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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 42m
Europe wants to favor domestic industry. Defining what counts as European — and who should bear the cost — is much harder. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/5-ba...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1h
The war in Iran’s dire impact on energy prices has turned many of Trump’s closest EU allies against him. Even the man described as “Portugal’s Trump” — populist leader André Ventura — is distancing himself. Brussels Playbook Capitals has more👇 🔗 www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1h
EU governments are preparing for the upcoming proposal on the bloc’s next long-term budget to include spending cuts of over €100 billion, four diplomats with knowledge of the discussions told POLITICO. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-b...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1h
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a strong rebuke to Russia after Moscow sent a letter to the alliance threatening nuclear escalation over NATO activity near its border. “...there’s no way they can ever beat us,” he said.
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‘No way they can beat us’: Rutte rebuffs Russian nuclear threats to NATO
Moscow and NATO have exchanged tense letters in recent days following Russian opposition to alliance exercises near its Kaliningrad exclave.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1h
EXCLUSIVE: The EU and Canada will use a landmark summit next month to announce an expansive new partnership, ranging from breaking down digital trade barriers to joint support for Ukraine and investing in fighting wildfires.
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EU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact
From critical raw materials to fighting wildfires, a document obtained by POLITICO reveals a wide-ranging expansion in relations.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2h
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez have welcomed U.K. PM Andy Burnham’s plan to unpick Brexit.
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Macron and Sanchez say UK would be ‘welcome’ back in EU
Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the U.K. could rejoin the EU was met with a more muted response from Brussels itself.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2h
U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has acknowledged pro-Gaza Labour supporters’ calls for stronger action to defend Palestinians, saying: “You were right.” But critics fear politics are trumping diplomacy. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/labo...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3h
EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage will use a speech in a Brexit-backing Labour heartland to start the fightback after Andy Burnham reignited Britain’s EU debate.
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Farage spoils for a Brexit brawl with Burnham
Reform UK leader will attack the prime minister’s turn towards Europe in a major speech Thursday.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3h
A faster-than-expected inflation jump across the eurozone’s biggest economies raises the odds that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates again this year to bring price growth down to target.
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Eurozone inflation heats up faster than expected
Major eurozone economies see price growth above forecasts and at multi-year highs.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3h
A formal complaint says the European Commission is keeping data center energy and water use under wraps, breaching the public’s right to know. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3h
Multiple European law-enforcement agencies will stop using Oxygen Forensics, a digital surveillance company accused of concealing its Russian ownership, after POLITICO revealed its spying services had been sold to police forces across the continent.
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European police forces drop Russian software firm following POLITICO probe
Authorities in at least three countries are suspending their use of Oxygen Forensics after allegations emerged about the company’s secret Russian owners.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 4h
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen is surrounding herself with family and longtime loyalists as her party president, Jordan Bardella, faces a damaging new controversy. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/mari...
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🎣 The European Commission wanted the next EU budget to link fisheries funding to ocean conservation measures. EU governments have other plans. Read more on @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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EU countries push for weaker environmental safeguards in fishing sector funding rules
The move sets up a fight with the Commission over the treatment of fisheries in the EU budget.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 4h
Ministers must overcome skepticism from officials as they bid to share more data across Whitehall and help families hit by high bills, Energy Minister Polly Billington said.
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Whitehall slowing government efforts on energy bills, minister claims
“Culture change” is required across government, Polly Billington said.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 5h
Six people appointed by the EU institutions will start discussing tomorrow whether the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations should be banned as a European party and lose funding, according to an internal note seen by POLITICO.
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6 ’eminent persons’ to weigh ban on European far-right party
A one-time MEP candidate, experts affiliated to political think tanks, and former Commission heavyweights are tasked with advising whether to pull the plug on European political parties.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 5h
EXCLUSIVE: Candidate countries will be offered unprecedented “gradual integration” into the EU’s single market, according to a draft European Commission proposal. But the benefits could be taken away if non-members backslide on democracy, the plan says. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 7h
A drone infiltrated Moldovan airspace and exploded near a village this morning as Russia launched attacks across Ukraine, Moldova’s Defense Ministry has said.
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Drone crashes in Moldova as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight
A drone infiltrated Moldovan airspace and exploded near a village Wednesday morning as Russia launched attacks across Ukraine, Moldova's Defense Ministry said. "Against the backdrop of massive attacks launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the national integrated monitoring system reported an overflight of national airspace at 5:43 a.m.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 8h
EXCLUSIVE: The EU will open its vast economy to countries waiting to join its ranks, provided they agree to stand with the bloc against hostile states and industrial rivals.
