Stability
Canada’s Carney praises Trump’s nomination of Warsh to lead Fed
Canada’s prime minister called Kevin Warsh a “fantastic choice” to lead the Federal Reserve.
Cables show Trump’s moves on Greenland rattled other countries
UK-China reset vital for world peace, Xi tells Starmer
A credibility test for Europe’s fisheries policy
‘Lecturing will get you nowhere’: 5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip
EU Parliament delays decision to unfreeze US trade deal
Putin on Trump’s Gaza peace board invite: Not no
Trump steps back from the brink on Greenland. But the damage has been done.
The president’s effort to acquire Greenland, even with the threat of force off the table, has changed the way allies see the U.S.
Davos’ climate resignation
Once a showcase for climate ambition, the World Economic Forum is now talking more about coping with the damage.
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.
Mario Draghi wins Charlemagne Prize
Former Italian PM “holds a key role in strengthening Europe’s economy” in new global order, prize committee says.
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.”
ECB vice president: We still trust the Fed
Alarm bells are going off around the world as the Trump administration moves on Fed chair Jerome Powell, but Luis de Guindos says common interest will prevail.
World’s glacier ice gets a new safehouse, far from climate change — and Trump
Ancient ice could hold vital information for future scientists, but it is melting fast.
How to be a Latin American dictator Trump ignores
Nicaraguan cooperation on fighting drugs may be saving the regime from Trump’s ire.
Inside an exiled prince’s plan for regime change in Iran
In a series of conversations with POLITICO, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, shared his blueprint for replacing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime with a democracy.
‘Uninvestable’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch to oil executives yields no promises
The CEOs heaped praise on the president’s actions in Venezuela but made no firm commitments to put money into restoring the country’s oil production.
In Venezuela, Trump expands his anti-climate empire
The U.S. president’s fossil fuel-powered world vision is a bet on the energy transition failing.
A private credit crash is keeping watchdogs up at night
The huge growth in private credit has echoes of 2008 — and regulators are playing catch-up.
Trump administration launches new bid to pressure US oil companies on Venezuela
The president’s Energy and Interior secretaries are joining the effort to cajole the petroleum businesses to invest in the country’s shattered oil fields
Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
The president’s comments to The Atlantic come after Delcy Rodriguez signaled she’ll resist U.S. involvement in the country.
Europe’s simplification mess frustrates businesses
Some companies say the simplification agenda is turning Europe into an unpredictable business partner.
4 ways China-US relations could fracture in 2026
Dozens of lawmakers foresee a surge in tensions over trade, Taiwan or supply chain disruptions possibly scuttling the current pause in US-China economic hostilities.
How do Bulgarians feel about joining the euro?
The Balkan nation is sharply divided about bidding farewell to the lev.
Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets
Belgium would not be on the hook to pay damages to Moscow as it would be near impossible for Russia to find a jurisdiction that would hear and enforce the case, the lawyers argue.
Decarbonizing road transport: From early success to scalable solutions
Europe’s road transport transition is advancing, but scaling requires grid readiness, technology-neutral policies and clear recognition of all clean solutions so operators can decarbonize fairly, rapidly and competitively.
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
Digital euro: A good idea, but please get it right!
A digital euro could strengthen Europe’s position. With this in mind, the authors call for adjustments to protect sovereignty, promote innovation and avoid financial risks so the project can succeed.
Von der Leyen ‘buying into Trump’s agenda’ with deregulation drive, says EU Parliament center-left chief
Iratxe García says a new omnibus appears “every 15 days … like mushrooms.”
Trump’s domestic struggles are making foreign leaders nervous
DOHA, Qatar — Inside the U.S., President Donald Trump is dogged by rising consumer prices, the Epstein files debacle, and Republicans’ newfound willingness to defy him. But …
The FDA’s top drug regulator submits his resignation to the agency
Food and Drug Administration chief Marty Makary convinced Rick Pazdur to take the role to help bring stability to the roiling agency.