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Ukraine remains wary as talks kick off to resume Black Sea trade

July 13, 2022 6:35 pm

Kyiv wants assurances that its ships and ports will remain unharmed if maritime trade resumes.

Uber Files embolden the left on tougher platform work bill

July 13, 2022 6:22 pm

‘We need a strong response,’ lead lawmaker says amid bombshell reports about ride-hailing firm’s past lobbying behavior.

EU: Transit to Kaliningrad allowed, but not for sanctioned goods

July 13, 2022 5:02 pm

Countries have to monitor trade flows and use ‘targeted, proportionate and effective controls and other appropriate measures,’ Commission says.

‘Not up to scratch’: Uber Files puts spotlight on weak enforcement of EU ethics rules

July 12, 2022 10:41 pm

Watchdogs say there’s nothing stopping ex-officials from breaking ethics rules. Indeed, Neelie Kroes has already faced reprimand.

Putin and Zelenskyy edge closer to Black Sea shipping truce

July 11, 2022 9:09 pm

Erdoğan held separate calls on grain shipping with leaders of Russia and Ukraine, boosting hopes of progress.

French left gets lucky with Macron’s Uber trip

July 11, 2022 6:15 pm

France’s souped-up opposition has found the first scandal with which to corner the French president, who lacks an absolute majority in parliament.

Commission to send letter to former EU digital chief over Uber allegations

July 11, 2022 1:00 pm

Former Commissioner Neelie Kroes reportedly lobbied on behalf of the ride-hailing platform during her ‘cooling-off period.’

‘We’re just f—ing illegal’: Leaked documents show Uber thwarted police and secretly courted politicians

July 11, 2022 10:26 am

The ride-share service is under investigation after texts, emails, memos and other documents reveal how executives engaged in questionable practices during its global expansion.

Kyiv summons Turkish ambassador over release of ‘stolen’ grain from Russian ship

July 7, 2022 11:42 am

The diplomatic row puts a damper on the relationship between Ukraine and Turkey at a critical time.

Lawless Europe: How EU states defy the law and get away with it

July 6, 2022 7:53 pm

Defiance against EU law is on the rise, data shows. POLITICO delves into the consequences for average EU citizens.

Campaigners file greenwashing suit against KLM

July 6, 2022 10:12 am

The suit claims the company’s ‘Fly Responsibly’ campaign breaches EU consumer rules by suggesting its flights won’t worsen the climate crisis.

EU plans to approve sales of fully self-driving cars

July 5, 2022 10:44 pm

Europe aims to be the first-mover when it comes to letting so-called Level 4 autonomous cars on the road.

Unions take post-COVID chance to squeeze airports and airlines

July 4, 2022 8:08 pm

The power dynamic between unions and airports and airlines has shifted in favor of labor — and they’re acting.

Ukraine asks Turkey to take ‘urgent measures’ over grain ship

July 2, 2022 12:35 pm

The Zhibek Zholy was heading for the Turkish port of Karasu carrying 7,000 tons of grain.

Russia’s Ship of Lies: How a cargo of ‘stolen’ grain could sink Black Sea truce

July 1, 2022 7:51 pm

Many analysts believe the cargo on the ship Zhibek Zholy to have been stolen from Ukrainian stores.

Can Britain really be an electric vehicle powerhouse?

June 30, 2022 8:30 pm

UK minister Gerry Grimstone tells POLITICO he’s ready to win over EV giants — but it won’t be easy.

Belgium puts the brakes on e-scooters as injuries, annoyance grow

June 30, 2022 3:50 pm

New rules including age restrictions aim to keep riders safe — and off the pavement.

Germany’s Scholz urges free transit for Russian goods to Kaliningrad

June 30, 2022 3:31 pm

German chancellor said that ‘we are dealing here with traffic between two parts of Russia,’ suggesting that EU sanctions should not apply

Turkey holds key to unblocking Black Sea grain deal, Ukraine says

June 29, 2022 10:36 pm

Kyiv government official says a proposal under discussion would mean no need to de-mine waters to get grain moving.

EU ministers approve landmark climate measures, but tough talks await

June 29, 2022 4:34 am

Compromise puts the bloc a step closer to implementing sweeping rules to slash emissions.

View from the summit: A self-defeating G7 fails on all fronts

June 28, 2022 8:42 pm

Leaders struggle to meet the moment on Ukraine, climate change, inflation, food and energy.

It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil

June 28, 2022 8:32 pm

Legitimizing cheap Russian crude could boost sales and muddle the message on Ukraine.

EU engine ban splits Germany’s coalition

June 28, 2022 4:36 pm

Key German ministers are at odds over the European Commission’s call to end the sale of CO2-emitting cars by 2035.

UK bill to switch off Northern Ireland Brexit rules clears first hurdle

June 28, 2022 12:27 am

Former PM Theresa May among Conservatives taking aim at the UK plan.

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