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EU to offer single-market access to candidate countries
Economic benefits would be conditional and can be taken away if non-members backslide on democracy or share sensitive tech with unfriendly governments, the plan says.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
French far-right politician Jordan Bardella allegedly made antisemitic remarks in a private chat in 2013. But is this news enough to make a dent in Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign? 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇 🔗 pod.link/1244862657/e...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
The EU has shielded data centers from public scrutiny about how much energy they use, according to a formal complaint filed this week against the European Commission.
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EU accused of hiding environmental impact of data centers
A formal complaint says the European Commission is keeping data center energy and water use under wraps, breaching the public’s right to know.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
Unveiled in March, the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act aims to steer public spending toward European companies. Six months on, the difficulty of translating that ambition into workable law is becoming clear.
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5 battles that will decide EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ push
Europe wants to favor domestic industry. Defining what counts as European — and who should bear the cost — is much harder.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
One of the most stinging criticisms thrown at British PM Andy Burnham is that he is a people-pleaser who hates to pick a side. But on war in Gaza — one of the most contentious issues facing Labour — he has done just that.
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Labour picks a side on Gaza — and cheers the party faithful
Sanctions on Israeli settlements buoyed pro-Gaza Labour supporters at the party’s Liverpool conference. But critics fear politics are trumping diplomacy.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
EU governments are preparing for the upcoming proposal on the bloc's next long-term budget to include spending cuts of over €100 billion, four diplomats with knowledge of the discussions told POLITICO.
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Governments brace for €100B cut to EU budget proposal
The Irish presidency is expected to slash the European Commission’s near-€2 trillion proposal as capitals remain deeply divided over spending.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h
In Marine Le Pen’s political world, family has a habit of finding its way back to the center of power. That could now matter more than ever for her party president, Jordan Bardella.
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Family first: Le Pen clan tightens its grip as Bardella hits trouble
France’s far-right leader is surrounding herself with family and longtime loyalists as her party president faces a damaging new controversy.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h
British PM Andy Burnham has made clear that an attempt to rejoin the EU could be among the options his government considers as it eyes a fundamental shift in the country’s relationship with the bloc.
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UK’s Burnham says he’ll consider push to rejoin EU
The British prime minister said Labour ”could go all the way“ as it mulls what’s possible a decade on from the Brexit referendum.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h
Don't shy away from regulating food, alcohol and tobacco to tackle Europe's biggest threat, says the head of Austria's food and drugs agency. The Health Care team is back at the European Health Forum Gastein for this week's exclusive free newsletter. Dive in. 👇
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Time to get tough on food, booze and tobacco
Presented by EFPIA By CLAUDIA CHIAPPA with DOMINIC GIANNINI PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audio Want to receive this newsletter straight to your inbox? Sign up here to receive the …
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h
Fresh from uniting Labour behind “Burnhamism,” British PM Andy Burnham will spend today selling it to the public. There are plenty of skeptics to convince, especially on the pensions triple lock, Europe and electoral reform. London Playbook knows more 👇
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They stopped fighting, and they were one
Presented by Lloyds Banking Group By ANDREW MCDONALD with MEGAN MCELROY and SAM FRANCIS PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Politics at Sam and Anne’s podcast | Listen to Playb…
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h
Kosovo and North Macedonia will use Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to make the case that they deserve to be considered much closer to joining the EU. Her challenge: convincing them Brussels isn’t creating a second tier of candidates. More in Brussels Playbook 👇
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Western Balkan hopefuls press their case
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h
A 10 jours de la primaire sociale-démocrate, on réfléchit déjà dans les écuries au rassemblement derrière Glucksmann. A découvrir dans Playbook Paris, concocté par @ebertholomey.bsky.social 👇
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Glucks, calme et volupté
Le briefing politique essentiel du matin, par Élisa Bertholomey, Anthony Lattier et Sarah Paillou. Par ÉLISA BERTHOLOMEY Avec MATTHIEU VERRIER Envoyez vos infos | Abonnez-vous gratuitement | Voir d…
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 20h
The company managing the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris announced today that its CEO Patrick Branco Ruivo will step down, weeks after a decision to sideline female employees during the visit from a religious group sparked political backlash.
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Eiffel Tower director to step down after row over sidelined female staff
Women working for the Paris landmark were asked to step away during the visit of a Hindu religious delegation.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h
European energy officials highlighted handouts and tax cuts as the only viable ways to shield consumers from surging energy costs this winter — while hoping that U.S. President Donald Trump wouldn't add fuel to the fire by banning American diesel exports.
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Tax cuts, handouts and blind hope: Europe finds few tools to fight a coming energy crisis
European energy ministers gathered in Dublin had limited new ideas to protect against a winter of soaring power bills.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h
Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is betting his blunt style and socially radical agenda will convince first-time to propel him into a runoff duel against far-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/mele...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today that Moscow had proven it was not ready for “serious talks” after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized a surprise meeting with his German counterpart.
