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EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term
EU economy ministers will meet today (November 21) to discuss the future of EU-US trade relations although the prospect of a possible protectionist and pro-tariff Trum...
How the European Commission's deadlock might finally break
The European Parliament is on the brink of finalising the new College of Commissioners after weeks of negotiations, according to a draft seen by Euractiv.Spain’s Teres...
Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?
Today marks 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region, entered by Ukrainian force...
How Musk’s White House appointment could test the EU
Billionaire Elon Musk’s recent appointment to lead the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to send shockwaves across the Atlantic, testing the EU...
German snap elections: Everything we know so far
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s efforts to maintain stability following the collapse of his three-party coalition have come up against fierce opposition and mounting public p...
The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law
On Thursday (14 November), the European Parliament will decide the fate of a landmark anti-deforestation law, the EUDR, which aims to break the link between EU imports...
Commissioner hearings end without conclusions as the real negotiations begin
Tuesday (12 November) marked the last day of hearings at the European Parliament, yet no conclusions were reached – in a clear indication that all political parties ha...
COP29 climate summit: what to expect as key world leaders sit out
Delegates from nearly 200 countries are hunkered down for 11 days of intense climate talks at COP29 in Baku, but with prominent leaders noticeably absent, doubts about...
German coalition collapse: What European leaders fear
Germany’s coalition government collapsed on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first minority government in over 40 years and possible snap elections - a turn of eve...
How Donald Trump’s comeback will shape the rest of the world
Once-convicted, twice-impeached Republican firebrand Donald Trump will serve a second term as president of the United States, after unprecedented preliminary results i...
US Election Night: What happened and what it means for the EU
Last night, Americans headed to the polls to shape not only their own future but also that of the rest of the world by voting for the next US president. Kamala Harris ...
Šefčovič’s plan to toughen Europe’s trade strategy against US, China
As the world of politics divides its attention between Brussels’ commissioners' hearings and Washington’s election frenzy, Commissioner-designate for Trade Maroš Šefčo...
EPP power play set to shape outcome of Commissioner hearings
The European Parliament hearings of Commissioner-designates will start on Monday afternoon (4 November), but unlike in previous hearings, the European People’s Party (...
Niinistö report: How the EU must gear up for future crises
According to a landmark report by former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö, the EU has much to change to be prepared for future crises.The report’s reality check, as he...
How Putin’s grip on the east could influence EU’s enlargement package
Today, the European Commission unveils its 2024 Enlargement Package, a set of documents shaping Brussels' engagement with Eastern Europe.Last year's document introduce...
EU eyes Georgia amid election fraud allegations
Last weekend's parliamentary elections in Georgia have sparked significant controversy amid allegations of electoral manipulation before and during polling day. Key c...
Why Brussels is keeping its nose out of Washington
With just seven days until the year's most crucial election taking place in the United States, EU political leaders are reluctant to give opinions on future legislatio...
Moldova and Georgia: how domestic struggles threaten EU dreams
Moldova and Georgia are at a crossroads in their paths toward European integration. Just recently, Moldova held a constitutional referendum where voters expressed thei...
Commissioners-designate hearings: What to expect in the next phase
The commissioners-designate have responded to questions posed by the European Parliament in writing, kick-starting the first phase of their hearings in early November ...
Why legal experts are worried about an EU debate on 'return hubs'
Outsourcing the management of migrants is back on the European Parliament's agenda on Wednesday, with EU groups likely to clash over the viability of return centres si...
The EU's eight flagship projects of common interest to boost defence
The EU is poised to launch a series of ambitious defence initiatives under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to bolster its military capabilities over the...
EU ventures to regulate e-commerce's breakneck growth
The European Union is stepping up its oversight of major online platforms (VLOPs) on multiple fronts. Today Parliament debates reforms to the customs code to protect c...
Security and unity challenges awaiting EU's first defence commissioner
The EU will have its first-ever Defence Commissioner, Andris Kubilius, and his agenda is anything but straightforward. He has to unite member states on defence policy ...
Migration concerns take centre stage at European Council summit
EU migration policy will be at the forefront of the European Council summit today (17 October) as tougher measures against irregular immigration have gained momentum. ...
Has the EU underestimated its relationship with Gulf countries?
EU and Gulf leaders are meeting on Wednesday (16 October) in Brussels in a first-ever summit between the two regions. Co-chaired by outgoing European Council President...
Albania-EU membership talks to kick off with corruption, checks and balances
High levels of corruption and limited media freedom are among the issues at the forefront of Albania's EU accession negotiations, which begin today (15 October), 16 ye...
EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today (14 October) to discuss urgent matters, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the volatile sit...
The future of the EU budget behind the leak
The long-term EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), may soon see structural reforms. A leaked document from this week hints at the merger of v...
Orbán's relations with Brussels at boiling point
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a tense exchange at the Strasbourg plenary on 9 October, after Orbán o...
EU ministers' not-so-subtle rightward shift on migration
Thursday’s Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting has laid bare the stark shift in EU member states' approach to migration, as right-wing politics gain ground across...