Media
Preparing for a Covid-style crisis
An energy shock that once felt distant is starting to look very real as the war in Iran spirals … and the EU is considering a Covid-style …
Hungary’s unfair election: Why Viktor Orbán is so hard to beat
Kidnapping of US journalist in Iraq linked to Iranian militants
Israel to halt arms purchases from France
Eurovision to host Asian version of song contest in Bangkok
She spoke out about Gaza. The US turned her life upside down.
Tensions surge in final stretch of Hungarian election
Jonathan Greenberger named POLITICO global editor-in-chief
POLITICO announced today that Jonathan Greenberger has been named Global Editor-in-Chief, effective May 1. In this role, Greenberger will oversee all aspects of POLITICO’s global newsroom. Greenberger succeeds John Harris, …
Iran threatens US campuses in Middle East
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it may retaliate for recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on two Iranian universities.
Russia mapping US assets to help Iran, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian leader said satellite images provided to Tehran include photos of the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which was attacked last week.
Austria to ban social media for under-14s
Government plans national proposal by June, saying an EU-wide effort will take longer.
Social media trials usher in Big Tech’s latest moment of reckoning
Tech giants boast massive wealth and a track record of weathering attacks in Congress and the courts, but two jury verdicts could shift their fortunes.
Global energy crisis threatens Ukraine’s war effort
Soaring fuel costs are piling new pressure on Kyiv as it waits for the EU to deliver on a €90 billion loan.
Russia sharing intelligence with Iran to help ‘kill Americans,’ says EU’s top diplomat
Kaja Kallas says Washington should not ease up pressure on Moscow.
MEPs block tech firms from scanning for child sexual abuse material
The vote followed weeks of clashes, as national governments pushed the European Parliament to drop its privacy objections to the rules.
Meta, YouTube found liable for social media addiction in landmark US trial
The verdict is a breakthrough for kids’ online safety advocates after years of fighting tech.
Commissioners pile pressure on Parliament to pass child sexual abuse bill
Scanning tech platforms for child abuse material will become illegal in Europe early next month unless lawmakers pass Hail Mary fix on Thursday.
Apple launches age verification for UK iPhone users
Apple users can verify their age by providing credit cards or scanning their ID.
TikTok, X say they’re ‘neutral’ on a social media ban for teens
Laissez-faire response from tech giants comes as UK trials different kinds of curbs on social media.
Meta hit with $375M verdict in New Mexico child safety case
The verdict marks a win for state regulators targeting tech platforms over harms to young users, as Meta vows to appeal.
Call between POLITICO journalist and EU official was intercepted and published online
“Our internal reviews have found no evidence that any devices, networks or systems have been compromised,” POLITICO says in email to staff.
Referendum defeat brings Italy’s Meloni crashing down to earth
The opposition senses the high-flying prime minister can now be beaten in an election expected next year.
Eurovision for trees reaches its zenith. Will Poland win again?
A contest set up to raise environmental awareness is scrambling to contain nationalist passions.
Why transnational governance education matters now
A world defined by systemic risk and strategic competition demands a new approach to leadership development.
Tusk says no ‘surprise’ Hungary leaks to Moscow from EU summits
“We’ve had our suspicions about that for a long time,” Tusk said after Washington Post report on Hungarian foreign minister.
Tehran strikes near Israeli nuclear center as Trump threatens Iran power plants
Iran said the attack was retaliation for Israeli strikes on an Iranian nuclear site.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warned in reply that any strike on its energy plants would prompt retaliatory attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure facilities.
Iran unsuccessfully targeted Diego Garcia base, UK confirms
Range of the Iranian missile means European capitals are within reach, but Britain says there “is no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the U.K.”
Federal judge reverses Pentagon press restrictions
The New York Times won a lawsuit arguing that Secretary Pete Hegseth’s policies violated the Constitution.
US pauses sanctions on some of Iran’s oil as gas prices surge
Washington will allow the sale of Iranian shipments already in transit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.