US, EU and UK co-ordinate measures to punish president’s administration over his ‘illegitimate’ reinauguration
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Bucharest could mirror Spain’s recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules
Programme offering exiled Poles and their descendants residency is under review amid immigration security fears
Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildings
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats
Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place
Italy’s most successful premiers on the EU stage tend to be technocrats not professional politicians
Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks
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Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in Damascus
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlines
Rob Bauer calls on banks, pension funds and rating agencies to change outdated policies in face of rising threats
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at risk
The contrasting cases of Germany and the UK are revealing about policy trade-offs
Washington, Brussels and London should tighten the screws on the Caracas regime
People of Transnistria forced to chop wood to heat homes after gas transit deal via Ukraine expires
A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UK
German rearmament is crucial to shoring up Europe’s defences