Finbarr Bermingham

Senior adviser to French leader said to have travelled to Beijing to lay groundwork for 2025 trip as Europeans push for China to sway Russia

The Hungarian prime minister must walk a fine ‘economically neutral' line between East and West Finbarr Bermingham in Brussels

The Hungarian prime minister must walk a fine ‘economically neutral’ line between East and West.

For the first time, seven individuals and entities have been added to the bloc’s ‘fully fledged listings’ over support for Moscow’s war effort.

Allegations include ‘recommender systems’ being open to manipulation and influencers not making clear they were paid to promote candidate.

Allegations include ‘recommender systems' being open to manipulation and influencers not making clear they were paid to promote candidate

A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.

A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc's 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line

‘Everyone talks about unity, but actually everybody is out to get the best deal for themselves and to avoid the absolute worst’: diplomat.

‘Everyone talks about unity, but actually everybody is out to get the best deal for themselves and to avoid the absolute worst': diplomat