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Poland and Germany had their first hearing with the European Commission on Wednesday (20 September), following a complaint by Warsaw that Germany shipped 35,000 tonnes of illegal waste into the country.

French politicians have taken aim at EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell’s reaction to Azerbaijan’s military operations against the Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh, saying his remarks were inadequate amid fears that economic and energy interests are taking precedence. Three years...

New York – European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday (21 September) used his speech in New York to express support for calls to limit veto powers at the UN Security Council under emergency conditions and to broaden the body’s...

Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed on Thursday (21 September) at the United Nations over Baku's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh earlier this week, with UN Security Council members calling to restore peace in the breakaway enclave.

The European Commission is in the odd situation of potentially opening an infringement procedure against the EU countries imposing unilateral bans on Ukraine products while, at the same time, defending the same countries sued by Ukraine at the World Trade Organisation.

Join this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference to discuss the implications of the corporate sustainability due diligence directive. How can clear standards help collect the most relevant data from companies? And how can harmonious processes be enforced and lead to a unified global sustainability framework?

For a long time, there had been no mention of EU treaty change. And then, all of a sudden…

The EU's regulation of disinformation and illegal content is being put to the test in Slovakia ahead of general elections at a time when some consider political leaders are using disinformation to boost their popularity with the electorate.

Delve into the high-stakes world of Polish politics as we analyze the pivotal 2023 elections. Poland’s two main parties, the right-wing Law and Justice and the center-right Civic Platform, are locked in a historic battle. This election will determine Poland’s...

Cement (and its main application, concrete) is very carbon-intensive – but it does not have to be. Safe, scalable, and cost-effective low- and zero-carbon cements exist today but face barriers. Ecodesign can ensure that cement is decarbonised – whether in the CPR, or (more likely) in the ESPR.

Support for defense innovation is an effective tool for ensuring strategic autonomy. In Hungary, two state actors, the Hungarian Development Promotion Office and the Defence Innovation Research Institute are working in cooperation to build effective innovation capacity and synergies in the region and across Europe.

France, which has for a long time been criticised for its lack of accessibility measures for disabled people, presented a ten-point action plan ahead of 2024's Paris Olympics to boost public infrastructure for those with impairments and access needs.

The European Commission has rejected criticism that its aid policy may hinder migration and curb human rights, after being accused of breaking global aid rules by a major development NGO. 

Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques will bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition, we look at the race against time to...

The German Green party has strongly distanced itself from a proposal on driving licences made by French Green EU lawmaker Karima Delli after politicians from Germany's ruling and opposition parties strongly criticised the proposals.

European Investment Bank (EIB) president Werner Hoyer highlighted the importance of climate action but warned of the risks of exploitation of the Global South during his speech at the Climate Ambition Summit at the 78th UN General Assembly. 

More than a decade after EU-wide nature reserves were created to protect the continent’s most vulnerable species, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found on Thursday (21 September) that Germany failed to adequately protect them.

Join this EURACTIV Conference to discuss the potential of energy storage in securing a sustainable future. Questions to be discussed include: - What are the key challenges and opportunities in advancing energy storage technologies for a sustainable energy future? - What financing and support mechanisms are necessary for driving the development and widespread adoption of energy storage technologies? - How can collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders accelerate the implementation of energy storage?

Romania now has a great challenge: how to support Ukraine without damaging its own political and economic landscape. 

The European Commission’s draft proposal for a new category of cars running exclusively on e-fuels will de facto stop combustion engine cars from being sold after 2035 as the technical requirements cannot realistically be met, the head of the eFuel Alliance told Euractiv in an interview.