Also in this newsletter: Brussels assesses EU rule of law and sends a delegation to Libya
Complaints made against Swiss bank over losses on foreign exchange derivatives in wake of US tariff announcements
Brussels explores options including frontloading G7 loans to ease fiscal strains in Kyiv
Brussels reworks plans to protect direct income for farmers in new budget after pressure from industry
High number of checks highlights new European efforts to squeeze Russian exports
Under-40s put off weddings, home purchases and even divorce to save money
The capital’s summer season is packed with all-day music fests. They can be more miss than hit — but here are three that get it right on all fronts
Centerview and Evercore are among those trying to end dominance of Lazard and Rothschild
Rotterdam has started reserving space for Nato supply ships and planning military exercises
New tensions with the UAE, France, Russia and Israel have jolted authoritarian regime
In Maria Reva’s road-trip novel, mail-order brides serve an unlikely purpose, and Russia’s war blows apart the divide between fact and fiction
US sanctions against Russia have led to hundreds of entities becoming legally paralysed
Pentagon had held up critical weaponry over fears that American stockpiles were running low
Xu Zewei suspected of links to Beijing-backed group accused by Washington of stealing Covid-19 vaccine secrets
UK aides play down likelihood of sealing a ‘one in, one out’ returns deal during French leader’s UK visit
Using Moscow’s immobilised holdings in Belgium to bolster Ukraine’s economy and defence is both legal and necessary
Books by Brendan Cooper and Bijan Omrani explore two forces that once fuelled the country’s global power and now leave it pining for the past
Move to replace Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington expected to come alongside major wartime cabinet reshuffle
Roman Starovoyt’s death came amid ongoing corruption probe into defensive fortifications in Kursk
Reported explosion on Greek-owned vessel at Baltic port is sixth to hit ships this year
There is an opportunity for the continent as investors look to diversify away from the US dollar, but seizing it will be difficult
Markets fall as investigation into CHP head ?zgür ?zel over comments about president unnerves investors
The EU in particular has failed to stick to a strategy
Also in this newsletter: Why von der Leyen will win the parliament battle but risks losing the war
Bloc pushes Beijing to make further cuts to emissions
