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Experts are calling for a dual approach, combining stronger EU legislation to criminalise imports of illegally sourced wildlife with an upgraded TRACES system to record all species entering the bloc

The Commission has low-balled the cost of tech and infrastructure investment, says Czechia's pharma industry

“How is it proposed to hold the meeting if one of the participants cannot get to it?” Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said on Monday

Hungary says it will not block the 19th package, but Slovakia's veto remains

In today’s polarised world, relying on China is a strategic misstep. When push comes to shove, China will negotiate with the global superpower – not with Brussels

The EU’s ban on Russian gas could land the executive in court

A ban on Russian gas could be delayed by MEPs pressing EU countries to include oil

Cohesion Summit II provides a platform to explore how Europe can balance competitiveness and solidarity in the next EU budget, highlighting Hungary’s vision for safeguarding cohesion funds, empowering regions, and ensuring that prosperity is shared across all parts of the Union.

The EU's 2040 climate goal, biofuel policy, and carbon tax prices could all face changes

Countries broadly agree on measures like bans on filters and expanding smoke-free spaces ahead of COP11

The EU does not formally recognise the Taliban regime that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021

The EDPB opinion feeds into the Commission's review of the EU-UK data transfer framework, due to expire in December

Europe edges towards a multibillion-euro ban on Russian gas imports

Trump and Putin agreed last week to hold another round of talks in the Hungarian capital, though a date has not yet been confirmed

With MEPs divided over the Commission’s 2028–2034 budget plan, EU governments are moving forward without them

In today's edition: ePrivacy derogation, VdL gets 28th regime

In today's edition: Week ahead, tobacco, wine tax

In today's edition: This week's agenda

Plus the agenda for the coming week

In today's edition: 2040, electrification, Russian energy ban