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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

EPP faction and far-right groups seek to block Parliament resolution on abortion

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:07
Opponents have tabled rival texts and legal arguments in an effort to blunt Parliament’s push for EU-level action
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Equinor hit with near-record fine for environmental crime

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:48
The poor maintenance of an oil refinery led to the second-largest fine imposed on a Norwegian company
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

FIRST AID: Health package day

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:34
In today's edition: Biotech Act's hidden perks, food and drink taxes, MDR revision
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

MEPs wave through agreement to gut corporate sustainability rules

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:34
Progressive lawmakers fear the European Commission’s deregulatory ‘omnibus’ is becoming unstoppable
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Voltage: electric vans and small cars to benefit from EU deregulation

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:29
In today's edition: Grid sovereignty, fast fashion, internal combustion engine ban
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

SMEs demand real ‘Think Small First’ [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:08
Europe’s SMEs say the EU must finally make “Think Small First” a reality, as Brussels promises a sweeping simplification drive to cut administrative burdens and unlock competitiveness.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

MEPs tighten farm safeguards in Mercosur deal, setting stage for Council clash

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:30
MEPs and the Council will now seek to agree on a final text during negotiations scheduled for Wednesday
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

BUDGET BRIEF: EU leaders to take a first pass

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:16
European Council, MEP budget jobs, rebates
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

A conversation about Europe’s healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:00
In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare
Categories: Africa, European Union

Italy threatens to block budget work over paybacks to rich countries

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 13:58
Italy is opposing the only substantive budget-related point in a draft of European Council conclusions

MEPs shield Gualmini, lift Moretti’s immunity in Qatargate probe

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 13:22
The vote effectively clears the way for investigators to pursue one case while blocking another

Greece sees movement on electricity gridlock as Brussels breaks long-standing ‘taboo’

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:32
Austrians won't pay for power lines to help Greeks - does Brussels have the answer?

Eurozone business activity growth slows in December

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:31
Cost inflation in the service sector reached a nine-month high in December, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will leave rates unchanged at a meeting on Thursday

Accelerating Biocontrol Authorization is Essential for Sustainable Agriculture in Europe

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:00
As the European Union approaches a pivotal moment in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, the debate surrounding the European Commission’s simplification package for Regulation 1107/2009 has intensified. The planned simplification package communicated in the European Commissions Vision for Agriculture is a legislative proposal planned for the end of 2025 to accelerate biocontrol authorization, promising […]

THE HACK: EUCO to talk disinformation

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 11:41
In today's edition: Short term-rental platforms, AI at work, Digital Fairness Act, DSA staffing details
Categories: Africa, European Union

New European body to decide on eventual Ukraine reparations

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 11:03
The International Claims Commission for Ukraine will assess and decide on claims for reparations, including any amount to be paid out
Categories: Africa, European Union

China locks in five-year tariffs on EU pork, softening initial duties

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 10:36
Duties are lower than those in the provisional decision of last September
Categories: European Union

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