Earlier this month, we revealed our annual #POLITICO28 list of the people we predict will be shaking and shaping Europe in the year ahead.
Explore the ranking: politi.co/4ptqnOt
Explore the ranking: politi.co/4ptqnOt
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Earlier this month, we revealed our annual #POLITICO28 list of the people we predict will be shaking and shaping Europe in the year ahead.
Explore the ranking: politi.co/4ptqnOt
Explore the ranking: politi.co/4ptqnOt
As rebukes go, it was gentle and carefully worded.
Nonetheless, Ursula von der Leyen didn’t pull any punches in her message to Donald Trump at the #POLITICO28 Class of 2026 Gala Dinner last night.
Brussels Playbook unpacks what she said 👇
Nonetheless, Ursula von der Leyen didn’t pull any punches in her message to Donald Trump at the #POLITICO28 Class of 2026 Gala Dinner last night.
Brussels Playbook unpacks what she said 👇
Europe and America collide at POLITICO 28
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December 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
As rebukes go, it was gentle and carefully worded.
Nonetheless, Ursula von der Leyen didn’t pull any punches in her message to Donald Trump at the #POLITICO28 Class of 2026 Gala Dinner last night.
Brussels Playbook unpacks what she said 👇
Nonetheless, Ursula von der Leyen didn’t pull any punches in her message to Donald Trump at the #POLITICO28 Class of 2026 Gala Dinner last night.
Brussels Playbook unpacks what she said 👇
"I really have big hopes for Russia," Yulia Navalnaya said in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala in Brussels.
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"I really have big hopes for Russia," Yulia Navalnaya said in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala in Brussels.
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"Innovation does not depend on just a tiny number of wealthy individuals paying zero tax," economist
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
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@gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Innovation does not depend on just a tiny number of wealthy individuals paying zero tax," economist
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
Read the full story 👉 politico.eu/article/bill...
Watch the full interview 👉 x.com/i/broadcasts...
@gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
Read the full story 👉 politico.eu/article/bill...
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"The U.S. is not doing better [than Europe]," economist @gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala tonight.
"These stories about the U.S. economy doing much better than the EU, by and large, are mistaken," he said.
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"These stories about the U.S. economy doing much better than the EU, by and large, are mistaken," he said.
📺 Watch the full interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"The U.S. is not doing better [than Europe]," economist @gabrielzucman.bsky.social told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala tonight.
"These stories about the U.S. economy doing much better than the EU, by and large, are mistaken," he said.
📺 Watch the full interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
"These stories about the U.S. economy doing much better than the EU, by and large, are mistaken," he said.
📺 Watch the full interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
“I think Europe's got real problems economically,” Trump’s man in Brussels, Andrew Puzder, told us at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
He points to Germany specifically: "[It] should be a powerhouse, but they're losing business to China."
🎥 Watch here: x.com/i/broadcasts...
He points to Germany specifically: "[It] should be a powerhouse, but they're losing business to China."
🎥 Watch here: x.com/i/broadcasts...
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“I think Europe's got real problems economically,” Trump’s man in Brussels, Andrew Puzder, told us at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
He points to Germany specifically: "[It] should be a powerhouse, but they're losing business to China."
🎥 Watch here: x.com/i/broadcasts...
He points to Germany specifically: "[It] should be a powerhouse, but they're losing business to China."
🎥 Watch here: x.com/i/broadcasts...
Gabriel Zucman, the “Billionaire Buster,” is honoured as one of Europe’s 28 most powerful political figures shaping 2026!
We’re happy to see our work recognised! 👏 #POLITICO28
We’re happy to see our work recognised! 👏 #POLITICO28
A minimum tax on the EU's richest individuals will not discourage innovators and start-up founders from investing in the bloc, prominent economist Gabriel Zucman argued at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
Billionaire tax won’t stop innovation in EU, insists economist Zucman
Critics of his controversial tax proposal warn about the risk of scaring off investors.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Gabriel Zucman, the “Billionaire Buster,” is honoured as one of Europe’s 28 most powerful political figures shaping 2026!
We’re happy to see our work recognised! 👏 #POLITICO28
We’re happy to see our work recognised! 👏 #POLITICO28
A minimum tax on the EU's richest individuals will not discourage innovators and start-up founders from investing in the bloc, prominent economist Gabriel Zucman argued at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
Billionaire tax won’t stop innovation in EU, insists economist Zucman
Critics of his controversial tax proposal warn about the risk of scaring off investors.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A minimum tax on the EU's richest individuals will not discourage innovators and start-up founders from investing in the bloc, prominent economist Gabriel Zucman argued at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
The Paris Agreement turns 10 tomorrow — but is the climate pact effective without the U.S.?
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu argues yes at our #POLITICO28 Gala: “The rest of the world is committed, so we are more than happy to count on everybody."
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@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu argues yes at our #POLITICO28 Gala: “The rest of the world is committed, so we are more than happy to count on everybody."
