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EU must use frozen Russian assets to pressure Putin, Merz says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:47
The German chancellor said that "it is not enough for us to dry up the sources of income for the Russian war machine with further sanctions"
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Reparations loan: Where Russia’s frozen assets are held across the EU

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:37
On paper, Europe is holding €210 billion in frozen Russian assets. In reality, it’s holding a political hand grenade
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Industry pushes for speedy adoption of EU medical device reform

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:22
‘We cannot afford to lose any more time — this issue is simply too important,’ said industry advocate Julia Steckeler
Categories: Afrique, European Union

German MPs approve €50 billion in military purchases

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:14
The extensive list of procurement projects ranged from missiles for air defence systems to armoured medical vehicles
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Greek MEP accused of punching journalist in Strasbourg

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:57
Reporter says 2-metre-tall MEP assaulted him outside bar
Categories: Afrique, European Union

MEPs back abortion access despite right-wing opposition

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:55
‘The EU has finally shown that sexual and reproductive healthcare is a basic human right,’ Al-Sahlani said
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Brussels seeks to extend carbon tariff to finished goods

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:32
The EU executive also plans export support to offset carbon costs
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Commission eyes lifting AI rules for medical devices after internal power struggle

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:25
While industry welcomed the proposal, the simplification move has triggered instant pushback
Categories: Afrique, European Union

The Czech food system needs more plants, organizations argue

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:10
Organizations focused on plant-based diets are presenting reasons why alternative proteins should become a more integral part of the Czech food system. According to experts, success will only be achieved through a sensitive approach and well-developed arguments. Czechia “must avoid the mistakes made by other countries”.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Why Europe’s regenerative agriculture needs clearer rules and faster action [Promoted Content]

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:00
Regenerative agriculture is gaining visibility in EU debates, but policy frameworks remain fragmented and largely non-binding. As market actors move faster, clearer definitions, outcome-based indicators and stronger policy alignment are needed to turn momentum into measurable environmental and economic results.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Commission reviews labelling rules to avert organic trade crunch

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:00
The Commission has proposed extra requirements on organic imports
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Belgium floats invoking emergency provision to provide joint EU debt for Ukraine

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:47
The move comes as Belgium continues to resist a proposed ‘reparations loan’ using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv
Categories: Afrique, European Union

EU heart disease plan soothes food giants as tobacco braces for new battle

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:34
FoodDrinkEurope, which previously slammed the plan, said new changes were 'positive'
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Biotech Act exposes early rifts over intellectual property incentives

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:15
The European Social Insurance Platform warns any additional extension would create ‘unpredictable and substantial costs’ for social security systems
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Europe picks its own lane at EFECS 2025 – Turning semiconductor strategy into competitive strength [Promoted Content]

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:00
Europe shifts from lofty ambitions to deliverables at EFECS 2025 – pilot lines, competence centres and cross-border collaboration emerge as practical outputs. The focus is on areas where Europe can lead, strengthening semiconductor competitiveness while Malta showcases unique capabilities and ecosystem value.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

France, Italy, Poland revolt against Danish budget rebates

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:40
'We could not have done it differently,' said Marie Bjerre, Danish minister for European affairs
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Euractiv’s 2025 Transport Policy Conference [Advocacy Lab]

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:00
Can Europe really transform its transport sector for a greener future?
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU could get a ‘common icon’ for labelling AI deepfakes

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:00
A first draft of the AI Act’s Code of Practice on transparency, published by the Commission on Wednesday, sketches a plan to badge AI generated content
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Kremlin will come after EU states backing Ukraine loan, Orbán says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 13:54
The proposed €210 billion scheme would be backed by Russian central bank assets frozen in the EU
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Meloni rejects €1bn makeover for EU building in Brussels

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 13:12
EU is preparing an eye-watering refurbishment of its Justus Lipsius at a time of squeezed national coffers
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

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