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Commissioner Kadis says EU seeks to maintain its “global leadership in sustainability,” including for fisheries.

Some member states want the Commission and social media platforms to "pro-actively remove content" related to the marketing and sale of tobacco and nicotine products.

Jockeying includes whether health or industry committees better suited for work

The European Council president's remarks come just days after the Belgian prime minister said confiscating the assets would amount to "an act of war."

The Iberian Peninsula has emerged as the big winner in the selection process.

The move should offer EU producers a chance to regain market shares, the commission has said.

Germany's federal economy and climate ministry fears its waning influence in Brussels and Europe, a 600-page internal document obtained by Euractiv reveals.

Innovation and investment are key to supporting the transformation of the EU’s agricultural and fisheries sectors, food supply, and blue economy. Join this plenary session to explore how the EU can balance the sector's needs while fostering a transition to sustainable and inclusive food systems that benefit all.

But environmental NGOs have criticised the recommendation, arguing it contradicts established scientific consensus and could undermine plant-based diets.

Almost all the leading MEPs who worked on the AI Act, plus the Spanish minister who led negotiations, have signed a letter to the Commission.

As countries around the world unite in a coalition of the willing for peace in Ukraine and Europe, solar stands out as a proven ally in security, prosperity, and climate action.

At present, due to factors such as unilateralism, protectionism, and geopolitics, the world economic growth lacks momentum and faces severe challenges. Against this backdrop, the international community, including Europe, is paying more attention to China’s development prospects and hopes China’s economy can play a greater role in promoting world development and prosperity.

The European Parliament’s Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey, released today, highlights historic levels of approval for EU membership linked to peace and security.

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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Czech PM’s aide calling Ukraine’s control of 80% of its land a major win, Greece postponing a meeting with Turkey over Imamoğlu’s arrest, and so much more.

The most expensive project is a €172 million geothermal heat and power project that has been left untouched for the past three years.

The “Family 800+” programme has become a contentious topic in the presidential race.

The EU’s scorecard is in and approval ratings are reaching record highs. 

Commissioners Virkkunen and Zaharieva are both expected to work on Artificial Intelligence today, with the latter meeting France's AI minister.

Although operational, the Shëngjin and Gjadër migrant reception hubs have remained empty due to ongoing legal disputes.

MEPs are looking into “potential legal loopholes” that Huawei lobbyists could use to influence EU officials and lawmakers – but they might not need to look very far.