🎥 Watch the interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Paris Agreement turns 10 tomorrow — but is the climate pact effective without the U.S.?
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu argues yes at our #POLITICO28 Gala: “The rest of the world is committed, so we are more than happy to count on everybody."
🎥 Watch the interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu argues yes at our #POLITICO28 Gala: “The rest of the world is committed, so we are more than happy to count on everybody."
🎥 Watch the interview: x.com/i/broadcasts...
U.S. envoy to the EU, Andrew Puzder, has thoughts on Trump's National Security Strategy 👇
He argues the section on Europe was more “make Europe great again” than it was “let's desert Europe.”
🎥 Watch the interview from our #POLITICO28 Gala: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
He argues the section on Europe was more “make Europe great again” than it was “let's desert Europe.”
🎥 Watch the interview from our #POLITICO28 Gala: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
U.S. envoy to the EU, Andrew Puzder, has thoughts on Trump's National Security Strategy 👇
He argues the section on Europe was more “make Europe great again” than it was “let's desert Europe.”
🎥 Watch the interview from our #POLITICO28 Gala: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
He argues the section on Europe was more “make Europe great again” than it was “let's desert Europe.”
🎥 Watch the interview from our #POLITICO28 Gala: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
At our #POLITICO28 event, Trump's man in Brussels, Andrew Puzder, told POLITICO that the EU should steer away from being “the world’s regulator."
Instead, he argued, it should aim to become "the world's innovator."
Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Instead, he argued, it should aim to become "the world's innovator."
Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
At our #POLITICO28 event, Trump's man in Brussels, Andrew Puzder, told POLITICO that the EU should steer away from being “the world’s regulator."
Instead, he argued, it should aim to become "the world's innovator."
Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Instead, he argued, it should aim to become "the world's innovator."
Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
The EU was established by the Christian democrats and the Socialists to pursue peace and prosperity, but now we’re departing from those values and goals - says @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu #politico28 @politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The EU was established by the Christian democrats and the Socialists to pursue peace and prosperity, but now we’re departing from those values and goals - says @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu #politico28 @politico.eu
Ukraine must become a "steel porcupine" so it is "indigestible for any potential invader," @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
📽️ Watch the full conversation: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
📽️ Watch the full conversation: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Ukraine must become a "steel porcupine" so it is "indigestible for any potential invader," @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu told us in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
📽️ Watch the full conversation: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
📽️ Watch the full conversation: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
"Our relationship to the United States has changed," @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu told us at our #POLITICO28 Gala tonight when asked about Trump's recent comments that European leaders are "weak."
"Let's stand up for a unified Europe," she urged.
Watch the interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
"Let's stand up for a unified Europe," she urged.
Watch the interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Our relationship to the United States has changed," @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu told us at our #POLITICO28 Gala tonight when asked about Trump's recent comments that European leaders are "weak."
"Let's stand up for a unified Europe," she urged.
Watch the interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
"Let's stand up for a unified Europe," she urged.
Watch the interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Some EU countries want a second mega defense spending program, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
The bloc's loans-for-weapons plan is "so oversubscribed ... that some [member states] are calling for a second SAFE instrument."
📽️ Full interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
The bloc's loans-for-weapons plan is "so oversubscribed ... that some [member states] are calling for a second SAFE instrument."
📽️ Full interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Some EU countries want a second mega defense spending program, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu said at our #POLITICO28 Gala.
The bloc's loans-for-weapons plan is "so oversubscribed ... that some [member states] are calling for a second SAFE instrument."
📽️ Full interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
The bloc's loans-for-weapons plan is "so oversubscribed ... that some [member states] are calling for a second SAFE instrument."
📽️ Full interview: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
It’s (EU) voters to choose their leaders not the US (administration) - says @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #politico28 @politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s (EU) voters to choose their leaders not the US (administration) - says @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu #politico28 @politico.eu
This week, we unveiled our #POLITICO28 list of the most powerful people shaping Europe.
Tonight, we sit down with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, U.S. envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder, Commissioner @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu + more.
🎥 Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Tonight, we sit down with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, U.S. envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder, Commissioner @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu + more.
🎥 Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
POLITICO 28 — Class of 2026
Ranking the most influential people in Europe CLASS OF 2026 POLITICO 28: The most powerful people shaping European politics and policy in the year ahead. The most powerful person in Europe Donald T…
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December 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This week, we unveiled our #POLITICO28 list of the most powerful people shaping Europe.
Tonight, we sit down with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, U.S. envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder, Commissioner @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu + more.
🎥 Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Tonight, we sit down with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, U.S. envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder, Commissioner @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu + more.
🎥 Watch live: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Honoured to interview MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social - #1 of the "Ten to watch" in #POLITICO28 - about the European Democracy Shield.
While it acknowledges the systemic risk European democracy faces, the Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/a-shield-wit...
While it acknowledges the systemic risk European democracy faces, the Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/a-shield-wit...
A Shield Without a Sword
While it acknowledges the systemic risk Europe faces, the Democracy Shield falls short of addressing its root causes
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Honoured to interview MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social - #1 of the "Ten to watch" in #POLITICO28 - about the European Democracy Shield.
