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World & Business

Trump's drug-pricing push could benefit China's biotech sector

POLITICO reports that drugmakers warn they will stop launching new medicines in Europe unless governments pay more.

1 Source, 20h ago, first seen 20h ago

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World & Business

Elections and political upheaval in the EU’s four biggest economies could stall budget talks

POLITICO reports EU leaders made no headway on the €2 trillion budget at their latest summit.

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World & Business

Does the EU's AI Act need an update for newer AI models?

POLITICO reports Microsoft President Brad Smith urged reconsideration, while EU officials say the law can handle AI agents.

2 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

World & Business

Slovakia plans to revive cooperation forum with Russia after five years

POLITICO says an unverified Russian note lists gas, oil, nuclear fuel and treatment of Russian athletes among meeting topics.

1 Source, 4d ago, first seen 4d ago

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Sports

Gianni Infantino reportedly apologizes for not telling FIFA Council earlier about World Cup sell-off plan

Sky Sports News reports European football leaders, including FA chair Debbie Hewitt, still want Infantino to resign.

3 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

World & Business

Macron and Merz's role in breaking the EU budget deadlock

POLITICO says political pressures limit both leaders' room to maneuver over the EU's next seven-year budget.

17 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

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World & Business

Marine Le Pen pledges to shrink EU if she wins France’s 2027 election

POLITICO reports she wants to turn the European Commission into a “secretariat” serving member countries.

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World & Business

EU member states blamed for delays in implementing methane regulation

DG ENER’s Tom Howes told POLITICO Europe some countries have yet to set up systems to certify and track emissions.

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World & Business

European Commission committed to a 2040 renewables target; separate nuclear goal still an option

POLITICO Europe quotes Tom Howes saying the renewables target does not rule out other measures, including French nuclear power.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

World & Business

Starlink speed limits reportedly disrupt Ukraine's military missions

Reuters reports Ukraine says Starlink speed limits disrupt military missions; Starlink terminals are vital for guiding longer-range drone strikes.

29 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military

World & Business

European Commission is reportedly set to review EU venture capital regulations in 2027

POLITICO Europe says the panelist stressed that the issue concerns the wider ecosystem, not just regulation.

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World & Business

Bruno Retailleau says France should seek a rebate on its EU budget contribution

POLITICO Europe reports the conservative presidential candidate made the remarks ahead of a European summit in Brussels in October 2026.

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World & Business

ECB staff question whether Lagarde's book plug breached her ethics standards

POLITICO Europe reports the question concerns her forthcoming book, which she promoted at an ECB press conference in September.

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World & Business

Franco-German deal on industry protections and engine rules expected within days of October 13, 2026

POLITICO reports EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné described a trade-off: stronger Industrial Accelerator Act protections for looser combustion engine rules.