Power Play

Power Play is POLITICO's latest weekly podcast that connects the Atlantic, hosted by esteemed British journalist Anne McElvoy. This show dives deep into the thoughts of influential figures, helping listeners grasp the decisions they encounter. Each episode includes guests who are leaders in government, business, civil society, and beyond. Alongside them, POLITICO's skilled journalists provide insightful analysis, ensuring that listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical topics discussed and their broader impact.

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Orbán vs von der Leyen: Budapest Pride takes center stage in Europe’s culture war

1 day ago | politico.eu | Max Griera |Csongor Körömi

BUDAPEST — A who’s who of European politicians is descending on Budapest in a battle of wills with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seeking to defy his government’s ban on Saturday’s Pride parade. After weeks of silence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finally backed the celebrations in a video statement on Wednesday. “I call on the Hungarian authorities to allow the Budapest Pride to go ahead,” she said.
Von der Leyen will survive a no-confidence vote, but it won’t be painless

2 days ago | politico.eu | Max Griera

BRUSSELS — A potentially imminent vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is almost certain to fail, but would at the same time compound her embarrassment over the Pfizergate scandal.
Restaurant review: Kline

2 days ago | politico.eu | Max Griera

Vlaamseseteenweg 162, 1000, BrusselsWhat’s good? Don’t be put off by the simple lettuce leaf seasoned with linseed oil you’ll be offered as a starter. The hip restaurant’s trendy plate-sharing concept takes you on a journey through fresh ingredients, cooked and presented in simple, deconstructed ways — what chefs Katrien, Dom and Nico describe as brutalist gastronomy. If you like tasting many flavors in one evening, combine at least three dishes per person from the menu.
EU Parliament to stop Belgium ‘tarnishing’ MEPs’ reputations

2 days ago | politico.eu | Max Griera

BRUSSELS ― The European Parliament is to take steps to shield lawmakers from being named by Belgian police publicly during criminal investigations following criticism their reputations are being dragged through the mud for no reason.
Pressure piles on Brussels to act against face scanning at Budapest Pride

2 days ago | politico.eu | Pieter Haeck

BRUSSELS — Rights groups are pleading with the European Commission to intervene against Hungary’s potential use of facial recognition technology to identify attendees of the banned Pride this weekend in Budapest.
Words, wars and wheezes

2 days ago | politico.eu | Ben Munster

POLITICO’s must-read briefing on what’s driving the day in Brussels, by Sarah Wheaton and Nicholas Vinocur.
Von der Leyen can’t go far with the far right

2 days ago | politico.eu | Max Griera

BRUSSELS — With the Socialists and liberals threatening to block European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda, an obvious question looms: Can’t she simply govern with the European Parliament’s right-wing majority? Last week, the centrist coalition she has been relying on to pass legislation appeared close to breaking point due to frustration over the efforts of von der Leyen’s center-right European People’s Party to water down the EU’s green plans.
Rebels with a cause

3 days ago | politico.eu | Stefan Boscia

Presented by Goldman Sachs By STEFAN BOSCIA with BETHANY DAWSON PRESENTED BY Good Wednesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia, writing my last ever edition of Playbook. A massive thank you to all our readers for a fun and fulfilling 18 months in one of Westminster’s best jobs.
Socialists rebel against Commission’s plan to slash social spending in EU budget

3 days ago | politico.eu | Gregorio Sorgi |Max Griera

BRUSSELS ― The Socialists are not just rebelling against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's attempts to water down the EU's green agenda — they are also out to stop her cutting budget funds for training young people and the unemployed. Von der Leyen, from the center-right European People's Party (EPP), needs the Socialists as part of a centrist coalition to pass legislation through the European Parliament.
Disarray at European Commission as greenwashing flip-flop triggers doubts about its grip

3 days ago | politico.eu | Max Griera |Marianne Gros

BRUSSELS ― A farcical few days at the European Commission has raised questions about the communications effectiveness of President Ursula von der Leyen, with contradictory press statements, evidence of infighting and accusations that she bowed to external pressure all contributing to the sense of an institution in disarray.