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Musk calls AfD ‘last spark of hope’ for Germany in op-ed in Welt
Billionaire entrepreneur’s backing of the far-right party has triggered a backlash in the run-up to snap elections in Germany set for Feb. 23.
Fico threatens to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine
Full master class in animal-free safety assessment now launched
Slovakia profiting from war with Russian gas transit gambit, Kyiv charges
‘Powerful consiglieri’ run von der Leyen’s Commission, EU transparency chief says
Taiwan wants to build the West’s army of drones
Zuckerberg: It’s ‘sad’ that EU is left behind on AI
Poland’s role in shaping Europe’s energy transition and competitiveness
During a tumultuous yet transformative time, PKEE seeks to drive a cleaner, more prosperous and resilient region
How you gonna fix Germany?
Ahead of the Feb. 23 election, German parties have wildly different plans to repair the country’s sputtering economy.
As Trump sues, the free press braces
First Amendment advocates worry about an emboldened Trump using civil litigation to target journalists he dislikes.
To ban or not to ban? This is not the question
Recognising sustainable fuels alongside electrification accelerates carbon reductions, supports industry compliance and ensures affordable clean mobility for all
EU climate strategy risks Yellow Jackets-style backlash, ex-crisis chief warns
Make the green transition affordable instead of slowing it down, former Commissioner Janez Lenarčič tells Brussels.
Trump 2.0 will hurt planet, open door for America’s green rivals: EU climate chief
In an interview with POLITICO, Teresa Ribera said Donald Trump’s expected climate withdrawal presents an opportunity for others to boost their clean industries.
Macron can’t count on Meloni to kill the EU’s trade deal with South America
France hopes Italy can tip the scales against the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Giorgia Meloni may have other ideas.
How Trump is already driving China legislation in the US Congress
As negotiations intensified in recent weeks on a bill to restrict U.S. investment in China, recent versions have shown deference to the incoming administration.
UK could offer celebs protection from AI clones
New ‘personality right’ comes as UK creative industries lobby hard against copyright shake-up that would help AI firms.
Can a German lead the digital euro through the European Parliament? The EPP seems to think not.
MEP Stefan Berger had become a vocal skeptic of the project.
Macron will name new prime minister on Friday
Macron has missed his own 48-hour deadline to appoint a successor to Michel Barnier.
EU’s climate chief warns of ‘geopolitical winter’
Wopke Hoekstra vows to keep EU climate targets despite Trump and populist pushback, but admits Europe can’t go it alone.
Brexit Britain looks to Europe to help fix its railways
With money tight, ministers are looking for novel ways to finance new trains. The solution might lie across the channel.
Tech billionaires prepare to invade the Pentagon
A handful of Silicon Valley executives could help transform the country’s largest bureaucracy — and benefit themselves while trying.
Changing green rules won’t help industry, EU climate chief says
Wopke Hoekstra’s own political family has led calls to tweak existing rules.
Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal?
The landmark defense agreement between the U.S, U.K. and Australia could be in jeopardy with the maverick Republican back in the White House.
McConnell takes indirect swipe at Trump on America’s role in the world
“America will not be made great again by those who are content to manage our decline,” he said.
Bracing for a Russian attack: EU defense chief wants €100B for weapons
Andrius Kubilius is the EU’s first defense and space commissioner.
EU snubs France to seal huge Latin American trade deal
Ursula von der Leyen announces South American trade accord, delighting her fellow Germans but infuriating France which calls the deal unacceptable.
Back off, Mario! Capitals do not like the taste of Draghi’s telecom medicine.
National governments don’t care for recommendations to allow telecoms giants to scale up.
Resetting Europe’s Innovation Compass
Europe’s pharmaceutical sector has grown slowly for 25 years and its share of research is shrinking. It’s time to turn things around
Trump jokes about annexing Canada, prompting nervous laughter
‘The president was teasing,’ insists a top Trudeau minister who attended Mar-a-Lago dinner.
28 policy promises Trump has made for his first week in office
The president-elect’s campaign pledges cover immigration to education to energy.