Author: Lukas Schneider

European industrial policy, energy security, and the bloc's uneasy relationship with its own regulations are Lucas's beat. He was raised in Munich, the son of an engineer, which he credits for his patience with dense EU legislation most reporters avoid. Before journalism he worked briefly at an automotive supplier, giving him an insider's read on the continent's manufacturing anxieties. He's a serious cyclist and has covered stories from three countries via train rather than plane, on principle.

Prince Harry and Meghan were taken by surprise by a letter sent on behalf of King Charles reaffirming that they are no longer working members of the royal family and will continue to be regarded as private citizens, a spokesperson for the couple said. The clarification came after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to Britain last month with their two children, six years after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the United States amid strained and sometimes awkward relations with the royal family. The letter made clear that their move back to Britain does not alter…

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