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Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs
Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.
Improving lung cancer survival in Europe
NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending
Nearly every EU country blows major climate plan deadline
Holocaust vote throws wrench in Montenegro’s EU bid
Serbia’s Vučić fumes as footballers travel to Euro 2024 on Croatian plane
Balkan tensions burst onto the pitch at Euro 2024
Balkan drama sizzles as Serbia threatens to quit Euro 2024
Punish Croatia and Albania or we’re leaving, Serbian football chief told UEFA.
These are Europe’s new MEPs
POLITICO has pulled together a list of Europe’s new parliamentarians from each member country.
EU election as it happened: Far-right gains humble Macron and Scholz
Follow every twist and turn of the election with POLITICO’s rolling coverage.
When to vote in the EU election: A country-by-country guide
Don’t get lost in the EU election maze.
What the EU election is actually about in each country
Voters will be thinking about domestic issues – and not Ursula von der Leyen – when they go to the polls.
Gen Z ready to take the reins in Europe
Hailing from across the political spectrum, young people are gunning for votes in the European election.
The front-runners for the next European Commission
Even before the European election, maneuvering is underway for top jobs in Brussels.
Free media face crackdown from Croatia’s new leaders
Nationalists joining PM Andrej Plenkovic’s new coalition have demanded cuts to funding for an independent newspaper.
Eurovision crowns Swiss singer Nemo after contentious contest
Song competition was marked by protests over Israel’s participation and the Dutch entrant’s disqualification.
Croatia election winner cozies up with far right in new government
PM Andrej Plenković confirms coalition agreement with Homeland Movement Thursday afternoon.
Eurovision: Who would run the EU if decided by the song contest?
The solution to the EU’s power struggles that no one asked for.
Europe is nowhere close to banning TikTok
The EU has its own ways to deal with the video app. A blanket ban is not (yet) part of it.
Croatian president hits out at prospect of EU TikTok ban
“TikTok means nothing to me, but it means freedom for my children to use it if they want,” Zoran Milanović said.
Activists press for EU-wide abortion right
A petition calling for an EU fund to help women access abortion care in countries with more liberal laws gained 100,000 signatures in its first week.
Bulgaria can’t join the eurozone in January. Here’s why.
High inflation and wavering public support ― in part blamed on Russian disinformation ― means the country is almost certain to miss its 2025 joining target.
Croatian president cannot be prime minister, top court rules
Maverick Zoran Milanović appears to be ignoring the court’s ruling.
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
Zoran Milanović’s strong showing in a general election could give him an opening to chart a trajectory that would hurt Ukraine and play into Russia’s hands.
Croatian challenger berates PM Plenković days before bitterly fought election
Leaked audio recording exposed prime minister’s fury over domestic media.
EU leaders set to open door for Bosnia’s accession
The European Commission last week gave a positive recommendation to start formal accession negotiations, which EU leaders now plan to follow.
Croatia president vows ‘rivers of justice’ after court blocks him from running for PM
Ruling precludes showdown between populist Milanović and incumbent conservative Prime Minister Plenković.
Europe’s soldiers keep quitting, just when NATO needs them
Western allies weigh up conscription or national service, as the threat from Russia grows.
Croatia to hold April election as discontent simmers with PM Plenković
President Zoran Milanović will run to be the next prime minister.
In the safe hands of Sweden, here comes Eurovision 2024
There’s been intense debate about the dividing lines between music, art and politics in the run-up to the competition, and still no clear favorite has emerged.