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Washington
How tiny Qatar became Trump’s indispensable ally
Brussels
German center-right chief in European Parliament investigated for fraud
Angelika Niebler of the Christian Social Union says fraud allegations by the EU’s prosecutors are “unfounded.”
EU Parliament lawmakers vote to sue Commission over withdrawn patent bill
The patents are at the center of a battle between the companies that own them and those that use them.
EU warns Ukraine over corruption as Brussels unveils enlargement reports
The bloc’s top diplomat said that 2030 was a “realistic deadline” for bringing in new members.
France
Germany
Diplomatic bombshell as German foreign minister postpones China trip
Berlin-Beijing relations are becoming increasingly fragile.
Time to reform the UN Security Council, argues Annalena Baerbock
“Without the United Nations, no country in this world would be safer,” says the U.N. General Assembly president and former German foreign minister.
Germany split over Selmayr’s return to Brussels
EU minister says controversial civil servant “very much welcome” in Brussels but German government makes clear that is not its official position.
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La France aura un budget à la fin de l’année, mais personne ne sait encore la forme qu’il prendra. Cet automne, Bercy et Matignon cèdent la place aux parlementaires dans les choix fiscaux et les dépenses du pays. Une séquence inédite, qui laisse la porte ouverte à un compromis entre les socialistes et le bloc […]
Pro Roundtable – Agriculture
This invitation-only event is for POLITICO Pro subscribers and will take place in Brussels, Belgium. Join POLITICO’s Agri and Food team to discuss farming and food policy as the European Commission embarks on a major overhaul of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. Europe’s agri-food sector is changing rapidly, and POLITICO Pro Agriculture & Food is the […]
Europe’s biotech moment: Innovate or stagnate?
Europe wants to be the world’s life sciences leader by 2030. As the U.S. and China ramp up their biotech capacities, will the EU keep pace? Industry players are calling on the EU to simplify clinical trials, cut red tape, and allow companies to scale and innovate, if it wants to keep its pole position. […]
Race for traction: the automotive industry at a crossroad
The Draghi report has sounded the alarm: Europe’s automotive sector must undergo radical structural changes to reclaim its competitive edge. With nearly 14 million employed in the industry and a €117 billion trade surplus1, the sector is not just an economic pillar, it’s a strategic asset. Yet, its competitiveness is waning. From rising trade tensions […]