Britain’s Conservatives are warming to Donald Trump 2.0

LONDON — They might not be wearing MAGA hats, but some of Britain’s most prominent Conservatives are flirting with Donald Trump again. A steady stream of Tory politicians — and even former prime ministers — have recently been heaping cautious praise on, or even endorsing, the controversial former U.S. president…

Rising energy prices, security of supply… and the green transition

The current geopolitical situation is having a great impact on the energy markets in Europe. How can the EU continue to drive its energy transition in this context? “Naturally, the biggest concerns in Europe right now are the high energy prices and security of supply. This, however, is not in…

Sun, sand and votes: Italy sweats over summer election campaign

Press play to listen to this article TUSCANY — Spending the whole of August at the coast is practically an Italian birth-right. But following the surprise collapse of Mario Draghi’s government in July, Italy is holding autumn elections for the first time in more than 100 years — leaving politicians with precious…