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ECB President Christine Lagarde said tumult around the borders of Europe as well as the impacts of trade tensions meant it was impossible to issue guidance for the future

Farm lobby heavyweights Copa and Cogeca met with Ursula von der Leyen, but talks produced no breakthrough

Europe urged to commit €1bn to animal-free biomedical research as Brussels faces pressure to match US investment in non-animal methods

The CJEU finds Poland’s constitutional rulings from 2021 breached primacy and uniform application of EU law

As the EU’s packaging overhaul takes effect, new data from Italy offers insight into what's working, and what needs fixing

Rare neurological diseases offer unusually clear models for testing earlier diagnosis, precision treatment and long-term monitoring of brain health, but a new research approach is needed

Cleaner 'polar fuel' needed as growing marine traffic threatens remaining ice cover

Italian far-right MEP Stefano Cavedagna told a closed-door meeting of MEPs that he wants the proposed space law to be a directive instead, Euractiv has learned

Berlin moves to replace ageing military vehicle fleet

Europe's push to rearm has re-ignited an evergreen debate on purchasing European vs American weapons

Despite opening a new R&D centre, Adamed Pharma says the Polish innovation ecosystem remains challenging - regulatory and financial reforms are needed

Plus military loans, Eastern Flank Watch, Capability Coalitions, FCAS

The Ukrainian president said he told Bart De Wever “everything” he could to persuade the Belgian premier to drop his staunch opposition to the €210 billion ‘reparations loan’

Ireland is preparing to ban disposable vapes amid warnings of industry pushback and enforcement gaps

Potatoes flew as protesters clashed with police while EU leaders met nearby

The Commission has rebooted the board of its European Innovation Council, with business and startup people replacing researchers

In a political statement, the Commission spelled out measures aimed at appeasing trade deal critics

Europe has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its competitiveness, safeguarding cultural heritage and reinforcing the integrity of its Single Market. As of 1 December 2025, European producers of craft and industrial products can register their product names under the European Union’s new geographical indication (GI) protection system. This long-anticipated development extends GI protection—previously reserved […]

Commission experts were caught off guard by last-minute health plan

To meet its 2030 renewable targets, Europe must quadruple offshore wind capacity. However, supply chain bottlenecks and a 62 GW installation gap loom. The EU must balance domestic strength with strategic foreign sourcing to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness.