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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h

Russia’s state nuclear giant Rosatom privately prepared to cut ties with a company building a Hungarian nuclear power plant after publicly saying the subcontractor’s work was proceeding as planned, according to internal documents seen by POLITICO. 🔗 vist.ly/5mfe8

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 10h

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tried to put out several fires at once today, pledging to address protesting high school students' concerns while also announcing the release of strategic fuel reserves to lower prices.

French PM tries to defuse anger over schools, fuel and agriculture in sweeping speech

With students protesting and fuel prices adding to pressure on households, Lecornu pledged new measures to address France’s mounting polycrisis.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 11h

EU parliamentarians are digging in on calls to revive an artificial intelligence liability law after receiving support from an unexpected ally: Open AI’s Sam Altman. 🔗 vist.ly/5mf7g

Man in a suit and text about AI liability framework.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 12h

EU capitals are quietly preparing for how to respond to a major hybrid attack that leaves several citizens dead, according to five diplomats and officials. That outcome looks increasingly likely, they warn. 🔗 vist.ly/5mevw

EU quietly braces for nightmare scenario of multiple-casualty hybrid attack

Diplomats are discussing emergency teams, EU funding and crisis communications, while some capitals warn Brussels risks duplicating NATO.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 12h

The European Parliament can’t review the secret ballot votes that blocked the far-right from key positions, its lawyers told a court in Luxembourg today.

Votes blocking far-right from key jobs are final, says EP

Patriots group takes Parliament to court, saying it was excluded from key posts.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 12h

The EU will only conduct further releases of oil and diesel reserves after the International Energy Agency has made it clear such a move would not be damaging to the bloc's energy security, three diplomats familiar with the matter told POLITICO.

EU countries will release fresh oil stocks only after top agency assessment

The agreement means EU countries will for now only release the barrels agreed in March.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 13h

The Left’s mayoral contender Elif Eralp has pledged to “strengthen the diverse Jewish life in Berlin and combat antisemitism.” But can she convince Jewish Berliners to trust her party? 🔗 vist.ly/5mej2

Illustration of a woman with a microphone, people in a café, and text asking about Berlin's Mamdani.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 13h

In tonight’s London Playbook PM: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Badenoch’s inheritance tax pledge delights Tories — but critics call it a tax cut for the rich. 🏠 Badenoch wants Reform voters to “come back home.” 🔎 Reform’s hidden donations probe found no wrongdoing. Dig in 👇 vist.ly/5meiz

London Playbook PM: The long weave home

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 14h

Internal documents show Russia’s state nuclear giant Rosatom privately prepared to cut ties with a company building a Hungarian nuclear power plant, despite publicly defending the Moscow-based company, Orgenergostroy. 🔗 vist.ly/5me6a

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 14h

Britain’s opposition Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has used her rare moment in the spotlight to promise “a fight coming in British politics; a fight that we have not seen in this country for more than half a century.”

5 takeaways from Kemi Badenoch’s fighty Tory conference speech

The Conservative leader aimed brickbats at Labour, Nigel Farage — and any attempt to “unite the right.” Now she just has to persuade some of the public to vote for her.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 14h

German lawmakers elected the first far-right state parliament speaker since the Nazi era, fueling speculation of possible collusion with the far right. For some, it’s an unsettling echo of Hitler’s rise to power. Brussels Playbook Capitals has more👇

Merz faces a firewall crisis

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 15h

EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman comments to POLITICO trigger an ‘I told you so’ moment for fans of liability laws in Europe. 🔗 vist.ly/5mdqy

Sam Altman speaking with quote about AI liability framework.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 15h

The German government has approved a draft law on digital violence today in a bid to tighten the rules on rape videos and pornographic deepfakes.

Germany moves to criminalize sexual deepfakes and rape videos

The federal justice minister, who authored the draft law, wants "perpetrators to no longer feel safe, but to expect to be identified and effectively prosecuted."

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16h

Romanian President Nicușor Dan faces demands from allies and adversaries alike to call a snap election if his latest attempt to end five months of political paralysis fails. 🔗 vist.ly/5md3b

Nicușor Dan standing near Romanian flag in parliament.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16h

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has published an internal investigation purporting to clear two senior aides who were caught in an undercover donations sting.

Reform probe clears Farage aides caught in donations sting

The Metropolitan Police is still investigating information broadcast by Channel 4.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16h

EXCLUSIVE: Britain hopes to strike a deal with the European Union to avoid British businesses being hit by new Made in Europe trade rules, the minister in charge of talks has said.

UK hopeful of deal with EU on Made in Europe

Britain believes its Brexit trade deal offers protection if Brussels’ new rules shut out U.K. businesses.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17h

The U.S. and Greece are launching a new counterterrorism information-sharing program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today during an official visit to the Greek capital.

US, Greece to jointly combat security threats, Rubio says

Rubio called Greece a “strong and model NATO ally” and a “source of stability in an unstable world.”

