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Attempts to form a new government in Romania have failed after the parliament rejected Adrian Veștea, the candidate nominated by President Nicușor Dan for the post of Prime Minister. The previous Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, was ousted at the end of May following a vote of no confidence put forward by the PSD – until then part of the coalition government – together the far-right AUR.

Ten years ago the British voted to leave the EU. In the meantime the UK has had no less than six prime ministers, and is about to appoint its seventh. Europe's press takes stock and reflects on how the EU and the UK have changed.

Another heatwave is cooking swaths of Europe. France experienced its hottest night in decades on Monday, and Tuesday looks set to break the record for the hottest day. In Spain, temperatures are set to rise above 40 degrees in some places over the coming days, and the nights won't be much cooler. Germany and Switzerland are also sweltering. Commentators discuss how to adapt to the new weather norm.

EU executive says ‘taxation omnibus’ will save companies €8 billion per year

REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Moldova
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Sven Mikser

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REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Serbia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Tonino Picula

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The company currently valued at €18 to €20 billion

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But the two countries also oppose one another on EU space policy

Next AFET committee meeting will be held on:

Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026, room ANTALL 4Q2, Brussels

Monday 29 June 2026, room ANTALL 4Q2, Brussels - extraordinary "in camera"

Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".

AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2026
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
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