Hedge funds think they can make a killing on Trump tariff refunds – POLITICO
Premium prices The refunds being traded average between $10-$25 million in face value, with those under $5 million…
After clashing with Trump and Israel, Sánchez casts Spain as moral model for EU – POLITICO
The prime minister argued Europe has the world’s best quality of life, the highest life expectancy, the greatest…
Serbia says explosive found near pipeline to Hungary, days before crucial election – POLITICO
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said “someone tried to blow up the TurkStream pipeline,” which conveys Russian natural…
Merz’s popularity sinks to new lows as German government support collapses – POLITICO
The dire favorability scores reflect dissatisfaction with a government increasingly defined by missteps and internal strain. Merz’s hardline…
France warns Israel against Lebanon ground offensive – POLITICO
Barrot praised Lebanon’s government for expelling the ambassador of Iran, calling the move “courageous” after Hezbollah — backed…
Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says – POLITICO
Those comments, too, were initially viewed as frivolous — but the laughter in Ottawa grew steadily more nervous,…
Britain looks to Frederiksen’s migration plan to neutralize Farage – POLITICO
A senior Home Office official, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive policy details, estimates the changes could extend to…
Italy calls for suspension of carbon price in major attack on EU climate policy – POLITICO
On top of that, Rome may have overestimated the effect the measure will have on household bills, the…
EU gets ready for Russian attacks on power grids after Ukraine’s winter of blackouts – POLITICO
“It’s not a huge amount of money,” said Latvia’s energy minister, Kaspars Melnis. “But it’s something. And it’s…
Rafah crossing partially reopens amid continued violence across Gaza – POLITICO
“The Rafah crossing has reopened for movement of people only,” Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories…
Starmer vows to take UK deeper into EU single market – POLITICO
Officials are also wary that the EU-U.K. relationship may come to resemble the worst aspects of the Swiss…
Trump’s Greenland speech leaves Europe worried (and confused) – POLITICO
Although that was the first time that Trump has explicitly ruled out a military intervention, his remarks didn’t…