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Trump ratchets up immigration threats to Democratic-run cities
He attributed to “Radical Left Democrats” seemingly every failing known to humanity.

Banned snacks pulled from Eurostar departures area at Brussels Midi station

UK Eurostar passengers risk £5K fines over banned snacks

Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key US disadvantage

Artificial intelligence threatens to raid the water reserves of Europe’s driest regions

Greece shuts down agency at center of probe into massive EU farm fraud

EU farm ministers vow to fight Brussels’ budget shakeup
European prosecutor slams ‘attacks’ and ‘intimidation’ against Greek farm fraud probe
Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.
Ukraine warns EU tariffs will hammer economy and dent faith in Brussels
Imminent withdrawal of wartime trade waivers threatens Ukraine’s economic footing and feeds Russian propaganda, top Ukrainian MP warns.
EU farm boss tries to lock in wins ahead of difficult budget talks
European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.
EU to roll back Ukraine trade perks to protect its farmers
Brussels looks to reintroduce pre-war tariffs on some agricultural imports from Ukraine, documents seen by POLITICO show.
EU farm plan: More cash for disaster relief and looser green rules
Proposals to slash red tape risk clashing with earlier recommendations to make farming more resilient.
Poland went all in on chickens. Then came bird flu.
A deadly wave of avian influenza, industry-led policy and deepening ethical and biological risks are exposing flaws in the world’s most efficient meat machine.
Netherlands delays nitrogen emissions target, defying its own judges and the EU
Dutch government buys time for farmers but tests the limits of domestic courts and EU environmental law.
The jaded English town where Nigel Farage could hammer Labour
Westminster is champing at the bit to see if Reform UK wins a crucial by-election against Labour next week. Locals are indifferent.
Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists
Hungary and Slovakia are battling outbreaks of the highly contagious livestock disease.
Thousands of British oil workers are set to lose their jobs. No one has told them.
Government advisers north and south of the border worry workers are being failed by shifting policies and poor communication.
‘Parkinson’s is a man-made disease’: How a chemical Europe can’t quit may be driving the disease
Europe’s flawed oversight of pesticides may be fueling a silent epidemic, warns Dutch neurologist Bas Bloem. His fight for reform pits him against industry, regulators — and time.
EU targets Trump’s red states with tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream
European trade officials sure know how to have fun.
EU to reinstate quotas on Ukraine as emergency trade deal lapses
Emergency regime to expire despite Kyiv’s pleas — with a fallback plan likely to preserve existing safeguards on products like sugar and poultry.
Trump tariffs put Europe’s far-right leaders in a bind
MAGA’s biggest cheerleaders struggle to justify “Make America Wealthy Again” measures.
Farm fight erupts over Brussels budget shake-up
As budget hawks eye the EU’s farm billions, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and the agri world are digging in to defend the status quo.
Can Keir Starmer bring down bills before bills bring him down?
Downing Street is worried about rising energy bills. Every option for bringing them under control could bring political pain.
Vaccinate more farm animals to curb disease outbreaks, says head of global health body
Farmers should prioritize inoculating livestock in light of increasing animal epidemics, head of World Organisation for Animal Health tells POLITICO.
Meet the Mafia-busting MEP taking the fight against organized crime to Brussels
Giuseppe Antoci battled the Italian mob. But can he take on EU policymaking?
Meet the Czech Millennial Who’s Building a Utopia in the California Hayfields
Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.
Competitive and sustainable farming in Europe: give breeders a chance
The newly created [aclp.eu] Agricultural Crop Licensing Platform (ACLP) simplifies access to patented traits for European plant breeders, enabling them to leverage the latest technologies and help …
Kyiv’s trade warning to the EU: Work with us — or face consequences
With Donald Trump pushing a Russia-friendly peace, EU trade roadblocks are leaving Ukraine with little choice but to hit back.
Ireland’s leader seeks to survive a brush with Trump
White House events for St. Patrick’s Day are normally a diplomatic dream for Dublin. This year is completely different — and dangerous for Ireland’s America-fueled economy.
How Britain’s slickest energy lobbyist wooed Labour
Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson says he knows how to bring down bills. Others claim his ideas will starve the U.K. of green investment.
UK bans meat, dairy imports from Hungary, Slovakia after foot-and-mouth case
Confirmation of case along the Hungarian-Slovak border comes less than two months after an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in Germany.