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On paper, Europe is holding €210 billion in frozen Russian assets. In reality, it’s holding a political hand grenade

‘We cannot afford to lose any more time — this issue is simply too important,’ said industry advocate Julia Steckeler

The extensive list of procurement projects ranged from missiles for air defence systems to armoured medical vehicles

Reporter says 2-metre-tall MEP assaulted him outside bar

‘The EU has finally shown that sexual and reproductive healthcare is a basic human right,’ Al-Sahlani said

On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed a European citizens’ initiative to improve access to abortion care for women in Europe through a voluntary opt-in financial solidarity mechanism.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed a European citizens’ initiative to improve access to abortion care for women in Europe through a voluntary opt-in financial solidarity mechanism.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU executive also plans export support to offset carbon costs

While industry welcomed the proposal, the simplification move has triggered instant pushback

Organizations focused on plant-based diets are presenting reasons why alternative proteins should become a more integral part of the Czech food system. According to experts, success will only be achieved through a sensitive approach and well-developed arguments. Czechia “must avoid the mistakes made by other countries”.

Regenerative agriculture is gaining visibility in EU debates, but policy frameworks remain fragmented and largely non-binding. As market actors move faster, clearer definitions, outcome-based indicators and stronger policy alignment are needed to turn momentum into measurable environmental and economic results.

The Commission has proposed extra requirements on organic imports

The move comes as Belgium continues to resist a proposed ‘reparations loan’ using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv

FoodDrinkEurope, which previously slammed the plan, said new changes were 'positive'

The European Social Insurance Platform warns any additional extension would create ‘unpredictable and substantial costs’ for social security systems

Europe shifts from lofty ambitions to deliverables at EFECS 2025 – pilot lines, competence centres and cross-border collaboration emerge as practical outputs. The focus is on areas where Europe can lead, strengthening semiconductor competitiveness while Malta showcases unique capabilities and ecosystem value.

'We could not have done it differently,' said Marie Bjerre, Danish minister for European affairs

Can Europe really transform its transport sector for a greener future?

A first draft of the AI Act’s Code of Practice on transparency, published by the Commission on Wednesday, sketches a plan to badge AI generated content

The proposed €210 billion scheme would be backed by Russian central bank assets frozen in the EU