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EU leaders’ summit descends into 3-hour argument over taxing car emissions
BRUSSELS — It was meant to be a debate on how to curb Europe’s soaring energy prices. But the first session of talks at an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels Thursday quickly descended into a three-hour fight over whether the EU should put a carbon price on driving cars and heating buildings. The delay got so bad, the roast veal and fig tartlet lunch awaiting European leaders was driven well into the afternoon.
NATO allies to meet over Black Sea drone attacks on shipping
BRUSSELS — NATO allies will hold a crisis meeting to discuss how to respond to a series of drone strikes on cargo shipping in the Black Sea, Romania’s President Nicușor Dan said.
Ex-DUP chief in Northern Ireland given 15-year prison term for sexually abusing girls
NEWRY, Northern Ireland — The former leader of Northern Ireland’s main pro-British party, Jeffrey Donaldson, received a 15-year prison sentence Thursday for sexually abusing two schoolgirls and continuing for decades into their adulthood.
Seven missing after tanker catches fire off Romanian coast
Seven crew members are missing after a tanker caught fire close to Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea Thursday morning, Romanian authorities said.
Frontex suspends reintegration program after blowing through its budget
The pause comes ahead of a proposed expansion of the EU border agency's role in returns, sharpening questions over how Brussels will fund its tougher deportation policy.
Le Pen vows to downsize EU as she brings contribution cut fight to Brussels
BRUSSELS — Far-right leader Marine Le Pen pledged to turn the European Commission into a “secretariat” in the service of its member countries as part of her plan to slash the size and power of the European Union should she win France’s presidential election next year.
EU leaders talk energy crisis and budget — live updates
The EU’s leaders are back in Brussels for a summit that will touch on many big-ticket issues. including the long-term budget, energy, continued support for Ukraine, hybrid attacks in Europe linked to Russia, and migration. Scroll down for updates from our reporters at the summit and from around Europe.
How to watch the EU leaders’ summit like a pro
From China to energy prices, EU leaders face two days of political firefighting. Here's what to look out for.
NGO: Brussels confirms Czech PM’s agri business conflict of interest
Babiš placed Agrofert in a trust fund before returning to power in an effort to preserve its eligibility for EU farm cash — but Brussels remains unconvinced.
UK rolls out King Charles to welcome Zelenskyy after Trump rift
LONDON — Britain is rolling out the royal treatment for Volodymyr Zelenskyy again. King Charles is set to receive the Ukrainian president for an audience as Kyiv faces renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s White House. It is the latest in a series of meetings where the monarch has sought to champion the Ukrainian leader at a critical moment. Zelenskyy said in an X post Wednesday he would meet the king and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the U.K.
Palantir settles dispute with Sadiq Khan
LONDON — The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and U.S. tech company Palantir have agreed to drop legal proceedings relating to a blocked £50 million police contract.
Burnham ‘cannot support partnership’ with Greens after Zionism row
LONDON — Andy Burnham appeared to rule out cooperating with the Green Party on Wednesday, after the left-wing force passed a motion declaring that Zionism is a form of racism.
Wie Maroš Šefčovič der Durchbruch im Handel mit China gelang
Europas Handelskommissar hat ein erstes Zugeständnis aus Peking erreicht. Nun muss er die EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs davon überzeugen, dass der Dialog noch mehr bewirken kann.
UK watchdog probes US drug pricing deal
LONDON — Britain’s public spending watchdog is probing the cost of Donald Trump’s drug pricing deal with the U.K., after six committee chairs called for an investigation.
EU capitals weaken end-of-year deadline for budget deal
BRUSSELS — European governments have watered down a commitment to secure a deal over the bloc’s next seven-year budget by the end of the year, according to draft Council conclusions seen by POLITICO.
From no cards to many: Europe warns Trump not to waste Ukraine’s leverage
Ukraine's campaign against Russia's refineries is a growing problem for the U.S. president.
Philippe, Glucksmann, Retailleau : les temps forts du Sommet sur la compétitivité économique de POLITICO
Les trois candidats à la présidentielle ont répondu aux questions de nos journalistes sur l’Europe, l’intelligence artificielle ou l’énergie. Thèmes sur lesquels les clivages ont été nombreux.
‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions
EU lawmakers urged the bloc’s executive to robustly defend the International Criminal Court against U.S. sanctions in a letter sent to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday and obtained by POLITICO.
Bruno Retailleau temporise sur la relance du nucléaire
PARIS — Après les six nouveaux réacteurs en construction déjà décidés, “on verra”, a temporisé Bruno Retailleau. “On ne peut lancer des investissements que sur la foi des besoins en électricité”, a déclaré le candidat LR, interrogé à l’occasion du sommet sur la compétivité de POLITICO.
Il faut “absolument” réduire la contribution française au budget de l’UE, selon Bruno Retailleau
PARIS — La France doit “absolument” réduire sa contribution au budget de l’Union européenne, a estimé Bruno Retailleau, invité du sommet sur la compétitivité de POLITICO.
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