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Friday’s announcement was a decisive slap down of European media and policymakers’ belief that EU-US trade talks were progressing.

As organic sales slump in France, fair trade labels rooted in local sourcing and price transparency are gaining ground.

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Defying a ban, organisers plan to go ahead with Budapest Pride in June.

Albania projects charm abroad, control at home. Onstage we see rule of law, democracy, and European values. Backstage, its judges pressured, media bought, and tenders rigged.

The warning against a 'weaponised' court comes in response to criticism of the European Court of Human Rights by Italy, Denmark and others.

But US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump's latest threats should "light a fire under the EU" to offer more trade concessions.

The war-torn country is on its knees. Why is Brussels breaking its legs?

The feted EU-UK reset is more symbolism than substance. But after the performative hostility of previous British governments, it's a welcome relief.

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The EU’s Omnibus initiative has sparked heated debate on achieving a sustainability - competitiveness balance. MEP Kira Marie Peter-Hansen describes its legislative process as ‘a mess’.

European stocks plunged following the announcement.

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Health stakeholders insist the EU needs upscaled investment, deeper coordination and clarity across regulatory frameworks for a competitive Europe.

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The fifth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania was held today in Brussels opening Cluster 3: Competitiveness and inclusive growth.

The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Friday 23 May 2025 at 14.00.

Lors de sa visite à Abidjan, António Costa, président du Conseil européen, a reçu le Prix Félix Houphouët-Boigny – UNESCO pour la Recherche de la Paix, en reconnaissance de son engagement en faveur du multilatéralisme, du dialogue, et du développement durable.

The Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of the United Nations ‘Mauritius’ Convention on transparency for Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS).

Council adopts its negotiating position on the electronic e-declaration for posted workers.