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‘We share a common objective to ensure that the EUDR delivers protection of forests worldwide while remaining workable,’ reads the letter sent by conservative MEPs

The European Parliament is looking to fast-track the controversial agreement with one key change

Farmers, the Agriculture Minister, and most of the political spectrum opposed the President’s shift

The bloc already tightened controls on travel by Russian diplomats stationed in the 27 EU countries in new sanctions last month

The move is likely to be fiercely resisted by industry groups and many member states, including Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium

The formal lifting of sanctions on Sharaa is largely symbolic as they were waived every time he needed to travel outside of Syria in his role as the country's leader

Orbán has said he would seek a sanctions waiver on Russian energy, deeming Trump made a mistake "from the Hungarian point of view"

In today's edition: COP30 kick-off, REPowerEU, deregulation push

The EU is positioning itself as a world leader in helping poorer countries tackle climate change as annual UN talks kick off in Brazil

In today's edition: Tobacco deadlock, booze battles, regions muscle into health policy

Plus info on SAFE's disbursement day, the year-end omnibus deadline, and a new EU defence degree

In today's edition: Digital Networks Act, EU-level product watchdog, Apple DSA

In today's edition: Biostimulants, budget, miniplenary

In today’s edition: the EPP and Socialists race to strike a deal on supply-chain rules before next week’s crunch vote, EU countries clash over merging farm and regional funds in the next MFF, and Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho faces scrutiny over promoting her top aide

The EPP, Greens, and Renew want a new mechanism requiring governments to share drug stock information

Petr Fiala condemned the election of Tomio Okamura as speaker of the lower house, calling it a dangerous trade-off that hands a parliament gavel to a man known for hate speech and conspiracy politics

Germany's Health Minister Warken said that Germany 'cannot remain the brothel of Europe' and called for the adoption of the so-called Nordic Model

Resistance from national governments has stalled the bloc’s plan to raise tobacco levies and extend rules to e-cigarettes

Brussels is expected to ratify a modernized EU–Mexico trade agreement soon

Europe is patently unready for even one zone of conflict, let alone several. Heightened drone activity has created enormous disruptions at great cost. And the reputational damage is even worse, as Europe doesn’t seem to have a clue what to do