Europe’s future depends on whether it can embrace hard power, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
“We are, in fact, a normative alternative to imperialism and autocracy in the world,” Merz said. “We have…
UK-China reset vital for world peace, Xi tells Starmer – POLITICO
But in remarks at the start of their meeting in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, both men…
5 China experts on how Starmer should play his trip – POLITICO
Britain should “listen to the Chinese leadership and try and understand more about how [Chinese President] Xi Jinping…
Foreign-born population falls by 1.5 million amid Trump policies. California economy under threat
California’s population stalled in 2024-25 and growth across the country slowed amid widespread immigration raids in the first…
Starmer finally goes to China — and tries not to trigger Trump – POLITICO
These are likely to include joint work on medical, health and life sciences, cooperation on climate science, and…
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era – POLITICO
Merz urged European nations to move swiftly to boost their defense spending and economic competitiveness in order to…
Vanderbilt University to establish full-time academic campus in San Francisco
Vanderbilt University today announced plans to establish an academic campus in San Francisco beginning in 2027, subject to…
The winners and losers – POLITICO
China China has been expanding exports to Latin America, particularly Brazil, during the decades when the EU was…
Kosovo heads to polls hoping to break political deadlock – POLITICO
But if the country fails to form a government again, Kosovo risks losing access to the bloc’s €6…
Government-funded Whakatōhea Mussels losses widen to $17.4m, firm seeks extra $15m
The company also disclosed it was being prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council over untreated wastewater…
Britain’s new female MI6 chief wants to do things differently – POLITICO
The reasons may well lie in the aftermath of a bruising argument within Whitehall about how to handle the…
EU closes deal to slash green rules in major win for von der Leyen’s deregulation drive – POLITICO
The new law, the first of many so-called omnibus simplification bills, will massively reduce the scope of corporate sustainability disclosure…