Zbigniew Ziobro is wanted in Poland over the alleged misuse of public funds and the deployment of Pegasus spyware against political opponents.
Morocco's olive oil exports to Spain saw a dramatic 9,979% increase between early 2025 and early 2026, rising from 103 tonnes to over 10,000 tonnes. This surge, driven by a strong Moroccan harvest and preferential EU trade terms, reversed the trade balance, with Spain now importing more than it exports to Morocco. Despite the jump, Moroccan oil still represents a small fraction of Spain's total imports and domestic production.
POLITICO's London Playbook features interviews with key figures ahead of anticipated PM Andy Burnham's rise, following Nigel Farage's surprise resignation as an MP for Clacton. Kemi Badenoch, Kanishka Narayan, Lucy Powell, Danny Kruger, and Darren Jones are among those interviewed.
Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch stated that Nigel Farage is "cracking under pressure" following his decision to trigger a by-election in his Clacton seat. Badenoch criticized Farage's move as a "gimmick" and a "waste of taxpayers' money," questioning his ability to handle scrutiny.
The ECB has instructed 110 major European banks to develop action plans by October 31 to address cybersecurity threats from advanced AI systems. The European Systemic Risk Board also warned of 'severe' systemic cyber risks from frontier AI models, noting their potential to amplify cyberattacks and create strategic dependencies.
A British maritime agency reported strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within an hour on Tuesday. One tanker sustained minor structural damage from a drone, while another was hit by an unidentified projectile. A third ship reported being hit earlier in the day. Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker and held Iran responsible.
MCC Brussels is exploring funding options after its parent organization, Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation in Hungary, was ordered to close by July 31. The Hungarian government's action impacts MCC Brussels' financial future, with communications head John O'Brien calling the situation "Kafkaesque."
