Warning comes after Italy and France pushed to delay vote on landmark agreement with South American nations
Six authorities will be exempted from rules requiring tax rises of 5 per cent or more to be put to a local referendum
Pound weakens as figure strengthens case for BoE rate cut this week
Legislation commits to minimum troop numbers on the continent and continued assistance to Ukraine
Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals
Bundestag signs off record number of contracts, including a €21bn order for soldiers’ protective equipment
Proceeds from sale of football club frozen in a UK bank after Russian oligarch hit with sanctions
Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&A with the FT’s chief UK business columnist John Gapper on Thursday December 18 at 1pm GMT
Senior members of the German far-right visited Washington last week in an effort to cement relations with the GOP
Liberals were wrong to assume the two ideas are natural twins
Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen would have benefited from a positive ruling
Drop of 2.4% in year to October takes cost of average dwelling in UK capital to £547,299
Brussels confirms plans to extend CBAM to downstream products such as washing machines and garden tools
Also in this newsletter: Portuguese top court shields migrants’ citizenship rights
Italy’s enigmatic leader holds a casting vote this week on two crucial issues for the EU
Howls of protest over a modest penalty from the EU contrast with Europe’s silence over far bigger punishments levied on its banks by America
This forgotten residence, now opening in Vienna, is a light-filled testament to the architectural pioneer
Practices are tackling the capital’s dwindling stock of conveniences with new and refurbished facilities that are smart, welcoming and inclusive
Largest rightwing broadcaster in Poland intends to emulate Britain’s GB News
Government says investment will protect 500 jobs at a time when facilities across Europe are being shut down
Britain expected to return to Erasmus+ scheme in 2027 as part of reset of relations with the bloc
Fitch highlights liquidity risks for central securities depository if EU plan for a loan to Ukraine goes ahead
Brent crude falls to lowest level in almost five years
Governing body introduces ‘entry tier’ but supporters’ group describes move as ‘nothing more than an appeasement tactic’
French and German companies warned over disruption to their American market access
