Germany backs Selmayr for top Brussels job EU Affairs Minister Gunther Krichbaum told POLITICO the legendary backroom dealer is needed in "the right place."
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/germany-martin-sel

Imprisoned journalists in Belarus and Georgia win top EU human rights award Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli named as Sakharov Prize winners.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/sakharov-prize-imp

PMQs: Starmer tackles fears grooming gangs inquiry falling apart The prime minister was asked if the inquiry could be trusted after four victims quit the survivors' panel.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/pmqs-keir-starmer-

Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China The EU should learn from losing its solar panel industry to China and protect its share of green tech as it surges around the world.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/ursula-von-der-ley

EU urged to tighten anti-hate speech rules France, Austria and the Netherlands say funding should be stripped from groups that fail to uphold EU values.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/france-austria-net