“My choice has given rise to intense media attention and speculation. I had foreseen some of it, given the unprecedented — some would say bold — nature of my approach,” Michel said in his statement on Facebook, referring to his announcement that he was running in the EU election. But, he added, “I don’t want … Read more
Attal also promised to limit administrative hurdles for farmers by halving (from 4 to 2 months) the delay to launch a legal action against authorizations for farm works such as the expansion of a barn. He also pledged to increase existing financial support to farmers and also to speed up the disbursement of cash under … Read more
He claimed the Russian army detected two missile launches from Ukraine-controlled areas that hit the plane. “Most likely, it was American Patriot systems or European, probably French,” Putin said. POLITICO could not independently verify his claims. Putin refuted theories of “friendly fire” for the downing of the aircraft. “There are friend-or-foe systems, and no matter … Read more
The couple was initially detained on Wednesday, according to human rights group OVD-info. After searching their apartment and finding sketches of anti-war messages, the Russian authorities took the couple to the Federal Security Service for interrogation, OVD said. Dyudyaeva, who describes herself as the “darkest artist of the Northwest” of Russia, has previously had her … Read more
One of the most political coaches in world football is on his way out. And that’s sad news for political editors everywhere. Jürgen Klopp, who has been Liverpool’s manager since 2015, on Friday made the startling announcement that he would step down at the end of the season, saying he was “running out of energy.” … Read more
The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed Friday that narcotics were discovered in the minister’s office and said a member of her staff was arrested and charged with sale and possession of narcotics. Eight other suspects were charged with the sale and possession of narcotics in association — but two of them have been conditionally released. … Read more
It was the first time in the history of the U.S. that nitrogen gas was used in an execution and the first time in more than 30 years that a new execution method was introduced in the country. In the weeks leading up to the execution, Smith’s attorneys, human rights organizations and experts had expressed … Read more
“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in support for the far right for the European Council on Foreign Relations. “It may not be the number one issue, it is surprisingly effective at crystalizing resentment over economic problems.” … Read more
In this episode we look at a crisis that is affecting many Europeans in most EU countries: skyrocketing rents and house prices, a shortage of flats, long waiting lists for social or affordable housing — commonplace problems from Greece to Luxembourg to Portugal. Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO’s Aitor Hernández-Morales and Sorcha Edwards, secretary … Read more
The Macron government, which doesn’t have a majority in the lower house, managed to pass the bill in December under an agreement with the right-wing Les Républicains movement, tweaking the planned reform to accede to requests by hardline conservatives. The bill was ultimately also supported by far-right opposition leader Marine Le Pen, who dubbed it … Read more
