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Brussels breaks up with the car
As part of a wider plan to slash traffic, the city center is pushing out the car to ‘make space for people.’
Starving hedgehogs, dry rivers, parched farms: The toll of Europe’s worsening drought
From energy security to trade flows and politics, the Continent’s drought sends ripple effects across Europe.
China’s top 5 wolf warrior diplomats sinking their fangs into Europe
Top envoys take pride in a name derived from nationalistic action film heroes.
‘Enormous’ fertilizer shortage spells disaster for global food crisis
The high cost of fertilizers will likely keep the cost of food dangerously high.
More than 60 countries struggling to afford food imports, says leaked UN email
Summary seen by POLITICO shows special advisory group is concerned poorer nations aren’t able to buy food amid economic challenges and Ukraine war.
Ukraine’s long-awaited southern counteroffensive begins with a bang in Crimea
While careful not to confirm — or deny — that Ukrainian forces were responsible for the explosions that rocked a Russian airbase, two government officials said the blast marks the start of a major counterattack.
Sun, sand and votes: Italy sweats over summer election campaign
Italian politicians scrap for attention while voters are on holiday. But beach campaign trips can backfire.
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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.
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France
Germany
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.
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.
Washington
Brussels
EU braces for Big Tech’s legal backlash against new digital rulebook
Companies prepare to unleash a wave of challenges against efforts to tame the big names of the digital sector.
Poland warns it will turn cannons on the EU in rule of law dispute
The opposition fears the fight with Brussels would push Poland out of the EU.
Brussels braces for ‘acrimonious’ fight over reducing pesticides
The EU executive’s plan to slash agrichemical use is turning toxic.
The Continent
Britain
UK Tories ditch ‘sound money’ and embrace the world of Trussonomics
Liz Truss’s promises of big tax cuts have wooed the Tory faithful, but it’s a break from years of orthodoxy.
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.
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