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Kait Bolongaro

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Managing Editor, Europe at MLex Award-winning reporter PhD far-right politics Ex Bloomberg, Politico Europe, DW ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bolongaro@mlex.com

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Senior Tax Correspondent Senior Tax Correspondent Do you have great reporting skills? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced newsroom? About Us: Law360ยฎ provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics leg...

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply here:

relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Law360/job/B...

#hiring #journojobs #media

07.11.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What weโ€™re looking for:

5+ years of professional reporting experience
Excellent writing, research, and judgment skills
Curiosity about tax regulation and EU policy
Fluency in English and another European language

07.11.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What youโ€™ll do:

Report on tax law and policy developments across Europe
Write sharp, engaging analysis and features for a global legal audience
Build a strong network of sources among regulators, lawyers, and policymakers
Work closely with editors and colleagues in a truly international newsroom

07.11.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Law360 is looking for a Senior Reporter to work as part of our MLex Europe newsroom in Brussels to cover tax regulation across Europe. This role is perfect for a journalist who thrives on clarity, precision and the challenge of making technical policy stories sing.

07.11.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™re hiring a Senior Tax Correspondent for @law360.bsky.social in Brussels.

Do you love breaking stories, connecting dots across jurisdictions, and explaining how complex regulation shapes global business?

07.11.2025 12:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mainstreaming the populist radical right? Brussels-based media coverage of the 2022 French presidential elections | Intellect In debates on the โ€˜mainstreamingโ€™ of populist radical right parties (PRRPs), the mediaโ€™s role is central. This article explores how PRRPs are covered by Brussels-based media focused on EU politics who...

The article is available here๐Ÿ‘‡

intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...

#media #politics #populism #France #farright #right #EUpolitics

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Iโ€™m grateful to the International Journal of Media & Cultural Politics for helping bring this project to life and to @benmoffitt.bsky.social for his valuable advice. ๐Ÿ™

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These outlets speak to an EU-focused audience and play a critical role in setting the political agenda across Europe. Sometimes their coverage can help mainstream controversial figures, while other times it keeps them from entering the political mainstream.

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My new article with @benjamindecleen.bsky.social looks at coverage from @politico.eu, @euronews.com and @euractiv.com of Marine Le Pen and ร‰ric Zemmour during the last presidential election in #France in 2022.

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๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting milestone โ€” my first academic publication from my PhD research ๐ŸŽ‰

How do news outlets decide which political voices get taken seriously and which are kept at the fringes? And how does that shape our democracy? ๐ŸŒ

12.08.2025 12:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Weekend read ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

Five ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ countries are fighting the @ec.europa.eu 's plan to row back its #law on SEPs that will impact 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth & more.

But can a deal be saved before summer?

@inbarpreiss.bsky.social takes a look

๐Ÿ”— www.mlex.com/mlex/intelle...

#patent #SEPs #innovation #tech #EU

12.04.2025 06:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บโ€™s standard-essential #patent regulation was headed for the scrapheap.

But Germany, Italy, Spain & others won't let it go without a fight. Will the @ec.europa.eu blink?

Read @inbarpreiss.bsky.social story ๐Ÿ‘‡ ($)

www.mlex.com/mlex/article...

#IP #SEPs #policy #EU

09.04.2025 06:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just in time for the #weekend:

MLex dives into #Adolescence, the @netflix.com show tackling online radicalization.

It's got #Europeโ€™s politicians + regulators taking notice.

Read the ๐Ÿ”“ story ๐Ÿ‘‰ lnkd.in/dh4Y4hHt

#OnlineSafety #Tech #Policy #ChildSafety #WeekendReads

05.04.2025 08:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Scoop ๐Ÿšจ

The @ec.europa.eu updated ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ countries on its plans to implement the #AIAct, such as rules for general-purpose #AI and the requirements for high-risk AI systems.

@lucabertuzzi.bsky.social has more for MLex readers ๐Ÿ‘‡

mlex.com/mlex/artific...

#news #tech #policy #EU

28.03.2025 08:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#ICYMI:

Scrapping the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง dedicated regulator risks losing focus #payments, a senior official told MLex.

But consolidation could also bring opportunities โ€” if competition + #innovation are priorities.

Read Phoebe Seers' story here ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.mlex.com/mlex/financi...

#finance #fintech #crypto #tech

27.03.2025 06:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ producers are pushing to add certain ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ goods to the retaliatory tariff list amid rising #trade tensions, @joannasopinska.bsky.social reports.

