War in Ukraine
Burnham eyes net zero cuts at UK budget
Green schemes are under threat as the Treasury seeks cash for defense spending.
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.
Andy Burnham vows to ease non-compete clauses
Drive — first reported by POLITICO Thursday — comes after intense lobbying from the startups sector.
Billionaires shatter spending record to fight California wealth tax
It’s a striking and historic show of unity from a notoriously hard-to-organize donor class, a POLITICO analysis shows.
UK’s Healey cracks down on VAT-shirking online sellers
Move to close a loophole brings Britain closer to approaches adopted in Switzerland.
Ombudsman probes Commission over red-tape-cutting chats with industry
The watchdog is examining a complaint that the executive has been “evasive” about its meetings with lobbyists.
Trump’s tariff critics doubt they’ll win the war, even if Supreme Court steps in
The president’s trade agenda took a beating from the justices and Democrats alike this week. Republicans and business groups still don’t expect him to back down.
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms
EU countries have clashed over the issue of how much the U.K. should pay to participate in the single market.
Commission makes changes to its own budget proposal to avoid Parliament rebellion
The EU executive suggested compromises ahead of a key meeting on Monday.
In tone shift, US’s Hegseth talks nice to defense industry
The Pentagon chief offered a rare message of unity in a Friday speech to executives.
‘Amazing meeting’: Trump touts progress on multiple fronts with China after meeting Xi
The president said the meeting with the Chinese leader exceeded expectations, and he lowered the tariff rate.
Belgium flounders as 5 drones buzz nuclear power plant
U.K., France and Germany send assistance.
US Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
EU Parliament’s centrists scramble to cut far right out of green rules plan
The center-right European People’s Party is giving its coalition partners another shot, knowing that the far right is waiting in the wings.
EU eyes more tariffs on billions in imports from Russia
Germany joins eastern and northern EU member countries in calling to widen tariffs to cover €5.4 billion in Russian exports.
Diplomatic bombshell as German foreign minister postpones China trip
Berlin-Beijing relations are becoming increasingly fragile.
Macron-Retailleau : dernier appel
Vendredi soir, alors que la nomination du nouveau Premier ministre se fait attendre, Emmanuel Macron décroche son téléphone. Il appelle Bruno Retailleau, pour tenter de le convaincre une dernière fois.
EU member countries oppose lifting ban on cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics
As part of its simplification drive, the European Commission wants to relax the rules for these substances. Member states aren’t convinced.
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs
Senior lawmakers told POLITICO that the accusations represented a danger to British industry and demand closer attention.
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