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17h

Elif Eralp has led the Left to victory in Berlin’s recent election. But concerns about antisemitism have emerged as a sticking point in coalition talks that could make her the German capital’s next mayor. 🔗 vist.ly/5mcst

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17h

The World Health Organization is looking into reports of a second pneumonia case linked to an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk, Siberia, after the Kremlin said there are no plague cases in the region following the death of a lab worker.

WHO seeks clarity on second pneumonia case in Russia amid plague fears

Donald Trump will speak with Vladimir Putin about the situation after the U.S. urged Russia to share more information following the death of a lab worker.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17h

France and Germany said that they will release diesel stocks that were already committed in March as part of the G7 pledge to tap stockpiles of oil products, leaving it uncertain as to whether any new barrels will be released in addition.

France and Germany say diesel promise to Trump won’t require new stock release

The comments suggest Europe’s commitment to release fuel wasn’t as generous as it sounded.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 19h

The U.K.’s Conservative Party hopes a rightward lurch in European politics will create allies in their push to ditch net-zero policies.

Tories eye Europe’s rightward shift as they plan bonfire of climate policies

Shadow Energy Secretary Andrew Bowie predicted changes of government in France and Spain, where populists are looking for gains.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 19h

Crunch negotiations between the European Commission and China are zeroing in on cars ahead of Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič’s trip to Beijing this week, four people with knowledge of the situation told us.

EU-China trade talks zero in on cars

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič heads to Beijing as Brussels pushes China to curb car exports and narrow its massive trade deficit.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 19h

Russian strikes have killed at least 12 people and injured over 40 across Ukraine today — the same day that Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrates his 74th birthday.

Russia hits Ukraine with wave of attacks on Putin’s birthday

The Ukrainian president described the latest attacks from Russia as “one of the vilest strikes.”

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 20h

EU capitals have been quietly preparing for how the bloc should respond if a major hybrid attack leaves several citizens dead. But some capitals warn Brussels risks duplicating NATO. We take you inside the talks 👇 🔗 vist.ly/5mcdx

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 20h

It’s Kemi Badenoch’s big day at the U.K. Conservative conference. But it’s not just the adoring party faithful she has to impress. It’s the donors too. 🎙️ On #PASAA, Anne McElvoy + @samcoatessky.bsky.social look at how the leader’s speech will land 👇

Is Kemi Badenoch abandoning the Red Wall?

Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Sir Keir Starmer? At the Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the prime minister – …

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

Russia’s hybrid attacks across Europe have ramped up in recent months. But EU governments are quietly preparing for something much worse — an attack that could result in mass casualties. 🎙️ @zoyashef.bsky.social + Ian Wishart unpack it on #BrusselsPlaybookPod 👇

Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

Russia’s state nuclear giant Rosatom privately prepared to cut ties with a company building a Hungarian nuclear power plant after publicly saying the subcontractor’s work was proceeding as planned, according to internal documents seen by POLITICO.

Russia’s Rosatom hid concerns over Hungarian nuclear project contractor

Internal documents show Rosatom had publicly defended Moscow-based Orgenergostroy.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

EU parliamentarians are digging in on calls to revive an artificial intelligence liability law after receiving support from an unexpected ally: Open AI’s Sam Altman.

The EU shelved AI liability rules. Sam Altman has revived the debate.

OpenAI’s CEO triggers ‘told you so’ moment for fans of liability laws in Europe.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

Negotiations over the EU’s proposed €409 billion Competitiveness Fund are splitting capitals and the European Parliament over whether countries outside the bloc should be allowed to tap its defense money — and on what terms.

Parliament and Council split on how non-EU countries get access to defense cash

There are deep divisions over whether, and on what terms, companies from non-EU countries could access the European Competitiveness Fund.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

Romanian President Nicușor Dan faces demands from allies and adversaries alike to call a snap election if his latest attempt to end five months of political paralysis fails.

‘Nobody wants a new Greece’: Calls grow for crisis election in Romania

Far-right leader George Simion tells POLITICO Romanian president Nicușor Dan will face a campaign to oust him if he keeps refusing a snap poll to end months of deadlock in Bucharest.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21h

The Left’s mayoral contender Elif Eralp has pledged to “strengthen the diverse Jewish life in Berlin and combat antisemitism.” But can she convince Jewish Berliners to trust her party?

Can ‘Berlin’s Mamdani’ convince Jewish Berliners to trust the Left?

Concerns about antisemitism have emerged as a sticking point in coalition talks that could make Elif Eralp Berlin’s next mayor.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h

EU capitals are quietly preparing for how to respond to a major hybrid attack that leaves several citizens dead, according to five diplomats and officials. That outcome looks increasingly likely, they warn.

EU quietly braces for nightmare scenario of multiple-casualty hybrid attack

Diplomats are discussing emergency teams, EU funding and crisis communications, while some capitals warn Brussels risks duplicating NATO.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h

Policymakers across the political spectrum are coalescing around a stronger approach to the EU's relationship with China — one that goes beyond trade measures.