While it acknowledges the systemic risk European democracy faces, the Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/a-shield-wit...
While it acknowledges the systemic risk European democracy faces, the Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.
www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/a-shield-wit...
Ursula von der Leyen will join our #POLITICO28 Gala Dinner tonight for an interview that promises to deliver fresh insights into the future of the EU executive.
How will she respond to Trump's scathing portrayal of Europe?
More in Brussels Playbook 👇
How will she respond to Trump's scathing portrayal of Europe?
More in Brussels Playbook 👇
Von der Leyen squares up to Trump’s challenge
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December 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ursula von der Leyen will join our #POLITICO28 Gala Dinner tonight for an interview that promises to deliver fresh insights into the future of the EU executive.
How will she respond to Trump's scathing portrayal of Europe?
More in Brussels Playbook 👇
How will she respond to Trump's scathing portrayal of Europe?
More in Brussels Playbook 👇
See the full list of emerging power players here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
And explore the whole #POLITICO28 power ranking here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
And explore the whole #POLITICO28 power ranking here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
See the full list of emerging power players here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
And explore the whole #POLITICO28 power ranking here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
And explore the whole #POLITICO28 power ranking here: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Who are Europe’s emerging power players?
As part of this year’s #POLITICO28 ranking, we’re also spotlighting the 10 rising figures already challenging the order around them.
See who made our list of ones to watch 👇🧵
www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
As part of this year’s #POLITICO28 ranking, we’re also spotlighting the 10 rising figures already challenging the order around them.
See who made our list of ones to watch 👇🧵
www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Who are Europe’s emerging power players?
As part of this year’s #POLITICO28 ranking, we’re also spotlighting the 10 rising figures already challenging the order around them.
See who made our list of ones to watch 👇🧵
www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
As part of this year’s #POLITICO28 ranking, we’re also spotlighting the 10 rising figures already challenging the order around them.
See who made our list of ones to watch 👇🧵
www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
We are thrilled to see @gabrielzucman.bsky.social featured in @politico.eu's list of the 28 most powerful people shaping European politics and policy in the year ahead.
🔗 www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
#POLITICO28
🔗 www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
#POLITICO28
POLITICO 28 — Class of 2026
Ranking the most influential people in Europe CLASS OF 2026 POLITICO 28: The most powerful people shaping European politics and policy in the year ahead. The most powerful person in Europe Donald T…
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December 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We are thrilled to see @gabrielzucman.bsky.social featured in @politico.eu's list of the 28 most powerful people shaping European politics and policy in the year ahead.
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#POLITICO28
🔗 www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
#POLITICO28
While we traditionally limit our #POLITICO28 list to people in Europe, Donald Trump's influence was impossible to ignore.
It’s no coincidence the next two leaders on the ranking are at the forefront of the scramble to adapt to his thunderous impact: politi.co/4ptqnOt
It’s no coincidence the next two leaders on the ranking are at the forefront of the scramble to adapt to his thunderous impact: politi.co/4ptqnOt
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
While we traditionally limit our #POLITICO28 list to people in Europe, Donald Trump's influence was impossible to ignore.
It’s no coincidence the next two leaders on the ranking are at the forefront of the scramble to adapt to his thunderous impact: politi.co/4ptqnOt
It’s no coincidence the next two leaders on the ranking are at the forefront of the scramble to adapt to his thunderous impact: politi.co/4ptqnOt
Nr. 1 der „Ten to watch" der #POLITICO28 Class of 2026!
„Für die Tech-Konzerne in Europa und den USA wird es kaum möglich sein, sie zu übersehen", schreibt @Politico.
Darauf könnt ihr euch verlassen!
„Für die Tech-Konzerne in Europa und den USA wird es kaum möglich sein, sie zu übersehen", schreibt @Politico.
Darauf könnt ihr euch verlassen!
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Nr. 1 der „Ten to watch" der #POLITICO28 Class of 2026!
„Für die Tech-Konzerne in Europa und den USA wird es kaum möglich sein, sie zu übersehen", schreibt @Politico.
Darauf könnt ihr euch verlassen!
„Für die Tech-Konzerne in Europa und den USA wird es kaum möglich sein, sie zu übersehen", schreibt @Politico.
Darauf könnt ihr euch verlassen!
This year, Europe’s long-established power centers simply lost their grip on power.
Our annual #POLITICO28 ranking features the leaders who stepped up to the challenge or harnessed the moment.
See who made the list: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Our annual #POLITICO28 ranking features the leaders who stepped up to the challenge or harnessed the moment.
See who made the list: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
December 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This year, Europe’s long-established power centers simply lost their grip on power.
Our annual #POLITICO28 ranking features the leaders who stepped up to the challenge or harnessed the moment.
See who made the list: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...
Our annual #POLITICO28 ranking features the leaders who stepped up to the challenge or harnessed the moment.
See who made the list: www.politico.eu/politico-28-...