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Fighter pilot Rumen Radev looks to break Bulgaria’s political deadlock
Radev is vowing to combat the country's oligarchs and mafia, but his Kremlin-aligned positions on Ukraine have sparked concern.

Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials
Clinical trials are essential in bringing new, improved treatment options to patients. They support our hospitals, bringing new infrastructure and skills, and anchor research in Europe.

Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now
Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.

Inside the Starmer foreign policy team trying to survive in Trump’s world
POLITICO spoke to 23 current and former U.K. government aides and politicians to map the network advising the British PM at a moment of crisis.