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Space is now essential to European security

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 06:00
Europe has arrived at an orbital crossroads that will determine our future in space. But European leaders cannot hesitate to go big on defence in, and from, space

EU struggles to win Belgian backing for Ukraine loan ahead of decisive summit

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 01:19
Valdis Dombrovskis avoided saying whether the bloc could move ahead without Bart De Wever's consent

EU capitals urge Brussels to fund ‘return hubs’ and other migration controls

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 01:00
Ministers argued that if “innovative solutions” are to move beyond concept stage, the EU must put real cash behind them – and fast

‘Discriminatory’: US threatens EU companies over tech fines

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 22:18
The Commission rejected the accusation, insisting that its digital rules apply equally to all companies operating in the bloc

Commission stands firm on indefinite pesticide’s substances approvals

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 20:03
After backlash from MEPs, NGOs and researchers, pesticide products will still face periodic renewal
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

France urges EU to follow its lead on fast fashion’s environmental and social costs

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 19:14
Environment ministers called for EU-level action to address the impacts of ultra-fast fashion
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU presents new health package with industry concessions

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 19:12
The reforms offer faster approvals and lighter rules for industry, alongside new public health initiatives
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

The Brief – Mercosur whack-a-mole

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:28
It looks like the room for regulatory creativity has finally reached its limits. EU leaders will have to make a decision – it will be historic either way
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Commission keeps novel foods out of innovation boost

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:22
The Commission wants to bar novel foods from lighter regulatory conditions, citing ethical and cultural concerns
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:16
That is, 'if all the commitments of the remaining weeks are fulfilled' said Ukraine's foreign minister
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Healthcare must stop being the first budget casualty, experts tell EU leaders [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:41
Europe won’t stay competitive or crisis-ready if health remains the first budget cut.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

FCAS leaders to discuss future of fighter jet project on the sidelines of EU-Western Balkans summit

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:35
Germany and France had given themselves until the end of the year to decide on the future of the €100 billion joint project
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Finland and Poland to co-lead Eastern Flank Watch defence project

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:34
Eastern flank leaders expect the European Commission to back the project with funding
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

‘Smart people’ are also falling victim to online scams warns EBA [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:26
The European Banking Authority has launched a campaign to help EU citizens see the signs of online fraud and scams and to support those who fall victims.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

SMEs urge Brussels to boost competitiveness by truly “thinking small first” [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:18
Europe cannot regain competitiveness unless it rewrites its entire regulatory mindset by starting legislation from the reality of micro-companies rather than adjusting for them afterwards.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Brussels climbs down over 2035 combustion engine ban

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:13
European Commission pushes made-in-Europe ambition with regulatory tweaks
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

CBAM: the EU’s heavy industry export subsidy masterplan

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:02
Brussels plans to help energy-intensive firms compete in global markets
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Reparation loan risks not credible and based on Russian lies, says Ukraine

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:58
"None of these threats are credible and most of these fears are completely unfounded" wrote Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU confirms more rules targeting Airbnb and short-term rentals

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:37
Under an affordable housing plan on Tuesday, the Commission said forthcoming rules on online platforms would allow local authorities to take action in areas of "housing stress"
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Sweden risks missing EU cardiovascular plan deadline [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:31
Only ten of the EU’s 27 nations have prepared or are preparing national cardiovascular health plans - Sweden has prepared, but is behind schedule
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

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