Russia wanted to cow Ukraine allies with railway drone attack, says top EU diplomat
Prominent Western security officials were on a nearby train.
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EU to propose KIDS Act on social media safety
The proposal will propose a new enforcement structure similar to existing laws'.
Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence push
"The initiative is first and foremost about strengthening European security," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
OpenAI backs binding UK AI legislation
OpenAI's top lobbyist in Europe said Prime Minister Andy Burnham should use the current "political window" to legislate for AI safety.
Left edges ahead in Swedish election thriller
With most results in, the opposition left bloc leads by just three seats over an alliance that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.
EU fails to agree Russia sanctions rollover with one day to spare
Ambassadors need to reach a deal on Monday or sanctions will expire.
Carney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Trump trade war strains Canada’s ties with US
“We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths,” the Canadian prime minister told reporters in Toronto.
Why Reform’s donation will change British politics
Will a record breaking £72 million change the face of British politics? After receiving two of the biggest political donations in history – £36m each from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the political fallout – are the donations legal, will the government legislate to stop them and […]
The EU’s plan for ‘weaponized’ migration
When Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives her big State of the European Union speech on Wednesday, the topic of migration is likely to feature heavily. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur discuss the EU executive’s proposed new tool to counter “weaponized” migration — like we saw in Ceuta this summer. Plus, […]
Italy eyes nuclear power comeback by 2035
Senate approval of Italy's atomic bill is expected within days.
Merz zwischen Arktis und CDU-Abgrund
Mitten im schwersten Sturm seiner bisherigen Kanzlerschaft sucht Friedrich Merz Abstand am Polarkreis. Während der Kanzler beim Arktis-Gipfel in Finnland über die EU-Strategie in der dortigen Region spricht, wackelt zu Hause die Koalition. Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen zeigt einen sichtlich angeschlagenen Regierungschef, dessen Rückhalt dramatisch schwindet. Rixa Fürsen und Hans von der Burchard sprechen […]
Les lois physiques du réseau électrique ignorent la politique
La transition énergétique ne peut reposer sur les seuls décideurs politiques. La gestion des systèmes électriques requiert une ingénierie solide, des réseaux unifiés et une véritable accessibilité financière.
‘Slowing things down’: Trade wars hit global electrification shift
Tariffs on everything from EVs to grid components could slow the energy transition.
Trump cuts Ireland’s whiskey tariff as a parting gift
The president said Ireland’s distillers would no longer face tariffs as a thank-you gesture for his hosting of the Irish Open golf tournament.
AI leaders want a slower pace car. Australia is still building the track.
If you’ve been forwarded this newsletter, you can sign up for free here. ESSENTIALS — Labor looks for border control in the wrong numbers — Albanese turns Hanson’s housing attack into a fight over nastiness — Australia’s AI plan has a 30-data center loophole — David Shoebridge interview DRIVING THE DAY ARE WE FINALLY GETTING MIGRATION […]
Sweden election forecast says vote too close to call
A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.
Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right
Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is heading for a comeback as prime minister in charge of a left-wing coalition, exit polling suggests.
Suspected Russian spy behind drone attack in Leipzig
A Belarusian citizen and a Russian national linked to the country's military intelligence services have been identified as the main suspects in the August drone attack.
The ideas shaping von der Leyen’s pitch to Carney
From defense to critical raw materials, a new wave of EU-Canada agreements is on the horizon.
How to write a State of the Union speech
Big promises, special guests and social media influencers have become a routine part of the EU's most high-profile address.