Special Reports

The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.

With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.

As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.

Ivan Bartoš will spearhead negotiations among EU countries on laws to regulate artificial intelligence, data and digital identity.

France is heading to the polls for the election’s first round Sunday.

The French government is under fire for its costly use of the US consultancy firm.

Voter apathy is putting President Emmanuel Macron’s second term at risk.

With polls pointing to Emmanuel Macron’s likely reelection, turnout could be low … and that could help spring a surprise.

The French president has encouraged fears of a Le Pen victory, but polls still point to a likely win for him.

The far-right leader’s campaign strategy is finally paying off against the incumbent French president as the election approaches.

POLITICO breaks down the power dynamics and voting records of the ninth European Parliament so far.

Here’s who stood out during the first term.

The Social Democrats have overtaken the conservatives in popularity ahead of 2024 elections.

Which MEPs got sanctioned for misconduct and why.

The French will head to the polls midway through the country’s stint at the helm of the Council of the EU.

Emmanuel Macron is angling to push ahead new rules on tech companies, change global tax rates and rethink the EU’s role in the world.

From Paris to Brussels, 12 French officials will play a key role during the French EU presidency.

Not much, it seems.

As US president takes back international spotlight, his French counterpart adjusts to new role.

Introducing the Biden Compatibility Index, a ranking of countries according to their affinity to the US president.

As Joe Biden heads to Brussels, relations on many issues are far from rosy.

Boris Johnson will be hoping that remaining points of disagreement over Northern Ireland will not burst into the open at G7 summit.

The pandemic has opened the door to data collection and tracking on an unimaginable scale.

Companies are buying increasingly intrusive artificial intelligence tools to keep an eye on their workers.

The pandemic has allowed American, Chinese and Israeli companies to expand their footprint on the Continent.

From deepfakes to enhanced password cracking, hackers are discovering the power of AI for malicious use.

The UK’s secretaries for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on what it will take to keep things from falling apart.

While the queen is popular, a series of scandals has tarnished the rest of the royal family.

Those who dream of a united Ireland see hope in the economic unity between north and south provided by the Brexit deal.

SNP’s opponents warn relationship building in Brussels shouldn’t be used to promote independence.

The UK has lost post-Brexit ground to the EU in financial services, but London’s role as a major global hub looks secure — for now.

Despite the loss of some business to the EU, British financial players are optimistic about the future.

Brussels wants regulatory power to be able to intervene in times of crisis.

Losing rule-setting power over London will erode Europe’s global sway.

Private companies now involved in everything from country’s vaccine rollout to combating climate change.

France’s president may be unpopular, but his opposition is hopelessly divided.

Macron’s far-right challenger is making waves in the polls ahead of next year’s presidential election.

President’s Mini-Me is part of network increasing French influence on EU.

Presidential hopefuls are gearing up a year ahead of the election.

‘The future is bright’ for some smaller airports with big air freight businesses.

For many small town airstrips, the coronavirus has made a bad situation even worse.

Berlin’s old terminals and airstrips offer visions of a post-plane world.

The American tech goliath’s employees are starting to think globally.

The coronavirus crisis has shone a light on the precarious livelihoods and vulnerabilities of gig workers.

During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Facebook, Twitter and Google all used automation instead of people to scrub harmful content from their platforms.

Regulators are struggling to extend traditional protection to Uber drivers, Deliveroo riders and other platform workers.

EU leaders worry the transatlantic relationship won’t survive another four years.

Should he win, his toughest diplomatic task will be dealing with a resurgent American left.

From climate change to nuclear weapons to global health — this election isn’t just about you, America.

The British government can’t decide which kind of ‘special relationship’ it wants.

By taking the guilt out of consumption, it undermines effort to cut back on waste.

No matter how well we sort, much of what we throw away cannot be reused.

The growing wave of waste is creating a political problem for the government.

Its state-of-the-art trash incinerators are sending its climate ambitions up in smoke.

Beijing’s largest media mouthpiece eyes a Brussels expansion.

Tory backbenchers press Boris Johnson to turn tough on Beijing.

Economic ties have caused Berlin to tread lightly on human rights.

Treating Beijing as reliable undermines Europe’s ability to hold it to account.

Experts and policymakers calling for the EU to push back against Beijing.

EU diplomats say Berlin’s focus on the economy have put human rights on the back burner.

Beijing’s toolkit: Investment, trade, cultural diplomacy and cuddly black-and-white ambassadors.

The EU is right to strengthen its own relationships with Beijing and other Asian governments.

European leaders can no longer afford to ignore Beijing’s aggressive authoritarianism.

The monumental project isn’t about infrastructure but the creation of a new economic and political order.

EU effort to tax tech giants falters under pressure from US.

Commission plans for tech sovereignty run into a problem: The competition.

A quick guide to quantum computing in the Union.

EU’s Gaia-X cloud platform depends on the participation of foreign giants.

The UK government is widely expected on Tuesday to adopt a more hawkish stance on Chinese tech giant Huawei.

Britain is preparing for a front-line role in Northeast Atlantic fisheries management.

Britain could be a bridge to keep Trump in the WTO, but the EU is unlikely to support Liam Fox.

Battle for influence underway as British government starts setting independent trade policy.

A lucrative (and quick) deal with the US would be a huge political win for Boris Johnson’s government.

The coronavirus has forced Berlin to acknowledge that the EU won’t survive without German leadership.

The language of Goethe is gaining ground in the EU capital.

The Germany that takes over the presidency of the European Union on July 1 has fundamentally shifted its attitude toward integration, solidarity and spending.

An insider’s guide to the world of German politics.

Chief Europe adviser will try get EU to say ‘yes’ to common debt.

Beyond von der Leyen: Here are 18 to watch as Berlin takes charge of the Council of the EU.

Absolutist moral posturing is holding Berlin back in a world where it is being called upon to play a leading role.

To eliminate emissions by 2050, the EU will have to ‘remake civilization.’

Our governments are subservient to the voice of the people, not experts.

To reach carbon neutrality, the world will need to scrap trillions of euros of fossil fuel infrastructure.

Slow, clean and rare or fast and cheap — the clashing visions for how we’ll travel in 2050.

Red meat could be a casualty of EU’s climate goals.

With warm weather stressing native species, new types of trees may be needed to absorb carbon dioxide.

The EU plans to source hydrogen from across the Mediterranean.

Coronavirus lockdowns offer a glimpse at life in a low-carbon future.

Waves of government cash could swamp banks’ ability to spot money laundering.

Nordic banks have emerged as a weak link in fight against illicit cash.

European Commission’s proposals to tackle money laundering run into resistance from national capitals.

Loopholes in Britain’s cash transfer system fuel surge in crime and drug trade.

Regulations are in place — but 99 percent of criminal proceeds still escape control in the EU.

The technology is decades away from being able to mimic human decision-making.

Law enforcement would seek matches with surveillance photos using facial recognition technology.

Europe’s strategy is all about companies sharing their data. That’s easier said than done.