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Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again
Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA.
UK to increase Hong Kong visa rights if China pushes security law
Six-month limit for UK visits to be revoked, work and study will be allowed and a pathway to citizenship will be added, British foreign secretary says
English Premier League football to resume June 17
Games will be played behind closed doors.
Nothing new under the recovery fund
But the scale of the proposal could be a game changer.
Police conclude Dominic Cummings’ castle trip possible ‘minor breach’
Police will not take further action against Boris Johnson aide over allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown rules.
What if Trump’s record on the pandemic is better than we think?
Trump defenders, here’s your chance: Tell us why this response to COVID-19 merits a second term.
Recovery fund: Everything depends on what happens next
If the European Commission pulls this off, momentum will build toward further integration.
US coronavirus death toll tops 100K as Trump pushes to reopen
The tragic milestone revives debate over the handling of the pandemic.
EU’s diplomatic service launches probe over China disinformation leak
MEP asks foreign policy chief to provide evidence for claims against EEAS staffer.
5 takeaways as Boris Johnson faced MP supergroup
British prime minister may not sign up to a repeat performance any time soon.
Anti-Semitic crimes up 13 percent in Germany
‘The biggest threat still comes from right-wing extremists,’ says Interior Minister Horst Seehofer.
How Israel and the Arab world are making peace without a peace deal
Turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
Delicious corona recipes from comedy Britain
What a time to be alive!
Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years
Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.
European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package
‘Today we face our very own defining moment,’ Ursula von der Leyen says.
Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy
The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons from coronavirus: Not all jobs are ‘bullshit’
But yours might be.
US Ambassador to Germany Grenell to join Trump campaign
He is expected to take a senior role on the 2020 team focused on fundraising and strategy.
First in, last out: Why Lombardy is still Italy’s coronavirus hotspot
Region faces growing anger and accusations it is mishandling the crisis.
Why Boris Johnson can’t let Cummings go
The British PM’s special adviser inspires greater loyalty among many key officials than Johnson does.
Germany extends social distancing rules until June 29
Regions can allow up to 10 people, or members of two households, to meet in public.
Commission presents EU recovery package: As it happened
The latest news, reaction and analysis as Ursula von der Leyen lays out budget blueprint to revive economy.
Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t stop in a pandemic
Q&A: Tim McCormick, Biogen’s head of MS for Europe, Canada and partner markets, on managing MS in times of crisis
Poll of Polls: One year after the European election
What if the European Parliament election was held today?
Disenchanted Belgians turn their backs on Wilmès
Public support for politicians is at historic lows as Belgium fails to ‘rally round the flag.’
Mogherini approved as College of Europe rector
Former EU policy chief’s candidacy had attracted criticism.
British public wants Dominic Cummings to resign, poll says
71 percent of Brits think Boris Johnson’s top aide broke lockdown rules.
UK minister resigns over Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip
Junior minister Douglas Ross said he could not tell constituents the adviser’s actions were justifiable.
Earning investors’ trust amid market uncertainty
Global survey results from investment management association CFA Institute
The unequal epidemic
In wealthy Western countries, COVID-19 is killing people of color at much higher rates.
Coronavirus: Local leaders in a global crisis
POLITICO talks to mayors across Europe as communities endure deaths, lockdowns and job losses.
Driving blind: Cummings comes full circle
The architect of Brexit has become an unelected bureaucrat who refuses to give up control.
Dominic Cummings is sorry (not sorry)
Boris Johnson’s top aide says he disagrees with those who believe he broke UK lockdown rules.
Europe’s elite skewered for lockdown double standards
UK government aide Dominic Cummings is not the only one feeling the heat for alleged lockdown indiscretions.
Furious backlash after Boris Johnson defends aide’s lockdown journey
Tory MPs say they have received a wave of anger from constituents over Dominic Cummings’ actions.
How Merkel caved to Macron
Redistribution will not cure Europe’s ailments.
Walking the Wall: A lockdown tour of Berlin boundaries
One form of social distancing reveals another.
Boris Johnson bets big on top aide Cummings
UK prime minister says Dominic Cummings ‘acted responsibly’ despite alleged lockdown breaches.
Austrian president apologizes after breaking coronavirus curfew
Alexander Van der Bellen and his wife were found by police at a restaurant after cutoff time.
Johnson’s backing for aide risks lockdown credibility, say Tory MPs
Some British Conservatives call for Dominic Cummings to resign over apparent breaches of lockdown rules.
Report: US ambassador to Germany to step down
Richard Grenell will not return from Washington after an interim job as head of US intelligence.
How Russia’s coronavirus crisis got so bad
Mistrust, a disorganized response and a president who thought his spring would be a coronation. What could possibly go wrong?
Boris Johnson defends top adviser over lockdown journey
Labour Party has demanded an ‘urgent inquiry’ into Dominic Cummings’ 400-kilometer trip.
‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund
The EU’s so-called frugal four — Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden — are pushing for a “loans for loans” approach for the bloc’s coronavirus recovery fund, …
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Police investigated Dominic Cummings about lockdown breach: report
Boris Johnson’s chief adviser accused of traveling from London to Durham despite having COVID-19 symptoms.
Europeans ‘regret’ US plan to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty
Pushing back against Washington, 10 countries say pact ‘remains functional and useful.’
France sets date for second round of local elections
‘After weighing the pros and cons, we think that democratic life too should resume,’ says PM.