The most powerful people in EuropeWelcome to POLITICO’s annual ranking of the most influential people in Europe. In addition to the most powerful person on the Continent, the list is divided into three categories — doers, disrupters and dreamers — each representing a different type of power.
Government offices in EU can ban wearing of religious symbols, court rulesGovernment offices across the EU can ban employees from wearing religious symbols, such as Islamic headscarves, in the interest of neutrality, the EU’s top court has ruled, though it stressed that such restrictions must be applied equally to all employees and fit within the legal context of each member state.
Spain, Romania, Cyprus: These are the best and worst countries in Europe for digital nomadsTo rank countries’ digital nomad programmes, the site looked at taxation policies - including the length of tax-free periods - visa duration and minimum income requirements. It also considered internet speed, cost of living, global health score and tourism popularity in order to establish the overall best and worst destinations for digital nomads.
Rail route of the month: across eastern Germany to the Polish city of SzczecinOur slow travel expert rides a train through a region of lakes and forests which deserves to be far better known.
Why the EU is so worried about China's anti-espionage lawFor the past half year, high-ranking officials of the European Union have raised the alarm about China's anti-espionage law.
Biggest Climate Talks Ever Confront Global Chaos and Record HeatMore than 70,000 people are expected in Dubai for COP28, but what can they actually get done?
Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six monthsEurostar services from the Netherlands to London will be suspended for six months from June next year. Renovation work in Amsterdam means officials will be unable to process cross-Channel passengers until 2025.
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