EU toughens China stance ahead of Šefčovič’s Beijing visit

Policymakers in the European Parliament want the bloc to address more than the trade imbalance.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h

U.K. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will take the stage today to promote her “The Right Way” pamphlet. Her aim? To convince the casual viewers of the lunchtime news that they should sell shares in Reform UK and buy Kemi. More in London Playbook 👇

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h

EU capitals are quietly preparing for a major hybrid attack that kills several people — an outcome that looks increasingly likely. But the discussions have exposed divisions over how far the bloc should go on security. Brussels Playbook has more 👇

Europe braces for a deadly hybrid attack

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 22h

Suivi de la situation ou reprise en main? Macron a organisé une réunion sur la crise lycéenne hier soir à l’Elysée. A lire dans Playbook Paris, sous la plume de @ebertholomey.bsky.social.

Comment Le Pen mène en bas taux

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Latvia has moved to kick out a Russian journalist and noted online commentator who has been living in the country for more than a decade.

Latvia moves to expel Russian journalist who used to work for BBC

Leonid Ragozin made remarks widely interpreted as making excuses for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and hybrid attacks in Europe.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

The Greens in the European Parliament chose Terry Reintke and Nicu Ștefănuță as their new leadership team today, promising an energetic, campaign-focused push to revive a political group whose influence has diminished since its high-water mark in 2019.

Greens promise ‘campaign mode’ and continuity under new leaders

The Greens are pitching their new leadership as a reset ahead of 2029’s European elections.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

The EU risks descending into crisis if the bloc fails to revive its flatlining economy, Brussels’ top financial official warned after retiring from a four-decade career at the European Commission. 🔗 vist.ly/5ma3d

Portrait of a man with text above stating concern in the financial sector.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Spain’s Supreme Court lifted the national arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont today, clearing the way for the exiled Catalan separatist leader to return home after nearly nine years in Belgium.

Spain lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant after 9 years of exile

The Catalan separatist leader celebrated the ruling from Waterloo but stopped short of saying when he would return.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

A defeat for Pedro Sánchez in Spain’s snap election risks destabilizing the EU by putting the Socialists and Democrats on the back foot in Brussels and pushing them into a more confrontational stance. 🔗 vist.ly/5m9tq

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Shifting attitudes toward the far right, fallout from the Ceuta crisis and the U.S. president’s geopolitical maneuvers: POLITICO breaks down the main factors that will shape Spain’s Nov. 29 snap election. 🔗 vist.ly/5m9if

A large crowd of protesters with a woman in front holding a toy plane.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

In tonight’s London Playbook PM: 🌲 Kemi Badenoch says the Tories are “not out of the woods.” 🗳️ She’d rather face another election than strike a deal with Reform. 💷 And pledged to cut employer National Insurance for 21-24-year-olds. Dig in 👇

London Playbook PM: Kemi sums up conference

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

“Vile,” “horrible,” “betrayal,” “bastards.” For Britain’s Conservative aides and politicians gathering at their annual conference this week, the hatred of Nigel Farage’s rival right-wing party Reform UK is real.

Britain’s Tories really, really don’t want to team up with Farage. They might still have to.

The Reform UK leader is the butt of mockery and vitriol at the Conservatives’ annual gathering in Birmingham. That could make a coalition near-impossible.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Stagnant growth risks financial instability. But Europe shouldn’t sacrifice its lending safeguards to get the economy humming, Brussels’ top financial official John Berrigan told POLITICO. 🔗 vist.ly/5m97w

Man in suit with text: ‘I’m as worried as Mario Draghi,’ says retiring EU finance boss.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Ireland will create a new national savings system to spur tax-free investments in stocks and bonds, the government has announced today as the centerpiece of its next tax-cutting budget.

Ireland’s 2027 budget offers tax break to help people invest savings

The Irish are hoping to woo some of the €170 billion sitting in low-interest deposit accounts into riskier investments with higher returns.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

Ukraine “cannot agree” to an EU membership model that would permanently limit sales of certain food products to the bloc, the country's Agriculture Minister told POLITICO.

Ukraine says no to EU membership without access to selling grain

A permanent restriction on Kyiv’s market access would “run counter to the very logic” of full EU membership, Ukraine’s agriculture minister told POLITICO.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has defended police handling of student protests following incidents that left one schoolboy with a severed hand and another blind in one eye.

‘Accidents happen’: French PM defends police after teenagers injured in protests

Sébastien Lecornu vowed to offer a “political response” to French students’ concerns after being accused of reacting to protests with force alone.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 06/10/2026

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen offered her usual recipe for pulling the nation's economy from the brink of a debt crisis when she presented her platform today: Curbing immigration, cutting France’s EU contributions and slashing red tape.

France’s Le Pen unveils economic platform stuffed with cuts — but few new ideas

The far-right leader is trying to reassure markets worried about France’s dire fiscal outlook with her €140 billion savings plan, but this new plan looks a lot like her old plan.