The cause of populism does not lie with European institutions and policies, but rather in the inability of governments and the business community to adopt policies that promote innovation and strengthen the social fabric in order to help the most vulnerable

“Ukraine’s resistance? True patriotism. The economy? We’re on the right track. A federal Europe? I disagree with Draghi. The AfD? There’s no need for restrictions. Anti-Semitism? We’re absolutely clear on this.” No alliance with those who vote against Kyiv? “I’m not prepared to do the opposite of what I’ve done so far.” The head of government speaks

Canadian officials are discussing the broadest possible ties, right up to the limit of EU membership, which is legally impossible. All options are on the table: rewriting the CETA agreement, negotiating a new treaty or creating new forms of cooperation. But it will take more than a couple of speeches in Strasbourg to build the pact

The draft Affordable Housing Act proposes local restrictions on lettings and property sales to tackle housing stress. However, the primary issue that requires attention is the shortage of supply.

Four prime ministers in the UK, five in France, two German chancellors and three Austrian chancellors. From Mark Rutte to Donald Tusk, a round-up of the European leaders who have succeeded one another whilst the prime minister’s coalition breaks the record for longevity in Italy

“We must respond more swiftly to Putin’s ‘reckless’ behaviour,” says the EU, expressing solidarity with Germany. The Italian visa issued to a suspect in the failed attack in Leipzig and the European sanctions