Belgian police conduct raids as new corruption scandal rocks EU Parliament
Several individuals have been arrested.
EU affairs
Brussels is โhonoredโ Canadians want to join the EU โ but says it wonโt happen
EU says it is flattered by poll results, but calls on Canada to fight Trump tariffs hand in hand.
The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesnโt care.
As desperate European leaders beg the U.S. president to let them join peace talks, is he even listening?
Merz mulls EPP insider Christian Kremer as his EU affairs chief
Kremer could become Merzโs right-hand man on EU affairs as chief Europe adviser in the chancellery, Euractiv has learned.
Chasing the Don: How EU politicians are jockeying for position with Trump
From Nigel Farage to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, EU politicians are competing for the privilege of being Europe’s Trump whisperer.
Ukraine and US diplomatic chiefs invited to next EU ministers meeting
Kyiv is anxious to discuss Washington’s plans to end its war with Russia.
Unpacking the Polish EU presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka
In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews the Polish number 3 in the EU affairs ministry Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.
The post Unpacking the Polish EU presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka appeared first on Euractiv.
Integrate? Europeโs Muslims are damned if we do and damned if we donโt | Shada Islam
The new allegation in Islamophobic discourse is that even Muslims who appear โwell-integratedโ hate the westReporting on the rise of anti-Muslim hostility across Europe means repeatedly hearing generalisations about Europeโs 25 million Muslims. We are …
Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage?
The specter of Farage’s Reform party looms large as Britain seeks a reset in relations with the EU.
Costaโs honeymoon as European Council chief will be short-lived
The former Portuguese prime minister faces a difficult job in bridging EU disagreements while France and Germany remain distracted by domestic concerns.
EU affairs ministers rebuke Georgia and Turkey in enlargement conclusions
EU affairs ministers rebuke Georgia and Turkey in enlargement conclusions
Europeโs next top diplomat is ready to be undiplomatic
Will Kaja Kallas be able to make her voice heard?
Prosecutors ask for sentence barring Marine Le Pen from running for president in embezzlement trial
The three-time presidential candidate is accused of having embezzled EU funds, charges she denies.
Germany may hold election sooner than planned, Scholz says
Asked about the prospect of working with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the Chancellor said: “We dance with whomever is in the room.”
Moldovans head to polls in major test for EU future
Authorities tell POLITICO they are working to fight Russian interference after first-round vote was marred by allegations of bribery and intimidation.
Standards at stake: the EUโs plan to balance SEP licensing and innovation
The EUโs Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) proposal aims to streamline licensing but critics warn it could stifle innovation, weaken R&D incentives, and complicate involvement for SMEs.
Albania begins EU accession talks
But it could still take decades before the country joins the bloc.
Look at this photo of Ursula von der Leyenโs new team โ and tell me the EU doesnโt have a diversity problem | Shada Islam
I have seen how structural racism is embedded in the EUโs institutions. A recruitment revolution is neededAs Ursula von der Leyen sweet-talked and bullied EU leaders to send more women to Brussels over recent weeks, I kept hoping she would also make he…
Biden needs to be the last Irish-American US president
In desperately seeking to maintain its privileged position in Washington, successive Irish governments have unintentionally sabotaged their credibility within the EU.
What Austria’s electoral results mean for EU affairs
Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPร)ย secured victory in Sunday’s general election.
Rare disease realities: Patient perspectives across the EU
References [1] Fabry Disease. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16235-fabry-diseaseย [2] Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1444/ย [3] Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis 4B. National Library of Medicine.ย ย https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/medgen/108615 [4] European Reference Networks. European Commission. https://health.ec.europa.eu/rare-diseases-and-european-reference-networks/european-reference-networks_enย [5] CRA Insights. A Landscape Assessment of Newborn Screening (NBS) in Europe. Charles River Associates. https://media.crai.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/28135510/CRA-Insights-NBS-Policy-Updated-28-February-2024-vSTCCR.pdfย
Solid science in Europe: a farewell song?
Maintaining the highest standards is the only avenue to strengthen the EU health sector.
What the new French government means for Brussels
With both president and prime minister vying for control in the policy domain, the political picture could look somewhat different.
EU environment commissioner to face tough crowd in Parliament
Sweden’s poor environmental record has some MEPs worried about commissioner choice.
French PM Barnier unveils new government, putting budget and EU affairs under his purview
The Cabinet is the โmost right-wing’ in more than a decade.
Hungary piggybacks on Dutch EU migration opt-out request
EU countries are legally bound to abide by the bloc’s migration and asylum rules.
Meet the commissioners: Class of 2024
Everything you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term.
