Reform UK has announced that it would scrap indefinite leave to remain within 100 days of government — but what impact will this have? And is Nigel Farage trying to force the hand of other parties on immigration policy? 🎧 Find out on Politics at Sam and Anne’s:

The United States is trying to prevent Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian flag carrier Belavia from opening the floodgate for crucial aviation spare parts to reach Russia's airlines.

Europe’s climate refugees: The Greek communities wiped off the map.

OPINION: The UK rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump last week, with the pomp and circumstance only a thousand-year monarchy can provide. But therein lies the trap. Flattery is a strategy for managing meetings — not for shaping policy.

In a bid to slash red tape, the European Commission wants to eliminate one of its peskiest laws: a 2009 tech rule that plastered the online world with pop-ups requesting consent to cookies.

EU countries are racing to secure a deal on the bloc’s next seven-year budget before French presidential elections in April 2027, which they fear could hand power to the far right.

The global adult industry has evolved alongside the internet, growing to hundreds of millions of users and even outflanking TikTok and Amazon, according to some studies. Regulators, initially slow to address the industry’s unique challenges, have recently come of age.

Giorgia Meloni’s allies are taking a victory lap as French politics takes on an increasingly Italian flavor.

There are 720 members of the European Parliament. But there’s 17 lawmakers in particular you should keep your eye on.

Today, Brussels Playbook is at the UN General Assembly in New York. All eyes are on Emmanuel Macron as he prepares to recognize Palestine — and Trump's administration officials aren’t hiding their displeasure. Here's what to expect 👇

UK ministers approved Gatwick’s new runway last night. But right-wing politician Nigel Farage is playing the Labour Party-pooper with an eye-catching policy — which is hard to implement and deeply controversial, obvs. Read more in the London Playbook 👇 ow.ly/koVL50WZZ3E

Aujourd’hui à l’ONU, Macron part en reconnaissance (de la Palestine), mais il est loin d’être seul. Playbook Paris vous explique tout, sous la plume de @ebertholomey.bsky.social.

C'est l'heure de votre shot dominical d'actu politique ! Au menu de Dimanchissime : — A Arras, Attal se tourne vers 2027 — Zucman, Bernard Arnault n’en est pas fan — Avant la reconnaissance de la Palestine, la bataille des drapeaux

👉 Here's Sunday Crunch, kicking off the week in British politics. Today's digest includes: - The UK has formally recognized the state of Palestine - Lib Dem leader Ed Davey welcomed the decision Read more 👇

🚨 BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK will recognize a Palestinian state. Full story: www.politico.eu/article/uk-r...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for “strong sanctions” against Moscow as he heads to New York this week where he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen isn’t thinking about running in Germany’s 2027 presidential election, the German politician said in a newspaper interview published today.

🎨This week’s news, as seen through the eyes of the world’s political cartoonists👇

The British government is considering funding a new wave of loans to Ukraine with billions of pounds of Russian state assets frozen in the UK.

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to pull off a grand diplomatic coup on Monday by collecting several Western countries together to recognize a Palestinian state, but he’s a long way from delivering a genuine breakthrough in Gaza.

An anti-immigration protest in The Hague turned violent today, with protesters clashing with police and authorities using tear gas and water cannons to disperse them.

Here’s our POLITICO Confidential newsletter with some of our best stories of the week. Have a read 👇

Sinn Féin will not seek Ireland’s presidency and instead will throw its weight behind an independent socialist candidate already in the race, the Irish republican party announced today.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, targeting regions across the country, Ukrainian officials said today.

The G7 is seeking to move from “incremental” to “decisive” actions to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said.

A cyberattack disrupted operations at several major European airports today, including Brussels Airport and London’s Heathrow, causing flight delays and cancellations.

A new tech partnership signed by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer will “absolutely not” prevent the U.K. from legislating on artificial intelligence, the country’s Trade Secretary Peter Kyle told POLITICO.

🎨This week’s news, as seen through the eyes of the world’s political cartoonists👇

Instead of imposing permanent pedestrianizations, authorities in Stockholm are backing pop-up schemes to make streets temporarily car-free.

Estonia is calling on its Western allies to show unity in the face of growing aggression, the Baltic nation’s foreign minister said Friday after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace.

Estonia is calling on its Western allies to show unity in the face of growing aggression, the Baltic nation’s foreign minister said today after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace.

In today's Berlin Bulletin: - Chancellor Merz edges closer to a firm stance on Israel and the war in Gaza - Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project - Far-right AfD party strengthens foothold in west of the country

The assisted death bill cleared another vital hurdle, as Lords pushed the legislation through at second reading following an eleventh-hour deal between Labour peers. London Playbook has more 👇

Investigations into hundreds of bitterly disputed killings from Northern Ireland’s conflict could be reopened under a wide-ranging agreement published today by the British and Irish governments.

🚨 BREAKING: Three Russian fighter jets flew into Estonian airspace today in a serious escalation on NATO’s eastern border. Read the developing story: ow.ly/rBwh50WZpov

The French prime minister’s office hinted today that a revamped, optional military service is on the way.

At this year’s #POLITICOPub at Labour Party Conference, we’ll be speaking to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. For exclusive access to this interview (and for a full day of discussions/refreshments/games) sign up here: ow.ly/9oWC50WZhYB

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will unveil today the latest tranche of sanctions against Russia, asking member countries to sign off on new restrictions on oil tankers and financial institutions.

A split is emerging in French politics over whether to celebrate over France’s impending recognition of Palestinian statehood by flying Palestinian flags in front of city halls across the country.

The European Commission will start talks with the UK and Canada to access the bloc's €150 billion Security Action for Europe loans-for-arms program following unanimous backing for the idea by member countries on Wednesday.

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson — in the race to be Labour’s deputy leader — joins us live in the #POLITICOPub at the Labour Party Conference. Come for the pints. Stay for the big political conversations. Apply now for access in-person or online: ow.ly/qGlC50WYKSB

Populist right-winger Andrej Babiš is the hot favorite to win the Czech general election next month, but don't bet on him becoming PM just yet. President Petr Pavel has a wild-card constitutional option of not appointing Babiš even if je wins the vote. www.politico.eu/article/czec...

Pope Leo said he had turned down a proposal to create an AI version of himself, warning that such technology could seriously risk human identity.

🍂 The leaves are browning, and so are Europe's green rules Read @politico.eu's guide to the EU's season of red tape bonfires: www.politico.eu/article/ursu...

During the UN General Assembly next week, a growing number of nations are bucking the Trump administration to recognize a Palestinian state. But the move highlights the limited options available to countries that want to break with Washington on Israel.

Andrej Babiš, leader of the right-wing populist ANO party that is on track to win the Czech election, said he has no plans to lift a ban on Russian media sanctioned by the EU.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Israel’s military offensive in Gaza is destroying the country’s credibility.

This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton speaks to former European Commission VP Věra Jourová who looks back on a decade in the Berlaymont. Plus: Putin’s drone incursions over Poland and Romania — cheap plywood craft with costly consequences. 🎧 Listen:

Just this week, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made a fresh effort to remove migrants arriving from the English Channel with the Government’s one-in-one-out agreement with France. So on our Westminster Insider podcast, host Sascha O’Sullivan finds out why it’s so hard — and who's really in control:

To coincide with Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, a show on “TV channel” GBNews hosted by former MP Jacob Rees-Mogg asked the question: “Should Donald Trump become Britain’s next prime minister?” In today’s Declassified humor column, we’re asking the same thing 👇