How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe – POLITICO

How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe – POLITICO

A rich talent pool China is looking to further exploit Russia’s extensive spy network in Europe to advance its own goals, namely splitting EU countries and weakening their relationship with Washington, according to security experts. “These are basically people who for a long time have been coopted by the Russians and then, of late, the … Read more

Draghi says EU must spend twice as much as it did after WWII – POLITICO

Draghi says EU must spend twice as much as it did after WWII – POLITICO

Draghi is pushing for the EU to issue new common debt to fund its industrial and defense needs, something that is opposed by several governments. He noted that Europe’s goal to whittle its greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by the middle of the century offer the bloc the chance to build and export clean … Read more

It’s time to address this leading cause of death: COPD – POLITICO

It’s time to address this leading cause of death: COPD – POLITICO

As a global patient advocate, I would say yes. But the reality is that it’s not. At least not today. I’m talking about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. And it’s time to make it a global priority. COPD kills more people yearly than lung and breast cancer combined and is predicted to cost the … Read more

David Cameron’s barefoot warrior bids for glory in California – POLITICO

David Cameron’s barefoot warrior bids for glory in California – POLITICO

Yet a win by a conservative outsider is hardly unprecedented, with movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger having served two terms as governor from 2003 to 2011.  Gove commented that Hilton “has the policy smarts and the drive” to take on the job. He noted that “of course it’s a blue state, but governor races are different, … Read more

Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

Macron on Tuesday held talks with conservative leaders including Senate leader Gérard Larcher and conservative parliamentary leader Laurent Wauquiez, according to several people with knowledge of the talks who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, seemingly solidifying Bertrand’s status as likely nominee. But by Tuesday afternoon, Bertrand was already facing serious … Read more

Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy – POLITICO

Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy – POLITICO

Governments doing the right thing Signs are starting to emerge of policymakers moving in the right direction. Over the past year, there has been growing acceptance of the need to address the challenges facing the sector. Enrico Letta, former Italian prime minister, has called for the completion of the single market for telecoms, and asked … Read more

Putin not arrested by ICC member Mongolia, which could now face prosecution – POLITICO

Putin not arrested by ICC member Mongolia, which could now face prosecution – POLITICO

There is no indication as yet that Mongolia plans to arrest Putin. If it fails to, it will likely face prosecution over its inaction, a legal expert told POLITICO. “Mongolia will most certainly be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for breaching its duty of cooperation,” said Tamás Hoffmann, senior research fellow at the Institute … Read more

Macron rejects left’s PM candidate, keeping governance talks stalled – POLITICO

Macron rejects left’s PM candidate, keeping governance talks stalled – POLITICO

The snap legislative election was called by the Macron after his centrist party was trounced in June’s European Union election by the far-right National Rally. While the far right party was tipped sweep the board, the hastily assembled New Popular Front electoral coalition, composed of the main left-wing forces in France, secured a surprise victory. … Read more

The battle over Iran’s terror financing – POLITICO

The battle over Iran’s terror financing – POLITICO

An even bigger problem, the western diplomats said, is that several countries in the region, including Bahrain and Libya, have locked arms with Lebanon in opposing international regulators’ push for a crackdown, making it all but impossible to effectively target Hezbollah’s illicit financing.  FATF declined to comment for this article. The current battle within FATF … Read more

No risk due to our ‘traditional values’ – POLITICO

No risk due to our ‘traditional values’ – POLITICO

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has cracked down on LGBTQ+ rights by making gender-affirming surgery illegal and through Russia’s Supreme Court decision to label the international LGBTQ+ movement as “an extremist organization.” Popova’s comments come after WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency last Wednesday, saying that … Read more