Vatican backtracks after pope’s Ukraine ‘white flag’ blunder
Russia's war on Ukraine is "unjust" and must end, says Holy See's top diplomat. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/vatican-backtracks-pope-call-ukraine-surrender-white-flag-comment-russia-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
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France sees no deal on EU spending rules without more room for green, security investment
'That's a no,' says French Finance Minister Le Maire as race continues to get agreement at meeting this week. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-sees-no-deal-on-spending-rules-unless-more-room-for-green-security-investment/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Iranian Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Mohammadi given award for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/iranian-narges-mohammadi-wins-2023-nobel-peace-prize/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Alleged attack on German far-right leader raises questions
'There is no evidence that Mr. Chrupalla was approached or attacked,' German police said. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/alleged-attack-german-far-right-leader-tino-chrupalla-questions/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Illegal drugs loom over Luxembourg’s election
Citizens fume as narcotics wave crashes into the Grand Duchy. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/drugs-luxembourg-election-xavier-bettel/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
UK says ‘retain and explain’ statues of slave traders
New guidance for U.K. museums suggests resisting political campaigns to remove controversial statues. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-culture-secretary-lucy-frazer-retain-explain-statues-slave-traders/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Giuliani: ‘I have never had an alcohol problem’
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani vehemently denied having a drinking problem Wednesday, following the Times report. #press
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/04/rudy-giuliani-drinking-00119923?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
A plan with a lot of baggage! MEPs push for airlines to stop charging for carry-on bags
Lawmakers argue it's unfair for airlines to charge travelers for carry-on luggage when it's an expected part of travel. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/baggage-meps-push-airlines-stop-charging-carry-on-bags/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Brussels officially starts probe into Chinese electric vehicles
European Commission investigation follows pressure from the French government. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-officially-starts-probe-into-chinese-electric-vehicles/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
EU readies payout to Hungary to avoid Ukraine aid blockade
The deal could see Hungary receive around €13 billion in EU funds but it's likely to be opposed in the European Parliament. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-payout-hungary-avoid-ukraine-aid-blockade/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Scientists who paved way for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines win Nobel prize
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were awarded the Nobel prize in medicine for modifying mRNA to be accepted into the body. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/nobel-prize-covid-19-mrna-vaccines-winners-katalin-kariko-drew-weissman-medicine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
EU’s Borrell confident that US will continue backing Ukraine
Foreign ministers in Kyiv react to Washington dropping support package for Ukraine. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-top-diplomat-borrell-confident-us-continue-backing-ukraine-kyiv/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Rupert Murdoch to step down as chair of Fox and News Corp, hand reins to son
“I am truly proud of what we have achieved,” Murdoch wrote. #press
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/21/rupert-murdoch-fox-news-00117329?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Tory row erupts as Rishi Sunak eyes rollback of key green plans
'We're not going to save the planet by bankrupting the British people,' British Home Secretary Suella Braverman says. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-conservative-party-row-rishi-sunak-rollback-green-policies/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Belgium’s eternal asylum crisis
Refugee activists worry about the winter as Belgian government plows ahead with policy that court tried to halt. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-asylum-crisis-nicole-de-moor/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
With Timmermans out, we can do deals on farm reforms, says EPP chief
'We’re the farmers' party and we’re proud of that,' says Manfred Weber. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/epp-leader-manfred-weber-frans-timmermans-farm-reforms-green-deal/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Liz Truss: I didn’t crash the economy
Ex-British leader says her economic ideas just weren't 'fashionable on the London dinner party circuit. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/liz-truss-i-didnt-crash-economy-uk/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Keir Starmer: UK needs to ‘wean itself off’ China
'We need to be absolutely clear about the security of the UK,' Labour leader says in interview with POLITICO’s new Power Play podcast. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/starmer-labour-uk-needs-to-wean-off-china-biden-obama-trump-power-play-podcast/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
EU lifts ban on Ukrainian grain imports
Commission fends off lobbying effort led by Poland to keep import ban in force. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-lifts-ban-on-ukrainian-grain-imports/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop
Macron: French ambassador held hostage in Niger
The ambassador is eating army rations, Macron said. #press
https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-french-ambassador-niger-taken-hostage/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop