Editors’ picks

Berlin’s tech workers unite to fight for labor rights

Workers at companies including TikTok, Gorillas, Flink and Tesla are trying to form work councils despite opposition from some tech employers.

Franco-Italian honeymoon hits troubled waters as Macron loses No. 1 ally in Rome

With the departure of Italian PM Mario Draghi, France fears transalpine tensions will be back.

With Russia distracted, clashes rock Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan and pro-Armenian separatists are clashing. And Russia’s experienced troops have apparently been pulled away to Ukraine.

Dirty Dutch protests start sticking to ‘Teflon Mark’ Rutte

Rutte’s 12-year tenure is attributed to his energy for the job, but even some in his party think his powers are on the wane.

Monkeypox threat forces EU to rip up vaccine rules to buy more, faster

Health emergencies authority isn’t agile enough, according to companies and countries.

Excess deaths surged as heat wave hit Europe

Preliminary data shows thousands more people died when temperatures soared in July.

Here’s what EU countries are doing to save energy ahead of winter

Countries across the bloc are drafting plans to slash energy demand to ward off shortages.

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Political animals: How politicians and apes topple their leaders


The behaviors exhibited by politicians have much in common with some of our closest ape relatives.

Like chimps, political big beasts will often use outright aggression to dominate weaker rivals.

These interactions are typically aimed at making contenders think twice about taking a shot at the crown. But a successful leader needs more than physical intimidation to become an alpha. He or she needs the political skill to build a support base and to hang on to it.

Czech EU Presidency

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

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

A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda

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

The Czechs Europe needs to know

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

by Mark Scott

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Germany

Germany’s Scholz shoots down Russia’s excuse for slashing gas flows

Chancellor insists that sanctions are not preventing delivery of a massive gas turbine.

Germany’s nuclear opposition wavers as energy crunch fears rise

Green politicians are softening their stance but the party remains divided.

Germany promised swift tank swaps to aid Ukraine. It hasn’t happened.

The slow pace has left Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing mounting pressure from not just the opposition, but his own governing coalition.

Brussels

EU plans mix of grants and loans to aid Ukraine 

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has lashed out at Brussels for the aid delay.

EU antitrust enforcers investigating Google Play Store

Google’s rivals have received questionnaires from Brussels, probing billing terms and developer fees for the Play Store.

European Parliament drops bid to force EU action on rule-of-law

The move came after Brussels finally threatened Hungary’s regular EU budget payments — and Parliament determined its case had fragile legal merits.

Britain

Margaret Thatcher’s ghost looms over Tory leadership race

Tory leadership hopefuls both want to tap into Maggie’s legacy, in a major shift for the Conservatives.

UK business fears quick-win trade deal with India

India and the UK are aiming for a deal by Diwali — but businesses aren’t so sure.

The Palace of Westminster is falling down

The UK’s parliament is literally falling apart — and MPs can’t decide how to save it.

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