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The climate ambitions of the next EU Commission
All eyes are on Teresa Ribera, after President von der Leyen tasked the Spanish politician with steering Europe's green transition while ensuring its competitiveness. ...
Von der Leyen launches new EU Commission with surprising picks
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her proposed team of European Commissioners, highlighting significant leadership changes. Six executive vice preside...
Breton out, Séjourné in: What triggered the resignation?
Thierry Breton, the EU's Internal Market Commissioner, announced his resignation from the European Commission on 16 September, citing tensions with President Ursula vo...
Ukraine seeks Western ammunition as Putin threatens NATO-Russia war
NATO's Military Committee met in Prague on Friday and Saturday to discuss stepping up NATO's support package for Ukraine, after Russia warned NATO that a strike with W...
EU committee rejects double standards on pesticide levels allowed in food
EU farmers must comply with strict production standards, and so should third-country producers if they want to export to the EU, according to the latest vote by Parlia...
EU antitrust chief Vestager to leave Commission with a bang
EU antitrust head Margrethe Vestager is wrapping up her tenure at the European Commission with two major victories as the European court of Justice ruled against Apple...
Trump v Harris: The debate that defined the US presidential race
Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening (5 September) for their first – and likely their only – confronta...
Draghi: The EU to consider report's proposals or face 'slow agony'
Mario Draghi handed his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlining the urgent need to boost...
All the President’s women: the candidates competing for the next EU Commission
As Brussels raises concerns about the next European Commission resembling a 'men's club', President Ursula von der Leyen stands firm on the need for gender balance amo...
Why Macron chose Barnier as France's new prime minister
After months of political deadlock, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday (5 Se...
Strategic Dialogue calls for big changes in EU farm funding
The Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture concluded on 4 September after almost eigth months of negotiations involving 29 key players in the agrifood sector....
The EU's plan to reshape its defence policy
As the EU gears up for a new era in defence, the focus is shifting to how the Commission and Parliament will align their differing interests. The new subcommittee's up...
Far-right election success pushes Germany towards political instability
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won about one-third of the votes in the state elections in eastern Germany. This prompted parties across the political spec...
How the French political impasse is undermining Macron in Europe
Two months after snap elections, France remains without a coalition or prime minister-elect, despite five days of government consultations. For President Macron, the d...
Who is the Telegram CEO and why is he being prosecuted in France?
Paris prosecutors have opened a formal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a probe into organised crime-related activities on the messaging a...
Germany's role in the uncertain future of the Schengen area
The nearly 40-year-old treaty that established the border-free travel zone in Europe is under strain as countries like Austria, France, and Germany increasingly flout ...
Why climate NGOs are taking the EU commission to court
Yesterday and today two NGO groups announced the launch of two climate lawsuits against the EU Commission, challenging both the EU’s taxonomy framework and its 2030 ca...
How are Chinese exports putting Germany’s top industries on collision course?
China’s aggressive industrial strategy, which has China flooding global markets with heavily subsidised exports, is increasingly placing it on a collision course with ...
Why forming the next EU Commission might be harder than expected
With the deadline to submit candidates for the next EU Commission approaching this Friday (30 August), time is running out for the selection process. The mix of rumour...
What are the controversies around novel foods
The term “novel foods” is becoming more popular by the day. But to make it to the European supermarkets it needs to be assessed by the EU food safety authority and the...
ECB's high-stakes balancing act amid economic turmoil
The European Central Bank (ECB) is a powerhouse in the EU, wielding influence over financial supervision, foreign exchange reserves, and economic forecasts. The ECB’s ...
Getting Europe's rail system back on track
Railways are the most environmentally sustainable mode of transport, compared to cars or planes, yet, they remain chronically underfunded and underdeveloped in Europe....
Why the European Union became the drug market's next big target
The European Union is increasingly in the crosshairs of international drug lords, according to the latest data from the European Drugs Agency (EUDA) - a growing focus ...
Inside the world of lobbying
Brussels ranks second only to Washington in the number of lobbyists, with nearly one public affairs representative for every person employed in the European institutio...
Summer Top10: The EU Commissioners guessing game
With the EU elections just days away, speculations about the identity of Commissioner candidates are growing louder. If the new European Commission president is select...
Summer Top10: Why authoritarian leaders are on the rise, according to the latest UN report
Around the globe, the number of citizens who show unwavering support for democracy is on the rise but there are also more and more of those voting for leaders who may ...
Summer Top10: Ursula von der Leyen: round two
Ursula von der Leyen convinced 401 members of the European Parliament to vote in her favour, out of 707. This time, she was re-elected as Commission President with a 4...
Summer Top10: What do the UK elections mean for the EU?
UK citizens head to the polls today for a general election widely expected to end the 14 years of Conservative rule and return the Labour Party to power, prompting que...
Summer Top10: Can Meloni always get what she wants?
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has successfully leveraged her exclusion from the EU top job talks to reinforce her party's Eurosceptic narrative and position he...
Summer Top10: Hungary’s plan to 'make Europe great again' begins
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" is a saying that feels particularly relevant in Brussels as Hungary prepares to take over the presidency of the Euro...
