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European countries change course over their military support to Israel
One year into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries remain divided over their military support for Israel. Despite international efforts...
The environmental cost of Europe's hunt for lithium
As the European Union accelerates its push for net-zero emissions, it is looking to boost lithium production across various member states. This essential mineral, cruc...
Let the grilling of the commissioner-nominees begin
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (JURI) met on Thursday (3 October) to start the vetting of commissioners-designate to see who is fit to join th...
EU eyes migration routes as humanitarian crisis in Lebanon unfolds
EU foreign ministers this week discussed the possibility of incoming migrant flows to the bloc amid concerns over Israel's ground offensive in southern Lebanon, the Eu...
Starmer’s first shot at resetting ties with Brussels
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with the European Commission in Brussels today, for the first time since he won a landslide victory in the UK general electio...
Challenges and high expectations as Rutte starts first day as NATO chief
Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday (1 October), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic...
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party triumphs in national election
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPO) won the most votes in Sunday’s election, the first time it has topped the poll in post-war history, in line with forecasts. Wit...
EU divided over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles amid growing geopolitical tensions
Discussions about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are intensifying following a recent meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday (26 September). ...
The EU defence budget dilemma
Facing pressure from Russian aggression in the east, the EU has pledged to build an independent, cross-border military under an ambitious defence strategy.Boosting def...
ICRC urges protection of civilians as Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens regional spill over
The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating. Though not officially termed a war, the escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Leban...
Brussels watches as Barnier reveals government to navigate political crisis
Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has revealed his government, keeping much of the pro-Macron agenda while making key concessions to the far-right R...
UN Future Summit hoped to be 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity despite key leaders missing
World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN Summit of the Future, which UN Secretary-General António Guterres described as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" ...
Germany's border crackdown fuels EU divide on migration policy
More and more EU member states are moving away from the notion of a united EU front on migration, opting for individual solutions instead. Germany's recent decision to...
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...