Skills
Leveling up 2.0: Rachel Reeves makes her pitch to Britain’s left-behind voters
Reeves will attempt to convince voters outside London that she has their backs with Wednesday’s spending review.
Ukrainian delegation to brief US senators amid Russia sanctions push
The game plan of Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff
Skeletons in Nawrocki’s closet fail to dent his Polish presidential bid
Unlocking AI for UK workers
Starmer urged to back EU mobility as Brexit summit looms
What we do (and don’t) know about the UK-India trade deal
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.
Britain’s shrinking fraud watchdog
Political forces — from Trump’s deprioritization of bribery to Britain’s dash for growth — mean the Serious Fraud Office is in a fight for relevance.
Building tomorrow’s workforce at the 2025 EU Social Forum
To build a competitive Europe and ensure no one is left behind, people must learn the right skills — which, in turn, will drive greater social cohesion, well-being and prosperity for all.
The vicious rivalries tearing apart Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon
A feud between the secretary’s advisers and his chief of staff created backbiting and distrust that has erupted into the open.
City climate action is a path to economic transformation
Europe’s climate and industrial policies are inextricably linked — cities are at the heart of both
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.
Leading in an age of disruption: Why policy professionals must adapt
A new global landscape needs leaders who readily embrace change and lead with vision — the kind of leaders that the European University Institute is nurturing at its new blended program in Florence.
Europe prepares AI charm offensive as industry trembles from tariff shocks
Draft strategy shows EU wants to woo tech leaders with computing, data, skills — and simpler rules — to run AI.
Trump says US starting direct talks with Iran
U.S. and Israel insist Tehran can’t obtain nuclear weapons.
From seed to shelf: AI’s transformative potential for Europe’s growth — starting with food
AI might not be a silver bullet to all the challenges we face, but it’s a golden opportunity to shape an efficient, innovative and empowered food system that’s fit for the future.
Macron’s new ‘second brain’ is an economic whizz and … Taylor Swift fan
Emmanuel Moulin is set to take over as the French president’s chief of staff later this month.
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.
Finland’s Stubb boosts Trump ties over golf
The two presidents discussed Ukraine and icebreakers in Florida.
Why sh*t’s about to get real for Keir Starmer
A flurry of crucial policy reviews on areas that could define the U.K. prime minister’s government are coming due. POLITICO has you covered.
Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine
European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.
The three big roadblocks on the way to a UK-India trade deal
Britain’s trade chief travels to Delhi Monday to resurrect the long-drawn-out talks. POLITICO’s trade reporters set out the challenges ahead.
EU pushes ‘buy European’ quotas in major plan to revive industry
A draft of the Clean Industrial Deal obtained by POLITICO reveals EU plans to drive climate-friendly manufacturing.
Former Tory MP signs up to serve in Ukraine’s army
Former Conservative deputy chair Jack Lopresti is now based in Kyiv helping with weapons procurement.
EU’s Clean Industrial Deal to cover 6 themes from energy prices to trade
The contours of a mammoth industrial decarbonization strategy are taking shape ahead of its Feb. 26 unveiling.
PMQs: Badenoch misses an open goal as Starmer gets lucky
Strong, specific questions from the Tory leader soon gave way to a scatter-shot approach.
50 years supporting better policies for a strong social Europe
By providing specialized data and research, Eurofound has long contributed to a stronger, fairer Europe — in today’s climate, its mission has never been more essential
India could help save an aging Europe
As the continent tilts to the right and its politicians find it hard to explain an influx of refugees from war-torn countries, India is actively trying to present itself as a reasonable partner.