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EU shrugs off Trump’s threats to scrap green handouts
Pro-Ukraine pledges proving too contentious for EU-Gulf summit, leak shows
Europe’s battery champion slashes jobs amid slowing EV sales
Czech crisis manager set to become EU’s top global dealmaker
Former Poland PM: ‘We’re living under the illusion of environmentalism’
From Paris with love: Serbia’s east-west balancing act pays off
Serbia’s leader wins the West with promises of ‘white gold’ — but loses the people
Aleksandar Vučić accuses protesters who oppose an EU-backed lithium mine of trying to overthrow him.
‘Blood minerals’: EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal
Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.
Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns
The agreement would benefit carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, but is deeply unpopular in the country.
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.
Germany’s Scholz set for rare meeting with Serbia’s isolated Vučić to finalize lithium deal
European Commission to also attend signature in Belgrade on Friday
What a Labour government means for UK-China relations
Keir Starmer’s party has promised to launch an overhaul of the U.K.’s approach to China within months of taking office, with potentially significant trade-offs.
Von der Leyen pledges €1.4B for investments in Ukraine
Banks will be able to apply for EU budget support when investing in equity funds active in Ukraine, von der Leyen said.
How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship?
This week’s meeting of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council could be its last.
EU and US besties face fool’s errand: Solving transatlantic trade disputes
A transatlantic gathering on Tuesday is unlikely to unpick any of the thorny EU-U.S. trade issues.
Ursula’s empty green Davos promise
Last year, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen promised a deluge of green tech cash. But politics, fiscal austerity and military anxieties have since intervened.
2023 in review: 2 steps forward, 1 step back for sustainability
From a crackdown on greenwashing to Green Deal drama, POLITICO takes you through the biggest moments of the year.
Norway doubles down on deep-sea mining bet despite green fears
Critics worry plans to exploit the precious resources will cause havoc on marine environment.
The green energy revolution’s first casualties: Sweden’s reindeer herders
The benefits of fighting climate change are shared broadly. The costs are borne locally.
European energy transition: the Polish perspective
Greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector have reduced by a quarter, renewable energy sources have witnessed unprecedented growth. Now, Poland must increase system flexibility and invest in grid infrastructure.
UK Labour’s shift toward Bidenomics is complete
Jonathan Reynolds speaks to POLITICO about his grand vision for Britain’s trade and industrial strategy.
Ukraine’s EU reforms ‘deeply impressive’: Von der Leyen
Commission chief praises Ukraine’s impressive track record on EU reforms at POLITICO event.
Starting from behind: EU vies to gain ground in green tech race
The European Parliament has agreed measures to supercharge domestic green tech — but will find it hard to rival massive foreign investments.
Portugal still ‘safe’ for mining investments, minister says
Portuguese authorities are probing possible corruption.
Portuguese PM António Costa in crisis after cops raid residence
Authorities detain prime minister’s top aide and also search Ministries of Environment and Infrastructure in corruption probe.
EU-China summit to take place next month, Brussels says
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says summit to happen in December, but Beijing has yet to confirm a date.
Australia pushes for EU deal at upcoming trade meeting
Hopes rise that Brussels and Canberra can close the gap on the sidelines of gathering of G7 trade ministers in Japan.
France will oppose the Mercosur treaty right until the end
Paris risks an embarrassing defeat this week, just as its government faces possible censure and collapse. But this won’t be the end of the saga.