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The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel.

The former prime minister has surprised many in his own party with his stance on the Middle East war.

April 17, 2024 4:02 am CET

Nigel Farage’s new party wants climate backlash at center of UK election

Reform Leader Richard Tice says the party will “scrap” the U.K.’s pursuit of net zero, as it bids to win over disaffected Conservative voters.

April 9, 2024 9:00 pm CET

Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris faces political reckoning

As the mayor celebrates 10 years in office with a track record of urban transformation, a political backlash leaves her future uncertain.

April 4, 2024 6:00 am CET

Ireland moves to allow assisted dying

A committee recommended assisted dying for people with an incurable disease and just six months to live, or those with 12 months if they have a neurodegenerative condition.

March 20, 2024 7:13 pm CET

Hate crimes spike in France

Country grappled with Oct. 7 and a resurgent far right.

March 20, 2024 4:26 pm CET

Barack Obama drops in for a cuppa with UK PM Rishi Sunak

The former president’s appearance took Westminster by surprise.

March 18, 2024 6:35 pm CET

Relief for Pedro Sánchez as Spanish government’s Catalan amnesty bill clears major hurdle in parliament

Lower chamber of Spain’s parliament passes contentious legislation on a vote of 178-172.

March 14, 2024 4:38 pm CET

Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist

How a failed British prime minister reinvented herself as a US-style populist.

March 12, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Is a woman’s place in the home? Ireland is poised to decide.

A vote to axe sexism from Ireland’s constitution is in the balance amid pushback from left and right.

March 8, 2024 4:00 am CET

Council of Europe adviser backs Spanish amnesty law

Venice Commission supports in principle the immunity bill regarding the pro-Catalan independence movement but warns against rushing the legislative process.

March 2, 2024 3:51 pm CET

Spain opens terrorism probe into Puigdemont

The inquest complicates things for PM Sánchez, who has been struggling to muster consensus over the Junts’ amnesty bill.

February 29, 2024 6:29 pm CET

Is Brexit king Nigel Farage the answer to Tory woes?

Conservatives continue to look to the man who led the UK out of the EU as their poll ratings tank.

February 29, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Can anyone stop Britain’s Tories going full Trump?

U.K. centrist Conservatives are in search of a leader to stop the right hijacking the party after the election.

February 27, 2024 4:33 am CET

Cameron to visit Falklands amid sovereignty dispute

British foreign minister will “reiterate the UK’s commitment to uphold the Islanders’ right of self-determination.”

February 18, 2024 12:27 pm CET

Tusk faces a big fight overturning Poland’s abortion ban

The prime minister says easing Poland’s near-total abortion ban is a priority, but he’s facing stiff opposition from within.

February 9, 2024 2:42 pm CET

All Keir Starmer’s Labour U-turns in one place

POLITICO lists 27 (and counting) key walkbacks in Starmer’s spell as opposition leader.

February 8, 2024 3:49 pm CET

Greece’s Mitsotakis makes progressive pivot with same-sex marriage bill

MPs are set to vote on a landmark reform on Feb. 15, to the chagrin of the church and traditionalists on the left and right.

February 7, 2024 4:00 am CET

Brexit red tape is ‘price you pay’ for freedom, UK minister insists

Andrea Leadsom downplays new trade “frictions” and says sovereignty more important.

January 31, 2024 1:12 pm CET

Trump sucks, Brexit is stupid and socialism rules: Jürgen Klopp’s political wisdom

The outspoken Liverpool football manager announced he’s stepping down. POLITICO selected his hottest politics takes.

January 26, 2024 4:28 pm CET

French court nixes key provisions of incendiary immigration bill

Constitutional Court also struck down cushy visa deal for rich Brits.

January 25, 2024 10:51 pm CET

Far-right leader wants Germany to perform its own Brexit

Alice Weidel, from the surging AfD, wants the EU to reform — or else.

January 22, 2024 5:35 pm CET

Scotland’s SNP just had a horrible year — 2024 could get even worse

The challenge from Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar means a difficult 12 months ahead for the nation’s ruling party.

January 11, 2024 4:00 am CET

Scotland’s ruling SNP woos tycoon who shunned Nicola Sturgeon

Internal government emails released to POLITICO show Brian Souter — once a big donor to the SNP — helped arrange five-star business dinner.

January 4, 2024 4:00 am CET

Party vote provides slight relief for Germany’s troubled coalition

Members of the fiscally conservative Free Democrats voted to remain part of the three-party alliance, relieving some pressure on the government.

January 2, 2024 5:06 pm CET
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