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Merz says Lavrov comments show Moscow not interested in serious negotiations
The chancellor’s remarks come days after a surprise meeting between Russia’s foreign minister and his German counterpart.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h
The new British prime minister’s address gave party members in Liverpool what so many complained that Andy Burnham’s predecessor Keir Starmer lacked: ambitious long-term vision, coursed through with politics.
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Burnham tried to plot the next seven years of UK politics in one speech
Four issues — Europe, electoral reform, social care and public sector pensions — towered over the rest in the UK leader’s first speech to conference.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23h
Greek opposition parties are pressing the government to clarify whether Donald Trump's ambassador threatened a minister to cajole him into line with U.S. energy policies.
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Greek opposition jabs ruling party over reported threats from Trump’s envoy
Kimberly Guilfoyle has caused a stir in Athens and Bucharest.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23h
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch today said some U.S. tech companies are using the ongoing artificial intelligence safety debate to hide their “negligence,” warning that increasingly autonomous systems require stronger controls.
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Mistral CEO accuses competitors of 'negligence'
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch on Tuesday said some U.S. tech companies are using the ongoing artificial intelligence safety debate to hide their "negligence," warning that increasingly autonomous systems require stronger controls. His comments come as French firm Mistral pitches itself as a European alternative to U.S.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23h
The U.K. faces threats against its energy infrastructure “all the time,” a government minister told the Labour Party annual conference.
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UK energy infrastructure under constant threat, minister warns
It is a “really scary world,” Michael Shanks told Labour’s annual conference.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23h
As Labour grandees discuss reversing Brexit, our polling results show 70% of U.K. voters would welcome tighter ties with the European Union. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/the-...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
U.K. PM Andy Burnham pledged to undertake the most ambitious review of Brexit since Britain left the EU. But for now at least, he’s keeping all his options open.
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Andy Burnham keeps his options open on Brexit
The U.K. prime minister said he would lay out different paths for the future EU relationship at a summit later this year.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
EU national governments want to weaken a European Commission proposal linking funding for the fishing industry to broader environmental objectives under the bloc’s next long-term budget.
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EU countries push for weaker environmental safeguards in fishing sector funding rules
The move sets up a fight with the Commission over the treatment of fisheries in the EU budget.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
The European Commission will continue to seek an international agreement on AI security, despite U.S. resistance, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen has said.
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EU to Trump: We will keep pushing for global AI safety rules
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said Washington’s opposition to global AI regulations won’t stop Brussels from moving forward on a new international safety system.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
Lawmakers are urging the Commission to block EU firms and banks from applying U.S. sanctions — namely on the ICC. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/bloc...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
EU national governments want to weaken a European Commission proposal linking funding for the fishing industry to broader environmental objectives under the bloc’s next long-term budget pro.politico.eu/bills/740629...
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EU countries push for weaker environmental safeguards in fishing sector funding rules
The move sets up a fight with the Commission over the treatment of fisheries in the EU budget.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
Antisemitic comments from National Rally President Jordan Bardella’s youth have come back to haunt the French far-right party — and hit Marine Le Pen’s campaign like a bombshell. Brussels Playbook Capitals has more👇 🔗 www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
The EU’s 2035 phaseout of tailpipe emissions was once a key part of the European Green Deal. But last year the Commission backtracked, agreeing to allow a small number of CO2-emitting engines beyond 2035. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/comm...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham today pledged to scrap the controversial pension triple lock by 2030, replacing it with a new mechanism that he says will fund his national care service.
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Burnham pledges to scrap pension triple lock from 2030 
Major think tank warns change won’t fund prime minister’s social care plans.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
Jordan Bardella was meant to be the young, telegenic face of France’s far-right National Rally’s effort to clean up a reputation once stained by antisemitism and xenophobia. Instead, the 31-year-old might have just become the party’s biggest liability.
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Le Pen faces fallout after Bardella accused of antisemitic remarks
The National Rally president vigorously denies the allegations, which is rattling Le Pen’s presidential campaign.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon believes that young voters and those with immigrant roots can propel him to the runoff, where he’d likely face off against Marine Le Pen. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/mele...
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
The U.K. should not follow the U.S. into a “binary” debate on climate policy, a government minister has warned.
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UK must avoid US-style climate debate, minister says
The U.S. has been “undermined” by climate rows, Katie White argued.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026
Scottish Labour’s new leader, Michael Marra, said he does not believe there is a “realistic prospect” of the U.K. rejoining the European Union because of “huge political instability” across the continent.
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Scottish Labour leader says UK rejoining EU ‘not a realistic prospect’
Michael Marra said that current political conditions in Europe mean the bloc is not in a position to consider a British return.
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