French political crisis
Von der Leyen’s big Commission shake-up moves a step closer
External advisers have delivered their assessment of the EU executive’s future — but major restructuring decisions are still some way off.
Belgium postpones terrace smoking ban
The delay is to allow enough time for restaurants to adjust to the new rules.
The US and Canada are talking trade. That doesn’t mean they’re near a deal.
Washington and Ottawa have intensified their discussions over the past week, but have yet to offer concessions.
Burnham wants UK back in EU within his lifetime
But British prime minister rules out rejoin push in current parliament.
Liz Truss claims Brits would be on Mars by 2040 if she hadn’t been ousted
Former prime minister dreams of a brighter alternative future.
‘Disturbing and pathetic’: German politicians slam Audi CEO’s appearance at Trump rally
The German car manufacturer plans to open a factory in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Europe is living in a new ‘era of darkness,’ Finland’s Stubb warns
The Finnish president says Europe needs new security structures to keep peace in this “a dog-eat-dog world.”
Quebec’s new separatist government wants a bigger role in EU ties
The province is staking a claim in areas like natural resources as new Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon envisages a longer-term push for independence.
Le gouvernement envisage de ne pas reconstituer les stocks stratégiques de diesel
La libération des stocks avait été décidée par Sébastien Lecornu le 7 octobre pour faire baisser les prix.
French government fails to convince students to stop protests
Student groups said they will continue protesting this weekend and the weekend after.
7 big questions as Britain hikes defense spending
The devil will be in the detail as Britain’s top finance minister tries to make good on a promise to boost defense spending.
Britain to kickstart European defense procurement scheme
Britain will press ahead with its European defense scheme after snubbing Canada’s alternative vision.
Quebec’s separatist leader threatens to play spoiler at Carney’s EU summit
Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Ottawa would rather he “serve shrimp cocktail” at a function than stage one, and alleges a “serious lack of respect.”
Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić
The EU spent over a decade treating the Serbian strongman as indispensable. Now it needs to handle a skeptical incoming government.
EU Public Prosecutor’s Office will be ‘killed softly for doing its job’ says outgoing chief
In an exclusive interview with POLITICO to mark the end of her seven year tenure, Laura Codruța Kövesi spoke frankly about the problems facing the EPPO.
UK’s Streeting to visit Berlin for defense talks with Pistorius
The British defense secretary will meet his German counterpart in Berlin for talks on NATO, Ukraine and joint weapons projects as the two countries deepen military cooperation.
At least 68 people die in major Spanish train crash
The collision brings back memories of the January train crash in Adamuz, which killed 46 people.
Eurovision confirms candidates for 2027 — but 2 EU countries are still on the fence
Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland will once again boycott the competition next year.
UK budget 2026: What we’re watching
What the POLITICO newsroom will be scouring for as Britain’s top finance minister unveils his first budget.
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