What's clear is that the battle over #tariffs is heating up

Read the MLex story ๐Ÿ‘‰

www.mlex.com/mlex/trade/a...

#EU #US #news #TradeWars

26.03.2025 16:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ #scoop ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ #customs union overhaul is falling further behind schedule, with final talks unlikely before late 2025

EU countries remain deadlocked over #governance, technical procedures + e-commerce rules

@oscarpandiello.bsky.social has more ๐Ÿ‘‰

mlex.com/mlex/trade/a...

#trade #news #business

24.03.2025 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Editor Editor - MLex Are you looking for an exciting editorial role? Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on goals? Farringdon, London- 2 days in the office ( We reserve the right to have candida...

Sounds like you'd be the right fit?

Apply here ๐Ÿ‘‰ relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/LexisNexisLe...

The best part? Some of your new ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง colleagues:
@coylester10.bsky.social @frankhersey.bsky.social

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#hiring #journalism #jobs #media #news #journojobs

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๐Ÿ” About you ๐Ÿ”Ž

๐Ÿ”ธ Solid editing skills with attention to detail and accuracy
๐Ÿ”น Writing flair in spot news and analysis
๐Ÿ”ธ Talent for writing concise, punchy headlines and summaries
๐Ÿ”น Understanding of complex topics
๐Ÿ”ธ Multitasking and prioritization skills
๐Ÿ”น Social skills to mentor reporters

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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป About the role ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ”ธ Edit and rewrite stories from reporters in London and Brussels
๐Ÿ”น Help manage the daily copy flow and editorial decision-making
๐Ÿ”ธ Coach reporters on the writing process
๐Ÿ”น Prepare stories and images for featured presentation on our website
๐Ÿ”ธ Be a role model

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๐Ÿ”ฅ MLex Europe is hiring ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We're looking for an Editor for our London bureau.

Are you keen to join an outstanding news organization focusing on breaking regulatory news and sharp analysis?

Then I have the role for you ๐Ÿคฉ

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21.03.2025 13:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ drive to develop sovereign #technology is receiving a new impulse with the erratic behavior of the ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The @ec.europa.eu's first likely test case? The #cloud sector

@lucabertuzzi.bsky.social takes a look on MLex ๐Ÿ‘‡

mlex.com/mlex/article...

#sovereignty #trump #EU #policy

21.03.2025 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The @ec.europa.eu is renewing its bid to strengthen supervision of financial services ๐Ÿ’ถ

The issue is now on the agenda at today's ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ summit

@fannyroux.bsky.social looks at what lies ahead for MLex readers ๐Ÿ‘‡

www.mlex.com/mlex/article...

#finance #savings #markets #EU #policy

20.03.2025 10:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Google says the changes to the search engine and to the #Android operating system that "will hurt European businesses and consumers, hinder innovation, weaken security and degrade product quality."

mlex.com/mlex/antitru...

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In the case of #Google, the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ said the search giant continued to favor its own services in the results of its dominant search engine and to place unnecessary restrictions on app developers' dealings with their users.

mlex.com/mlex/antitru...

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#Apple must make it easier for rival connected devices such as smartwatches and headsets to interoperate with the #iPhone โ€” and it has now received clear instructions from the EU on how to do so.

mlex.com/mlex/article...

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๐Ÿšจ Breaking ๐Ÿšจ

Two big #antitrust decisions against Google and Apple
under the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ tech gatekeeper rules have just landed from the
@ec.europa.eu

So what do they mean?

@lewiscrofts.bsky.social + Nick Hirst take a look for MLex
readers

#competition #policy #EU

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19.03.2025 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Online Safety Actโ€™s first deadline is here, but how can Ofcom enforce it?

The regulator now has the power to investigate and fine online services that fail to follow the new rules.

Read Patricia Figueiredo's piece for MLex ($) ๐Ÿ‘‡

www.mlex.com/mlex/data-pr...

#privacy #safety #data

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Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump, Saying Impeaching Judges Over Rulings Is Improper The chief justice rarely issues public statements. This one was reminiscent of another in 2018 defending judicial independence after the president criticized a different judgeโ€™s ruling.

Breaking News: Chief Justice John Roberts, in a rare statement, rebuked President Trump for calling for a judgeโ€™s impeachment.

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The market needs to be ready for โ€œmore things to go wrong," as the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง asks regulators to help grow the economy,
the Financial Conduct Authority's Nikhil Rathi says. ๐ŸŒ

Read Sofia Gerace's interview here ๐Ÿ”“

mlex.com/mlex/article...

#news #finance #markets #economics #exclusive #interview

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