โAnyone but himโ: Inside Ursula von der Leyenโs long breakup with Thierry Breton
The split between the Commission president and her biggest internal critic had been brewing for years.
Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉโs nomination brings key Macron ally to European Commission
Stรฉphane Sรฉjournรฉ, one of President Emmanuel Macronโs closest confidants, was nominated as France’s EU Commissioner on Monday (16 September), signalling that the French president remains in control of EU affairs amid political instability at home.
โDragon-Bearโ: How China and Russiaโs spy operations overlap in Europe
Beijing is recruiting agents among EU politicians who have demonstrated fealty to Moscow, underscoring their alignment, according to a senior European intelligence official.
Luxembourg picks Christophe Hansen for next EU Commission
Farmer’s son has been floated as a potential candidate for the agriculture portfolio.
Von der Leyenโs new Commission: The names we know so far โ as Belgium misses deadline
Almost all the nominees have been put forward for the next top team of EU commissioners.
Hungaryโs gatherings get cold shoulder after Putin visit
At least four countries sent lower-ranking officials in protest to a Tuesday meeting in Budapest, a day after the EU executive told its commissioners to stay home.
Sweden nominates EU minister as its next European commissioner
EU Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall will replace Ylva Johansson as Stockholm’s pick for Brussels.
Berlin-Ankara โGrey Wolvesโ row rumbles on as Germany summons Turkish envoy
Diplomatic clash between Germany and Turkey is heating up.
Germany and Turkey clash over football playerโs nationalist wolf salute
“Symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists have no place in our stadiums,” a German minister said.
Zelenskyy to attend EU leadersโ summit
Ukraine’s EU accession talks are set to formally start Tuesday.
How to navigate Hungaryโs EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
The countryโs Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.
Ukraine and Moldova to start EU membership talks on Tuesday
“I am grateful to everyone on our team who worked hard to make this historic step a reality,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Make Europe Great Again: Hungary channels Trump in EU presidency slogan
Hungary unveils priorities for six-month time at helm of EU.
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USโs Yellen says G7 loan to Ukraine is definitely legal
โThereโs no legal issue here,โ the Treasury secretary said.
Slovenia blasts Bosnia and Herzegovina for blocking EU voting by its citizens
The move could hinder Savajevo’s European accession progress, Slovenian President Nataลกa Pirc Musar warns.
Italian ministers dismiss next commissioner rumours
Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti (Lega/ID) and EU Affairs Minister Raffaele Fitto (Fratelli d’Italia/ECR) have dismissed rumours they are in the running to become the next commissioner for Italy, despite Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Mi…
Irelandโs the ultimate defense freeloader
In effect, Dublin has abdicated responsibility of protecting the Europeโs northwestern borders.
โNo longer justifiableโ: European leaders condemn Israelโs strike on refugee camp
Israel’s actions are “incompatible with international law,” German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said.
US assures Europe: Weโll keep sending you gas, we promise
Joe Biden’s decision to pause new LNG projects rattled Europe, which is increasingly reliant on the US product.
Putinโs Estonia provocation rings alarm bells in the Baltics
EU demands Russia explain its unilateral demarcation of the Narva River on the Estonian-Russian border.
The frontrunners for the next European Commission
Even before the European elections, maneuvering is under way for top jobs in Brussels.
Belgian PM files complaint against radio host who told listeners to shoot him
The presenter was immediately suspended, according to Waregem1 radio station.
New Dutch government drives wedge through EU liberals
Valรฉrie Hayer, the leading candidate for Emmanuel Macron’s party in France, slammed decision by Mark Rutte’s party to join Geert Wilders.
Georgians fighting for Europe fear Brussels missing in action
While Washington warns of sanctions amid a heavy-handed crackdown on protesters, the EU is struggling to even get its own story straight.
Austria plans to deport convicts to Kosovo
Denmark is trying to enact a similar plan.
MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected)
POLITICOโs guide to key European lawmakers to pay attention to in the run-up to EU election June 6-9.
German MEP embroiled in China spy scandal refuses to step down
Maximilian Krah insisted he “will remain” the far-right AfD’s lead candidate.
Why Ukraine is losing the war with Russia
The Westโs failure to send weapons to Kyiv is putting Putin on course for victory.ย
Former high priest of EU politics Selmayr finds higher calling in the Vatican
“The monster of the Berlaymont” has been nominated for a new role.
Europeโs Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south | Shada Islam
By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle EastThe European Unionโs failure to hold Israel to account for violations of international law in Gaza has blown a…
Occupy Brussels! Viktor Orbรกnโs plan for Europe
In the Hungarian leader, the EU faces a new type of Euroskeptic, one who doesnโt want to leave the bloc but shape it.
