News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe
Updated: 14 hours 22 min ago
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:21
The move is likely to be fiercely resisted by industry groups and many member states, including Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:14
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
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:55
Orbán has said he would seek a sanctions waiver on Russian energy, deeming Trump made a mistake "from the Hungarian point of view"
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:25
In today's edition: COP30 kick-off, REPowerEU, deregulation push
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:25
The EU is positioning itself as a world leader in helping poorer countries tackle climate change as annual UN talks kick off in Brazil
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:18
In today's edition: Tobacco deadlock, booze battles, regions muscle into health policy
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:53
Plus info on SAFE's disbursement day, the year-end omnibus deadline, and a new EU defence degree
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:28
In today's edition: Digital Networks Act, EU-level product watchdog, Apple DSA
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:08
In today's edition: Biostimulants, budget, miniplenary
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 07:39
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
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:30
The EPP, Greens, and Renew want a new mechanism requiring governments to share drug stock information
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
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
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
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
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
Resistance from national governments has stalled the bloc’s plan to raise tobacco levies and extend rules to e-cigarettes
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
Brussels is expected to ratify a modernized EU–Mexico trade agreement soon
Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
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
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 23:25
A surge in drone activity across Belgium and Europe has heightened fears of coordinated Russian hybrid operations
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:10
Europe's rail passengers face a tapestry of ticket sites, multiple booking fees, and disordered time tables. Does it really have to be like this?
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 17:53
A group of eight countries blocked a common EU stance for COP11, seeking to push contentious measures to the next round
Thu, 11/06/2025 - 17:24
De Wever said he had told Belgium's King Philippe he now wanted until Christmas to get there
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