EU politics
Politico: Catalan Politician Carles Puigdemont freed after arrest in Italy
Ex-Catalan leader was arrested in Sardinia on Thursday. Read here
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EU politics
Politico – Barnier the Brexiteer? French candidate gets tough with EU on campaign trail
Yes, the EU political elite are Union zealots until there is more money to be made by being EU-skeptics. Read here
Corruption
Politico – No clear winner in Bulgarian election
Results plunge Balkan country into deeper uncertainty after a prior inconclusive vote in April. Read here Hristo Rusev/Getty Images
Corruption
Politico: Bulgaria sinks under wave of pre-election scandals
Ahead of elections on July 11, Bulgarians are confronted by alarming revelations of state capture. Read here
Corruption
Politico – Sebastian Kurz (and his mom) battle Austria’s judiciary
Attacks by chancellor and allies against corruption probe threaten rule of law, critics warn. However any attack on corruption is an attack on the EU political class. Read here
EU politics
Politico – Switzerland ends talks on EU partnership treaty
The EU has learnt nothing from Brexit. There are some Europeans who value democracy. Read here
Corruption
Politico: Brussels lobbying business picks up despite pandemic
More cash for laws and contracts in Brussels Read here
Climate Crisis
Politico: EU governments whipsawed by climate and coal lawsuits
Some EU governments are trying to escape an energy investment treaty that could see them sued for billions. Read here
Climate Crisis
Politico: French court condemns government for climate inaction
It’s the first time a court condemned the French state over its climate policy. Read here
Corruption
Politico: Mogherini’s College application prompts cries of cronyism
She is exceptionally well qualified to run a training ground for future EU officials teaching them to combat democracy, enforce neo-liberalism, and support corruption. That is what the EU is all about. Read here