News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe
Updated: 13 hours 39 min ago
Fri, 09/26/2025 - 05:45
A planned constitutional rewrite has sparked alarm in Bratislava and Brussels alike, as critics warn a new sovereignty clause could let Slovakia sidestep EU law and international rulings
Fri, 09/26/2025 - 05:40
A new health education course in Polish schools has triggered backlash from the Church and conservative politicians, with critics accusing it of liberal indoctrination despite a curriculum focused on mental health, diet, and digital safety
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 19:41
Following anonymous tip-offs, the European Prosecutor's Office, which began an administrative inquiry in March, has now escalated the case further
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 18:39
Ukraine is considered a leader when it comes to anti-drone technology because of its war against invading Russian forces
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 18:22
Helping Ukraine in this way would "systematically and massively raise the costs of Russia's aggression," wrote German chancellor Friedrich Merz
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 18:05
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy is trying to regain exclusive competence over several articles and shared competence for many others
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 17:59
"We would like to improve efficiency and coordination across the entire anti-fraud cycle," said Serafin, presenting the Commission's review of the EU's anti-fraud architecture in Parliament
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 17:16
When you parse the Paramount Leader’s video message to world leaders, any vestige of optimism begins to melt away
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 17:12
Mohammad Shtayyeh called on Berlin and other EU countries to formally recognise Palestine, arguing it would align with their support for a two-state solution
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 16:20
The compromise would ban conservation varieties from being cultivated outside their regions of origin
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 16:18
Europe has a chance to catch up with the US through its Life Sciences Strategy and pharma overhaul, the health commissioner said
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 15:55
In a rare interview, Merkel defended her record on Russia, stood by her refugee policy, and praised long-time CDU rival turned Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 15:34
The Danish EU Presidency presents a timely opportunity to elevate water resilience on the agenda and capitalise on it as a competitive advantage
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 15:28
“By delaying our 2040 target, the EU puts global climate ambition at risk,” the green lawmaker Lena Schilling said
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 15:26
The director general of the EU executive’s financial services division told MEPs that the proposed “reparation loan” to Ukraine would “mobilise” frozen Russian assets without affecting their “ownership” – and would thus fall short of confiscation
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 08:40
In today’s edition: Europe’s foreign policy play unfolds across the Atlantic, Britain, Canada, and Australia recognise the Palestinian state, Ursula von der Leyen’s interview with eight papers is exposed as pre-scripted, and Russian drone incursions revive EU talks of a no-fly zone over Ukraine
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 07:58
NATO will begin deploying Turkey’s advanced MEROPS surveillance system in Poland and Romania to boost early warning and response capabilities against escalating drone threats from Russia
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 07:00
The EU’s bioeconomy has immense potential to support the transition away from fossil fuels, while concerns about insufficient biomass availability risk holding back the bioeconomy. Sustainability criteria are the solution to incentivising first-generation biomass use within planetary boundaries.
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 06:30
Clashes over powers, price criteria and solidarity are shaping the EU’s push to secure essential medicines
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 06:15
No one is happy about plans for a corporate tax, one EU diplomat said
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