European Union

Before the start of the informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026, European Council President António Costa addressed the press in the Alden Biesen castle, Belgium.

On Thursday, Parliament called for more funding and coordination to combat poverty and social exclusion in the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

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MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted new measures to protect European farmers from unfair trading practices by buyers of agricultural products.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted new measures to protect European farmers from unfair trading practices by buyers of agricultural products.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Setting the right course for Europe's economic recovery is the goal of today's informal EU summit at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium. The governments in Berlin and Rome have presented a joint policy paper on the topic, but in an interview French President Emmanuel Macron voiced very different ideas. Europe's press discusses what the EU needs now.

Hungarians will elect a new parliament on 12 April. The Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar has emerged as Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party's main rival and is leading most of the pre-election polls. Commentators discuss whether Fidesz could actually be voted out after sixteen years in power, and what is at stake here.