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Who is winning the Romanian election?

Who is winning the Romanian election?

Surveys show the centrist Bucharest mayor catching up with hard-right populist George Simion ahead of Sunday’s vote. But is this poll surge too late, or even real?

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Romania must reclaim prize energy assets from foreign investors, presidential favorite says

Romania must reclaim prize energy assets from foreign investors, presidential favorite says

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Romania's Simion wants a broad coalition. Good luck with that.

Romania’s Simion wants a broad coalition. Good luck with that.

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Is Germany's powerful finance minister in over his head?

Is Germany’s powerful finance minister in over his head?

Greenland dangles rare earths partnership with EU as Trump looms

How to watch Portugal’s election like a pro

European leaders want to turn screws on Putin after delayed Turkey talks

Romania’s finances quake before historic vote

Nigel Farage will haunt Keir Starmer’s big Brexit summit

Surprise defense spending pledge splits German coalition

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Ukrainian man charged with arson after fire at Keir Starmer’s house

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British general named navy chief despite reported cover-ups of Afghan record

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Legendary Dutch architect has no regrets about Russia projects

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Dengue and chikungunya risk becoming endemic in Europe as mosquitoes head north

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Trump says ‘nothing’ will happen on Ukraine till he meets Putin

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TikTok breached digital advertising rules, European Commission says

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Can Zelenskyy convince Trump that Putin is stringing him along?

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Can Zelenskyy convince Trump that Putin is stringing him along?

Put on a tie and get off your laptop, EU's top tech officials told

Put on a tie and get off your laptop, EU’s top tech officials told

EU won’t accept UK-style tariff deal with Trump, ministers say

EU won’t accept UK-style tariff deal with Trump, ministers say

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Editors’ picks

Politics by WhatsApp? Even 'Pfizergate' won't end that.

Politics by WhatsApp? Even ‘Pfizergate’ won’t end that.

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Replacing US military support in Europe would cost $1T

Replacing US military support in Europe would cost $1T

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Romanian wild card George Simion sets Brussels' nerves on edge

Romanian wild card George Simion sets Brussels’ nerves on edge

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Hungary and Slovakia can quit Russian energy, report finds

Hungary and Slovakia can quit Russian energy, report finds

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EU asylum agency bosses favored 'friendly circle' for promotions, watchdog finds

EU asylum agency bosses favored ‘friendly circle’ for promotions, watchdog finds

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Commission floats digital levy to repay post-Covid debt

Commission floats digital levy to repay post-Covid debt

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US gets back to EU on trade war ― hinting at Trump's willingness to find a deal

US gets back to EU on trade war ― hinting at Trump’s willingness to find a deal

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Keir Starmer faces friendly fire

Keir Starmer faces friendly fire

The crown slips: How queen Ursula failed her transparency test

The crown slips: How queen Ursula failed her transparency test

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‘Gloves off’: A former Trump trade official on his China fight

‘Gloves off’: A former Trump trade official on his China fight

Why the next pope may be a 'break' from the past

Why the next pope may be a ‘break’ from the past

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France

Bruno Retailleau: From medieval role player to French presidential hopeful

Bruno Retailleau: From medieval role player to French presidential hopeful

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French PM digs in heels during hearing on child abuse scandal

French PM digs in heels during hearing on child abuse scandal

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Macron: EU readying new Russia sanctions 'in coming days'

Macron: EU readying new Russia sanctions ‘in coming days’

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The Continent

Orbán’s Fidesz party proposes Russia-style crackdown on Hungary’s civil society

Orbán’s Fidesz party proposes Russia-style crackdown on Hungary’s civil society

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EU should open door to US on defense despite Trump, says Lithuanian minister

EU should open door to US on defense despite Trump, says Lithuanian minister

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HIV patients in Ukraine face treatment 'apocalypse' as US funds in limbo

HIV patients in Ukraine face treatment ‘apocalypse’ as US funds in limbo

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Tusk's man in pole position for the Polish presidency

Tusk’s man in pole position for the Polish presidency

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Britain

Global trade rules must evolve to tackle persistent imbalances, says Bank of England boss

Global trade rules must evolve to tackle persistent imbalances, says Bank of England boss

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Here's the climate toll of Britain's new Heathrow runway

Here’s the climate toll of Britain’s new Heathrow runway

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UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets

UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets

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Washington

Trump 'weakened' the West as Russian threat rises, warns former NATO boss

Trump ‘weakened’ the West as Russian threat rises, warns former NATO boss

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Top human rights group challenges FIFA over Trump and 2026 World Cup

Top human rights group challenges FIFA over Trump and 2026 World Cup

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US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trump’s return

US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trump’s return

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Brussels

EU announces top lawyer's departure on same day as 'Pfizergate' ruling

EU announces top lawyer’s departure on same day as ‘Pfizergate’ ruling

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Pfizergate: Will we ever see von der Leyen's texts? ― and other burning questions

Pfizergate: Will we ever see von der Leyen’s texts? ― and other burning questions

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Is the 'Pfizergate' ruling the moment von der Leyen finally gets held to account?

Is the ‘Pfizergate’ ruling the moment von der Leyen finally gets held to account?

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'Pfizergate' verdict: EU Commission wrong to block access to von der Leyen’s secret texts

‘Pfizergate’ verdict: EU Commission wrong to block access to von der Leyen’s secret texts

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Germany

Berlin bans secessionist 'Kingdom of Germany'

Berlin bans secessionist ‘Kingdom of Germany’

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Merz to Trump: Give us 'zero' tariffs

Merz to Trump: Give us ‘zero’ tariffs

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Germany's Merz thinks US-UK trade deal is 'good way forward'

Germany’s Merz thinks US-UK trade deal is ‘good way forward’

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Opinion

Big Pharma is using tariffs to hold Europe to ransom

OPINION

Big Pharma is using tariffs to hold Europe to ransom

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Bayrou’s government is one step away from collapse

Commentary

Bayrou’s government is one step away from collapse

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Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel

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Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel

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Fast-tracking Ukraine's EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine

Opinion

Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine

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