“To exclude South Africa means sidelining an important African voice and a regional economic and political powerhouse,” Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul…
Category: Markets
Natural gas prices surge as violence in Middle East flares again
Traders fear that they’re going to need to permanently price in instability in the Strait of Hormuz as shortages loom and…
EU bets fossil fuel lobby is crying wolf over supply shock warnings
Oil and gas firms say EU methane rules will force them to stop exporting to Europe. The Commission thinks they’re bluffing….
EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure
Commission exempts smart glasses like Meta’s from batteries regulation, clearing a major hurdle to European expansion. …
Winners and losers of European liberals’ big bash
As the dust settles after the congress of Europe’s third-largest political family, POLITICO takes a look at the successes and failures….
EU extends Ukraine-style trade relief to Armenia
The package would open the bloc’s market to roughly 80 percent of Armenian exports. …
Europe invents the future. Now let’s scale it.
Europe has the talent, capital, and institutions to build world-leading companies — but it must now create conditions for more of…
Kemi Badenoch tries out her Andy Burnham attack lines
The Tory leader — and her rivals in Nigel Farage’s Reform UK — are still working out the best way to…
Europe’s industrial wake-up call
Europe’s climate ambitions must integrate with industrial competitiveness. The upcoming EU ETS reform should support decarbonization while ensuring affordable energy, investment…
Wes Streeting: I have the numbers to challenge Keir Starmer — but I want him to go quietly
Britain’s leadership underdog told POLITICO he is absolutely confident he has the 80 MPs he needs to run for Britain’s next…