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In the wake of mass drownings off the Greek coast, EU leaders in Brussels plan to clamp down on smuggling, even though former efforts made matters worse.

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

Ongoing negotiations on the EU's plan to boost the bloc's ammunition production show a push towards a European defence industrial policy, that focuses on regulatory waivers.

As the Media Freedom Act moves on in the European Parliament, the real elephant in the room has become a provision introduced in the EU Council's version that would allow authorities to spy on journalists for national security reasons.

Political consensus has emerged in the European Parliament around a draft telecom law and debates are now confined mainly to technical points about state sovereignty in issuing permits. 

A group of nine Mediterranean EU countries have urged the bloc to create a formal ‘southern partnership’ with African countries based on cooperation on energy and migration, according to a document seen by EURACTIV.

The departure of Margrethe Vestager, one of the European Commission’s heavyweights, could trigger a chain reaction and an early reshuffle less than a year from the finish line.

DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Nacho Sánchez Amor

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“Solidarity with Ukraine is as existential to Ukraine as it is to Europe", said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to European leaders to the European Council.

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“Solidarity with Ukraine is as existential to Ukraine as it is to Europe", said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to European leaders to the European Council.

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On 16 April 1912, the New York American ran with the headline “J.J. Astor lost on Titanic, 1,500 to 1,800 dead”. John Jacob Astor IV was one of the richest men on earth when the Titanic sank in the early hours of 15 April. One hundred eleven years later, the media stereotype hasn’t changed: First-class passengers have priority.

A gift of 11 pistols shows who was who in Wagner's command structure in Sudan, as the mercenary group's mutiny poses questions for Russia's empire in Africa.

Welcome to EURACTIV’s weekly Economy Brief. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. As EU heads of state and government gather in Brussels on Thursday and Friday (29-30 June), relations with China will be an important part of the discussion,...

A recent survey of 2,752 EU citizens across ten member states reveals that Europeans are calling for an EU foreign policy based on values such as security, human rights, and freedom. They believe that the current veto-system in the EU Council hinders a more unified foreign policy.

International businesses have shown they are ready to invest in Ukraine now, but they also need guidance. The right course to attract investments is by implementing EU standards, argues Anna Ackermann.

A delegation of AFET Members travelled to Santiago and Valparaíso (Chile) and Brasília (Brazil) from 18 to 23 June 2023. The main goal of this mission was to discuss how to make a qualitative leap in the EU-Latin America strategic bi-regional partnership in view of the CELAC-EU Summit on 17-18 July 2023.
Members held meetings with Chilean and Brazilian authorities to discuss global and regional security dynamics against the backdrop of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the assertive behaviour of China. The visit allowed to exchange views on the state of bilateral relations in view of the forthcoming ratification of the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement by the European Parliament and reinvigorating the strategic partnership with Brazil.
Location : Chile and Brazil
Interviews to the Chair of the delegation, Mr David MCALLISTER (EPP
     La Tercera (Chile)
     Globo (Brazil)
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A delegation of seven AFET Members travelled to Washington D.C. and Wisconsin, United States from 15 to 19 May. The main goal of the mission was to establish and deepen the political dialogue with the US administration and meet counterparts in Congress, following the US mid-term elections. Members held meetings with Government and Congress representatives in Washington D.C., as well as think tanks
The visit to Wisconsin, a swing and bellwether State, provided AFET members with an in-depth look into the political climate of grass-roots America from a transatlantic perspective. In addition to meeting the political authorities and institutions of the State of Wisconsin, Members also met management and students form the Jean Monnet Programme on European and Global studies at the University of Madison - Wisconsin, representatives of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Trade Unions.The mission was the first AFET mission to the US under the Biden administration and also the first AFET mission to Wisconsin.

The visit in Wisconsin allowed members to feel the political temperature outside Washington D.C. and particularly in a state like Wisconsin, which is in a very special political situation due to the gerrymandering and the resulting blockages of the legislative process.

Location : Washingnton D.C and Wisconsin,U.S
Mission report
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A massive underground deposit of high-grade phosphate rock recently discovered in Norway is big enough to satisfy world demand for fertilisers, solar panels and electric car batteries over the next 100 years, according to the company exploiting the resource.

Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques will bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition we look at the row over the EPP’s...

Europe needs to prioritise CO2 sequestration and provide a business case to avoid losing out on industrial competitiveness to the US, argues Zoltán Szabó.