trade relations.
UK facing crunch decision over Russia-linked gas deal
A controversial Whitehall gas contract is up for renewal. MPs and Ukrainian campaigners want the British state to change its supplier.
How the TikTok deal could tighten Trump’s cultural grip
As Trump-friendly billionaires take control of TikTok’s U.S. operation, some see the beginnings of a “cultural vibe shift” on the platform — and an echo of changes taking place across the U.S. media landscape.
Carney’s viral Davos speech complicates stalled US-Canada talks
Rave reviews for the Canadian prime minister are giving way to fears about the continental trade deal.
Canada could be the next nation to ban social media for kids
The Liberal government is considering a ban for kids under 14 as it drafts online harm legislation.
‘Our American Dream is dead’: EU concedes Trump is not on its side
The crisis summit in Brussels goes ahead despite U.S. president’s about-face on Greenland tariff threats.
Court rules TikTok Canada can continue to operate — for now
Federal judge quashes government order that would have shuttered the company’s Canadian business offices.
Beijing pledges to defend tech crown jewels against EU cyber rules
China will take “necessary measures” to protect Huawei and others if the EU imposes new supply chain restrictions, foreign ministry said.
Trump’s tariff threats spark new fears of ‘Sell America’ trade
The president has long been sensitive to bond market movements and regularly cites surges in stocks as evidence that his agenda is working.
Davos’ climate resignation
Once a showcase for climate ambition, the World Economic Forum is now talking more about coping with the damage.
French PM likely to survive budget high-wire act
Sébastien Lecornu is exposing his government to possible no-confidence votes by invoking a constitutional backdoor to finalize France’s fiscal plans after months of deadlock.
Entrepreneurial courage is critical for European growth
The continent’s public-sector leaders have begun laying the foundation for renewed economic growth. Europe’s boldest companies have the opportunity to supercharge it.
Franco-German tensions jeopardize EU’s drive for common front against Trump
Berlin is promising a “common position” with Paris to deal with Trump, but the EU’s most important relationship is mired in problems.
EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos
European leaders are in watch-and-wait mode ahead of the U.S. president’s visit to the continent this week.
The EU’s magical, mystery trade weapon — and other options to nail Trump
POLITICO analyzes the actions that European leaders can consider when they gather for an emergency summit this week.
EU looks to ban nudification apps following Grok outrage
The proliferation of intimate deepfakes on X has raised questions over the bloc’s AI law.
Farage’s flirting with the City of London is getting serious
What was a behind-closed-doors relationship is coming out of the shadows, as Reform UK leads opinion polls and begins work to formulate a financial services policy.
US pressure revives call for powerful EU tech regulator
Europe’s maze of rules and regulators is in sharp focus as Brussels grapples with X’s AI tool Grok.
Italy unveils Arctic strategy to boost business as polar race heats up
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to make the frozen north “an area of peace, cooperation and prosperity.”
France to send ‘land, air and sea assets’ to Greenland
Emmanuel Macron also pledged higher defense spending and criticized French defense contractors in a wide-ranging speech.
Brussels unveils plan to fill up Ukraine’s war chest with billions to spend on weapons
Kyiv needs the money to keep the country functioning and its military fighting as the Russian invasion nears its fifth year.