Migration
Dutch snap election set for Oct. 29
Geert Wilders’ far-right coalition has been in place for less than a year.
Nigel Farage surges with Gen Z women
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees but wants long-term fix
Keir Starmer can’t stop the migrant boats either
German court rejects key pillar of Merz’s asylum crackdown
Austrian leader pushes EU asylum overhaul under far-right pressure
Germany’s ‘bad theater’ border crackdown
9 EU countries ask European court to ease expulsion of foreign criminals
Document spearheaded by Italy and Denmark also calls for an end to the exploitation of migrants by hostile states.
Merkel criticizes Merz on migration (again)
Former German leader says the new chancellor’s policies could “see Europe being ruined.”
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.
Hitler serves as a warning to today’s conservatives, EU’s Manfred Weber says
The European People’s Party chief tells POLITICO he is trying to strike a balance between relying on far-right support while blocking extremists from power.
Das Update zu Dobrindts Migrationsplänen
Alexander Dobrindt musste heute in der Regierungsbefragung den Abgeordneten Rede und Antwort stehen. Dabei waren die verschärften Grenzkontrollen und die Migrationspolitik die Schwerpunkte. Rasmus Buchsteiner hat die …
Lithuania takes Belarus to The Hague for weaponizing migration
Minsk authorities stand accused of facilitating illegal crossings into the EU to sow political discord.
EU to Africa: No more free cash
The European Commission wants to strengthen the link between foreign aid and domestic priorities like energy and migration.
UK-EU deal unpacked: All the Brexit red tape set for a chop
The agreement could pave the way for smoother trade and travel between the U.K. and EU.
EU and UK ink post-Brexit deal on security, fish and energy
Keir Starmer says Britain’s “back on the world stage” — but he’s facing scrutiny over a big compromise on fish.
Nigel Farage will haunt Keir Starmer’s big Brexit summit
Britain’s Labour government is still smarting from a bruising set of local election results at the hands of the chief Brexiteer.
EU asylum agency bosses favored ‘friendly circle’ for promotions, watchdog finds
Fraud watchdog probes favoritism and mismanagement at agency tasked with implementing EU asylum law.
PMQs: Starmer finishes on top as he brands Tories ‘dead party walking’
The PM faced flack about the economic picture — but dismissed Kemi Badenoch’s party as an irrelevant force.
Starmer urged to back EU mobility as Brexit summit looms
“I think it would be a mistake to rule out anything,” Trades Union Congress chief Paul Nowak tells POLITICO ahead of UK-hosted ‘reset’ summit.
The anti-Farage? Yvette Cooper vs. Reform UK
Starmer is betting on a migration policy stalwart to take on insurgent Nigel Farage — and the Treasury.
EU sets out priorities for Brexit summit
Representatives from London and Brussels will meet next Monday.
Das Kriegsende und Steinmeiers Glaubwürdigkeit
80 Jahre nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs setzt der Bundestag ein Zeichen – gegen Nationalismus, für historische Verantwortung. Frank-Walter Steinmeier will mit seiner Rede an Richard …
Friedrich Merz und der erste Tag als Kanzler
Jetzt beginnt die Arbeit für den neuen Regierungschef, aber auch für die Ministerinnen und Minister und Staatssekretäre. Rasmus Buchsteiner gibt den Überblick, welche Rädchen jetzt ineinander greifen …
The conclave happens behind closed doors. World leaders are still meddling.
With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 holy men.
Merz is weakened from Day 1. Europe will pay the price.
The EU’s center looks flaky, with France a mess and Germany’s Friedrich Merz having to battle to be confirmed as chancellor.
Parliament probes EU asylum agency amid allegations of mismanagement
Lawmakers are concerned about the agency’s governance after a report from the EU anti-fraud office.
UK and India clinch trade deal after three years of talks
It’s the most valuable trade deal the U.K. has struck since Brexit — but a migration row is already in flow.
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
Germany’s most important and powerful ally for many decades — the US — has only further weakened conservative leader Friedrich Merz.
Come back, Boris? Routed Tories pine for a winning formula
Dire local election results leave some Conservatives wondering if their former leader’s magic could turn things around.
It’s crunch time for the Brexit reset
British negotiators are sitting down for a week of intensive talks with their EU counterparts ahead of a looming summit.