European Union

Western companies had a role in supplying ships and crew for evasion of sanctions on Russian oil, the investigation shows.

Insect proteins arrived on the EU market in 2021. Just a few years later, producers are in dire straits.

French far-right lawmaker Sarah Knafo is holding the pen on a report on the EU's dependence on foreign tech.

The illness has prevented Schröder's appearance in front of a hearing committee on his role in the construction of Germany's controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Stoltenberg could be just what Norway needs to ease tensions with the EU and for his Labour Party to make a solid comeback.

Commission v Courtois and Others
Law governing the institutions

The Commission’s obligation to disclose the identity of the members of the negotiating team for the advance purchase of Covid-19 vaccines is temporarily suspended, pending the Court’s ruling.

From submitting national plans late to failing to include quantitative targets, countries still focus on reactive protection measures against floods.

Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on goods coming from Mexico and Canada on the weekend, only to suspend the measure for 30 days after talks with the countries' leaders. New tariffs against China came into force, to which Beijing responded with counter-tariffs. Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on the EU "pretty soon." Commentators discuss how Europe should react to a looming trade war with the US.

EU leaders convened for a special summit on Monday to discuss how to finance more spending on defence. Although no agreement was reached on joint European debt, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a generous interpretation of the debt rules. In addition to defence spending, commentators discuss the larger geopolitical issues at stake.

A long-prepared and technically complicated step is due to take place as quietly as possible this weekend: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plan to sever their last remaining connection with the post-Soviet electricity system, known as the Brell ring, on Saturday. Once certain test runs have been completed they will then synchronise their electricity grids with the rest of Europe, probably on Sunday. Commentators take a closer look.