Intensive pig farming hogs scarce water in drought-hit Catalonia
Europeโs top pork-producing region is ground zero for intensive systems that devour scarce water and cause nitrate pollution.
Madagascar demands EU replace envoy who condemned child rapist castration law
The Malagasy parliament had passed the disputed bill in February.
Serious security breach hits EU police agency
The disappearance of the sensitive files of top police officials has sparked a crisis at Europol.
Vote for me! Why turnout is the EU Parliamentโs biggest election challenge
Last time around, there were celebrations at the turnout rate. Will the upward trend continue?
Could Polandโs promotion to Europeโs top table be a turning point for Ukraine? | Paul Taylor
The rebirth of the โWeimar Triangleโ suggests that Franco-German tensions are on the mend and a common agenda on arming Kyiv is possiblePolandโs longstanding struggle for a bigger say in European leadership may finally be gaining ground with the reviva…
[Agenda] EU summit, Gaza, Ukraine, reforms in focus this WEEK
This week, EU leaders come together in Brussels for theirย usual two-day summit to discuss defence, enlargement, migration and foreign affairs. EU ministers for foreign affairs and EU affairs will meet earlier in the week to prepare the European Council.
Giorgia Meloniโs plan to run Europe โ and befriend Donald Trump
The Italian prime minister is courting Trump and preparing to tilt European policy her way.
Draghi should lead the European Council
It was the Italian politicianโs โwhatever it takesโ approach that saved the eurozone. And EU leaders should unleash that same spirit to counter the blocโs challenges once more.
As Haiti gang violence rages, EU evacuates all diplomatic staff
Brussels is “extremely concerned” about developments on the Caribbean island.
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas says she wonโt try to unseat Ursula von der Leyen
Kallas says she wants to focus on her current job.
Macron completes painstaking reshuffle with EU affairs, health, energy appointments
It took one month for Emmanuel Macron to complete the government reshuffle (and alienate key allies).
โRent is too damn high!โ Europeโs growing housing crisis
In this episode we look at a crisis that is affecting many Europeans in most EU countries: skyrocketing rents and house prices, a shortage of flats, long waiting lists for social or affordable housing โ commonplace problems from Greece to Luxembourg to Portugal.ย Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICOโs Aitor Hernรกndez-Morales and Sorcha Edwards, secretary [โฆ]
Europeโs war against tobacco has a new target: Nicotine
As the market for nicotine pouches grows, Brussels is eyeing regulation.
Orbรกn to David Cameron: Great to have you back, buddy
‘Glad to see a friendly and familiar face in the arena of politics,’ Hungarian prime minister says.
Too many boomers in Brussels? EU goes big on its age problem
The European Commission is revamping its hiring system to attract more young people to its ranks.
The race to regulate AI before itโs too late
Presented by Equinor.
EU shrugs as pro-Russia pals Orbรกn and Fico troll the West after Putin handshake
EU diplomats say there’s a limited amount of wrecking Hungary and Slovakia can do, but fears about their pro-Moscow stances run deep.
Ukraineโs top prosecutor vows to meet key EU membership conditions within months
Andrii Kostyn told POLITICO Kyiv will soon deliver on Brussels’ demands for fighting corruption, despite Russian attempts to sabotage the work.
EU rejects fast-tracking Spain’s Catalan language bid
Spain’s request to make Catalan, Galician, and Basque official EU languages has been put on hold by EU affairs ministers, making it harder for PM Sรกnchez to stay in power.
House of Lords EU Affairs chairman: Brexit means UK risks being sidelined in global affairs
The UK faces a โreal risk of being sidelinedโ on global affairs as a result of Brexit, Peter Ricketts, who chairs the House of Lords European Affairs Committee, told EURACTIV in an interview, all the while praising a thaw in the EU-UK relationship.
Italian EU minister calls for reflection period before more enlargement
Before proceeding with EU enlargement, there is a need to reflect on member states’ priorities and the bloc’s financial capacity, Italian EU Affairs Minister Raffaele Fitto said at an event on Tuesday. Fitto called for time to reflect durin…
A Viking funeral? Dwindling Nordics in Brussels blame the EUย
Northern countries want to revise the EUโs recruitmentโs system to increase their share of Eurocrats.
Italyโs Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist โidiotsโ in Albania
Albanian prime minister complains over โฌ80 dine-and-dash caper in Berat.
9 ways Dutch political paralysis hits the EU
Political limbo likely to hold back the Netherlands’ influence on key files in Brussels.