In today’s edition: Parliament pushes for a rewrite of the EU’s €2 trillion budget after talks over €865 billion in national subsidy plans yield no breakthrough, the Commission prepares alternative funding options for Ukraine as its Russian asset loan …
In today’s edition: Norway could unlock the EU’s frozen-assets loan to Ukraine by tapping its sovereign wealth fund, Parliament threatens to torpedo the Commission’s €2 trillion budget proposal, and ex-Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders faces money l…
The patents are at the center of a battle between the companies that own them and those that use them.
In today’s edition: Manfred Weber under fire over a tailor-made Parliament post, climate ministers eye a watered-down 2040 target before COP30, and EPSO’s recruitment chaos leaves tens of thousands in limbo
In today’s edition: Brussels narrows its shortlist to replace DG Competition chief Olivier Guersent, EU countries weigh expanding Frontex’s remit to drone defence and infrastructure protection, and France’s climbdown clears the way for a 2040 climate d…
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi has been imprisoned in the UAE for almost a year for criticising Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi governmentsThe UN special rapporteur on torture is being urged to investigate Lebanon’s role in the treatment of the Egyptian-Turkish p…
In today’s edition: Parliament’s main political groups gang up on von der Leyen’s €2 trillion spending plan, Spain’s Sánchez fends off a Senate grilling, and Denmark scrambles to sway France, Italy, and Poland on the EU’s 2040 climate goal
In today’s edition: Rob Jetten, the likely next Dutch prime minister, calls for Europe to ‘defeat Putin’, Ireland’s Leo Varadkar admits avoiding a clash with Viktor Orbán on LGBTQI rights, and EU ambassadors push to delay the bloc’s anti-deforestation …
In today’s edition: Dutch voters head to the polls as Rob Jetten’s progressive D66 gains momentum, a probe reveals the EU kept paying a convicted neo-Nazi MEP, and Brussels and New Delhi inch closer to a trade deal after ‘constructive’ talks
The European Parliament’s center right weighs turning its back on historical mainstream alliances in its push to cut red tape.
In today’s edition: a gay rights controversy jolts the Dutch election as centrist parties eye a comeback, Pedro Sánchez’s fragile alliance unravels after Catalan separatists cut ties, and Berlin urges restraint as EU-China trade tensions escalate over …
In today’s edition: a top MEP says the Commission is poised to amend its €2 trillion budget proposal, Geert Wilders is tipped to win the Dutch election but unlikely to become prime minister, and Parliament faces scrutiny over EU funds awarded to a prof…
In today’s edition: Belgium balks at the legal and financial risks of using frozen Russian assets, Friedrich Merz’s premature Mercosur victory claim falls flat, and EU leaders urge Roberta Metsola to rally Parliament behind the red tape-cutting agenda
In today’s edition: both the EU and US are poised to impose new sanctions on Russia, MEPs send the simplification drive into uncharted waters, and Giorgia Meloni prepares to unveil a migration plan at a leaders’ breakfast
In today’s edition: European capitals deploy “simplification diplomats” to lead a regulatory rollback in Brussels, Parliament clashes with Belgian prosecutors over MEP immunity, and Hungary doubles down on plans to host a Trump-Putin peace summit despi…
On 22 October at 14.30, Parliament President Roberta Metsola and rapporteur Jörgen Warborn will brief journalists on new sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
In today’s edition: Europe’s dependence on the US grows as Trump shapes foreign policy from afar, Bulgaria opens its skies for Putin ahead of the Budapest summit, and the Commission begins quietly dismantling the Green Deal under political pressure
In today’s edition: EU diplomats meet in Brussels on the 19th package of Russia sanctions after Austria lifts its veto, foreign ministers in Luxembourg discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, and rising tensions in Georgia, and Swedish leaders clash over mig…
In today’s edition: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agree to meet in Hungary for Ukraine peace talks without Zelenskyy, EU negotiators make a final push to salvage the bloc’s anti-corruption directive, and Europe’s Socialists gather in Amsterdam to con…
“We have secured guarantees that EU funds will build European capabilities, free from external dependence,” said EDIP’s co-rapporteur, French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann
In today’s edition: the Commission unveils its defence “readiness” plan amid fresh power struggles in Brussels, Dolors Montserrat admits to pocketing a €350 daily allowance from her EPP side job, and Euractiv scoops the Commission’s 2026 policy program…
In today’s edition: Belgium urges EU backing for coordinated deportations to Afghanistan, the US Secretary of War meets NATO chiefs as EU ministers debate aid for Ukraine, and MEPs say Ursula von der Leyen supports a renewed push to end daylight saving…
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The transport committee’s position is sharply at odds with the Commission and the Council.
