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“This is not a spontaneous defense of democracy. It’s political theater,” he said, stressing that Agrofert is not receiving any subsidies until the trust is in effect. “You invented the conflict of interest because you’re incapable of beating me.” Lawmakers from Babiš’s ANO party have rallied behind him, rejecting assessments of unresolved conflicts of interest. In a joint statement to POLITICO, MEPs Ondřej Knotek and Klára Dostálová said the prime minister had taken steps “well beyond what is required by Czech and European law.” He has relinquished ownership and control of Agrofert permanently, they said, and would not benefit from…
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, with President Christine Lagarde saying policymakers are “in a good place” despite inflation falling below target, stressing that the ECB “cannot be hostage to one data point” as it sticks to a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting approach. Bulgaria becomes 21st euro area member The meeting opened with a symbolic gesture as the ECB welcomed Bulgaria to the euro area, effective 1 January 2026. Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, joined the ECB’s Governing Council with voting rights, marking the culmination of Bulgaria’s long path toward monetary union. Lagarde praised the…
Two EU diplomats, granted anonymity to speak candidly about the delicate talks, confirmed to POLITICO that Bonne visited the Russian capital Tuesday to lay the groundwork for Putin and Macron to resume speaking with each other. The leaders have not spoken directly since shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. One of the diplomats said Bonne met with top Putin aide Yury Ushakov, who is part of Russia’s delegation in ongoing peace talks with Ukraine brokered by the United States. French officials declined to confirm or deny Bonne’s visit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov did the same Thursday at…
National security exceptions The ISC has specified that papers which are national security related should be sent to them unredacted, and the government should provide an explanation as to exactly why pieces of information are prejudicial. “We believe the motion is clear that those papers which the government is required to provide to the ISC must be disclosed, unredacted, to the ISC,” the committee said in a letter to the PM and cabinet secretary. “The government may not decline to disclose any in scope material altogether” Kevan Jones, chair of the committee, told the BBC that the panel would put…
“If the lease deal, sometime in the future, ever falls apart, or anyone threatens or endangers U.S. operations and forces at our Base, I retain the right to Militarily secure and reinforce the American presence in Diego Garcia,” the president added. To the ire of British officials, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the Conservatives’ Kemi Badenoch had lobbied Trump to oppose the deal, which will cost Britain around £3.4 billion over the initial 99-year lease. But official diplomatic channels have won the debate, and Starmer will take Trump’s backing as a modicum of sweet relief during a dire moment…
Published on 05/02/2026 – 18:39 GMT+1 The European Union needs “to make the Savings and Investments Union a reality”, European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño said in a letter to European Council President António Costa. In the letter, as seen by Euronews, Calviño outlines the priorities for the banking institution ahead of the informal European Council that will take place on 12 February in Belgium. Among other priorities, the letter highlights the need to accelerate the Savings and Investment Union strategy, a package of legislative proposals that would redirect a small share of European savings toward investment in European…
“Ils devraient en parler, mais au lieu de cela, les dirigeants nationaux viennent ici et transforment la campagne en un débat national, axé sur ce qui les préoccupe à Madrid plutôt que sur les véritables préoccupations de l’Aragon”, dénonce-t-il. Tomás Guitarte pointe que le logement est une préoccupation majeure pour les électeurs. Se décrivant comme un parti transversal, Aragón Existe se présente comme un partenaire de coalition potentiel pour le PP, qui a peu de chances d’obtenir une majorité absolue. Cependant, Vox est susceptible d’être le seul partenaire viable du PP et celui qui devrait réaliser les gains les plus…
European nations need to provide budgetary support for a special international court to prosecute those responsible for crimes of aggression in Ukraine, Council of Europe chief Alain Berset told Euronews, as US-led talks on a peace settlement continue. Berset’s Strasbourg-based institution signed an agreement with Ukraine establishing the Special Tribunal last June, to ensure top Kremlin officials, including President Vladimir Putin, are one day tried for their unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “When you have aggression, there is accountability. When you have destruction and suffering, there is accountability,” Berset told Euronews’ 12 Minutes With. “Now we are preparing, but we…
Around 200 people were evacuated on Wednesday, while waist deep water covered Alcácer do Sal’s main avenue after the Sado River overflowed, despite sandbags outside shops. Civil Protection confirmed one man in his 60s died near Serpa after his car was swept away in floodwater. Since Sunday, emergency teams have handled more than 3,300 incidents, from floods to fallen trees and landslides. The alert level remains at its highest, with 3,000 soldiers and 42 boats deployed. Officials warn conditions could worsen again this weekend, with another storm system already forming.