EU leaders won’t leave for Christmas until Ukraine funds agreed, says incoming Council presidency – POLITICO
The EU is working to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to underwrite a €210…
Queensland government announces hospital expansion plan pushed back to 2032
Queensland’s LNP government has revealed the 2,600 new hospital beds it has promised across the state will be…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Badenoch pokes fun at Starmer’s leadership rivals – POLITICO
State of secretaries: The Tory leader said Starmer “has lost control of his party” and Cabinet ministers were…
French PM scores big win as social security budget clears major hurdle – POLITICO
The vote was expected to come down to the wire, as many feared that the government had lost…
4 questions as France faces critical budget crunch – POLITICO
The PM back in October handed the Socialists a major concession to ensure his government’s survival when he…
Japan rebuffs EU plea to join Russian assets plan – POLITICO
“We will continue to work together to develop a wide range of financing options to support Ukraine, including…
Doggett calls it quits after Supreme Court sanctions new Texas map
Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett is retiring after all, bringing an end to a nearly 50-year political career. “I…
Use frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian peace deal – POLITICO
Russia’s frozen state assets in the EU are better suited as a bargaining chip to achieve peace in…
Porridge back on the menu as budget pressures grow
“Everyone’s having oatmeal, don’t get any ideas.” Two decades ago Peter Costello and two staffers sat down to…
Brexit Britain is flirting with the EU again — but Brussels is pretty busy – POLITICO
It emboldened Starmer and his lieutenants. Rachel Reeves, the U.K.’s chief finance minister, used her speech at the Labour Party conference…
Liz Truss gets her own YouTube show – POLITICO
“The Deep State tried to destroy me but now I’m back and excited to launch this show,” she…