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We crunched the numbers on the European Commission's tweaks to its second package of countermeasures against American goods.

French foreign minister slams Israeli war tactics.

Foreign affairs chief David Lammy says Britain will "consider more in the coming days" after joint statement accused Israel of denying aid to Gaza.

We couldn’t get to recess without a reshuffle after all. Standby for movements on the Conservative frontbench on Tuesday. It sounds like Sir James Cleverly is on his way back to the shadow cabinet. Sam and Anne discuss how Kemi Badenoch will feel about the optics of that return. Also, on the day MPs leave […]

Fünf Patriot-Systeme für die Ukraine – das ist die Zusage von Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius. Das Problem: Die Bundeswehr hat selbst kaum noch welche. Wie die Bundesregierung den Spagat zwischen Bündnistreue und knappen Beständen schaffen will und warum jetzt ein Ringtausch die Lösung sein könnte, analysiert Rixa Fürsen.  Und bei unserem Wochenvoting dazu seid ihr gefragt: […]

The Commission had repeatedly warned France that its waste-sorting rules are incompatible with the EU single market.

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner tells POLITICO he's ready to negotiate with Khalifa Haftar, who kicked him out of Benghazi earlier this month.

So much for the "silly season."

In a statement they slam the "dangerous" delivery of food and water to Gaza after over 100 people seeking aid were killed over the weekend.

The British government vows it "will not duck the urgent need for reform." Some think it already has.

La restauration de la biodiversité n'a plus le droit à un fonds dédié dans le budget de l'Union proposé par Bruxelles. Les ONG craignent que les programmes verts soient réorientés vers ceux consacrés à l'industrie.

In total, more than 70 searches were conducted on Monday.

Russia’s attempts to disrupt German society have grown significantly this year, according to Germany’s military counterintelligence chief. “We are talking about a sharp increase in cases of espionage and hybrid measures,” Martina Rosenberg told German press agency DPA. “The approach is more massive and also more aggressive.” The number of cases where Russian involvement is […]

La plateforme de médias sociaux refuse la demande d'accès à son algorithme formulée par Paris, affirmant que l'enquête "restreindra la liberté d'expression".

Right-wing Reform UK party says it would 'consider multiple partners including El Salvador' in third country prison pledge — and heaps praise on Trump ally Rudy Giuliani.

Berlin and London will coordinate a new drive to help Ukraine fend off Russian attacks.

Valery Gergiev dropped from the line-up

Social media platform refuses Paris' demand for access to its algorithm, claiming the probe will "restrict free speech."

Bosses say the firm is at risk of closure now protective tariffs have been withdrawn.

The Government announces the “Reed Reforms” to fix Britain’s water system, but will it make a difference? Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy consider if customers’ bills will go down and what practical changes will be made. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with two world leaders later this week ahead of the […]

Wird Friedrich Merz ein echter Reformkanzler? 
In Berlin verdichten sich die Hinweise auf eine „Agenda 2030“ – mit möglichen Einschnitten bei Sozialbeiträgen, Bürgergeld und Gesundheitskosten. 
Doch kann ein CDU-Kanzler das durchsetzen – mit einer SPD, die sich gerade vom Schröder-Erbe distanziert? Rasmus Buchsteiner ordnet ein, wie realistisch das Reformversprechen wirklich ist .Im 200-Sekunden-Interview fordert Manuel […]

The U.K.'s third party believes green policy is the way to hoover up Tory voters.

Biodiversity restoration is no longer ring-fenced in the EU budget. Campaigners fear that means green funds will flow to industrial programs.

Poland will receive the biggest share of the new national and regional partnership plans, which cover regional, agricultural and migration funds.

Health NGOs say partnership agreements were signed with the Commission and not honored.