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…
Badenoch leaves Starmer stumped on post-budget turbulence – POLITICO
Got your number: Badenoch, you won’t be surprised to read, was unsatisfied, arguing Starmer “doesn’t want to answer…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
EU allies turn screws on Belgium over its tax income from Russia’s frozen assets – POLITICO
Five diplomats from different European countries, however, complained that Belgium appears to have a secondary agenda in holding…
'Benefits Street' and 'Grinch' comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves' divisive Budget – The Journal
‘Benefits Street’ and ‘Grinch’ comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves’ divisive Budget The JournalBudget 2025: The same old Labour?…
Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’ – The Journal
Government spending ‘like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’ The JournalShare of corporation tax set aside by Govt…