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Why Europe failed to find a superhero to take on Putin
POLITICO.eu examines why Europe has been unable to identify a single leader capable of confronting Vladimir Putin.
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EU will examine Israel association agreement after massive public petition
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has gathered 1.1 million signatures, becoming the fastest valid initiative ever and triggering a formal Commission examination.
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The Kremlin can hide the death toll. It can’t hide the graves.
Coverage from POLITICO.eu examines how the Kremlin conceals official death tolls while physical graves remain visible.
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Greece vs. Turkey in seabed scramble
Greece and Turkey are competing over Mediterranean seabed links as a French diplomatic note and a Cyprus grid project sharpen the dispute.
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Europe and US agree to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks begin
Europe and the US have agreed to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks get underway, putting the future of European defense on the table.
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French far-left presidential hopeful pledges ‘revolutionary’ remaking of society
Jean-Luc Mélenchon launches his fourth presidential bid with a revolutionary platform that polls show resonating with Gen Z voters while analysts warn it could split the left and empower the far right.
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Supermarket Chain Thaw Massacre: Russia suspected in Europe’s fridge attacks
Cyberattacks targeting internet-connected supermarket refrigerators across multiple European countries have raised regional security concerns.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters march across France for third week in a row
Hundreds of thousands of youth-led protesters have marched across France for a third consecutive week amid spreading unrest across Europe.
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French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices
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France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch
French far-right leader Le Pen launches her presidential campaign by vowing national renewal amid ongoing unrest.
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What’s not on the ballot in Israel: Peace
Israel heads into a high-stakes 2026 election where Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu, but peace remains notably absent from the ballot.
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AI Hacks Are Coming Thick and Fast and Overwhelming the Internet
POLITICO.eu reports on the cyber flaw scramble bringing the AI threat to life amidst an overwhelming wave of digital hacks.
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Germany leads push against EU’s ‘associate membership’ label for Canada
Germany spearheads opposition against a proposed associate membership label for Canada within the European Union.
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Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid
Marine Le Pen declares readiness to debate Ukrainian leadership amid escalating political friction and upcoming French elections.
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How Israeli firm’s ‘zero-click’ malware attack poses global security risk
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Europe’s leaders abandon the race for frontier AI
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Poll: Spaniards say Ceuta crisis could spark armed conflict with Morocco
Spaniards polled express fears that the ongoing Ceuta crisis could escalate into armed conflict with Morocco.
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France and Germany say diesel promise to Trump won’t require new stock release
France and Germany indicate that a diesel promise made to Trump will not require releasing new strategic fuel stocks.
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How a diesel ban could burn US credibility
A potential US diesel export ban raises international concerns regarding energy supplies and diplomatic credibility.
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‘Sweden is back’: Magdalena Andersson has big plans for Europe
Sweden faces a record level of electoral challenges as opposition leader Magdalena Andersson moves to form a new government.
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A new political strategy is emerging for far-right movements, prioritizing radicalism over moderation to secure power.
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German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz
Friedrich Merz has characterized the German far right's 'remigration' strategies as a form of ethnic cleansing, sparking intense political debate.
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Germany’s far right eyes small eastern state as springboard to national power
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Marine heatwaves strike as climate change plays out ‘in front of our eyes’
Marine heatwaves and scorching temperatures strike Europe and global oceans, driving economic and environmental strain.