In today’s edition: French PM Sébastien Lecornu is set to outline policy priorities before lawmakers as censure votes loom, interior ministers are expected to clash over EU deportation rules in Luxembourg, and MEPs back stronger air passenger rights, p…
In today’s edition: “Beast of the Berlaymont” Martin Selmayr, former head of Cabinet to Jean-Claude Juncker, eyes a frontline EU comeback, Manfred Weber comes under pressure after French EPP MEPs backed a far-right censure motion against the Commission…
Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn will brief journalists on changes to sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies, on Monday 13 October at 18.15.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
In today’s edition: Ursula von der Leyen survives censure motions, but tensions simmer beneath the surface, Brussels plans tougher visa measures for non-EU countries, and Belgian police foil a suspected terror plot targeting Bart De Wever
Rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, BG) and shadows will brief journalists on the review of EU air passengers rights rules following a vote in the Transport Committee on Monday.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
In today’s edition: Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission faces two censure votes in Parliament, both expected to fail, Friedrich Merz comes under pressure as car industry chiefs arrive in Berlin for a major summit, the new US ambassador to the EU says Bru…
The Socialists and liberals folded after the center-right EPP threatened to ditch them and work with the far right instead.
In today’s edition: Roberta Metsola eyes an unprecedented third run for the European Parliament presidency, Robert Fico stalls progress as EU diplomats meet on the 19th sanctions package against Russia, and Brussels folds Gaza reconstruction into Donal…
In today’s edition: In today’s edition: French PM Sébastien Lecornu prepares for last-ditch talks to rescue his government, centrists in the European Parliament close ranks to shield Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission from censure motions, and EU negoti…
The results highlight the wide reach of a group of chemicals linked to cancer, liver damage and fertility problems.
Without more robust assistance from its allies, financial and political pressure from the U.S. will make the court a weaker institution — if it survives at all.
In today’s edition: billionaire populist Andrej Babiš’ ANO party wins the parliamentary election in Czechia, Bruno Le Maire returns as armed forces minister in Lecornu’s new French government, negotiators meet in Egypt for indirect peace talks between …
In today’s edition: EU diplomats consider Schengen travel curbs for Moscow envoys, Belgian PM Bart De Wever signals openness to using frozen Russian assets, and Andrej Babiš’ ANO party leads as Czech voters head to a two-day parliamentary election
Special Rapporteur Marcos Orellana writes that a European Commission proposal “seems to conflict” with basic “rights to health and environmental protection.”
In today’s edition: Greta Thunberg is detained by Israeli forces after they intercept aid flotilla boats to Gaza, EU member states draft a blueprint for an Affordable Housing Master Plan, and European leaders in Copenhagen back a stronger role for defe…
Changement ou continuité ? POLITICO vous donne les députés sur la ligne de départ pour les présidences des commissions permanentes et les deux postes de rapporteurs du budget.
In today’s edition: EU leaders meet in Copenhagen for an informal European Council to discuss Ukraine and defence, the Commission and Parliament clash in Brussels over the ‘omnibus’ package to cut red tape, and Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan complicate…
In today’s edition: European leaders back Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza as Hamas remains silent, the EPP stays quiet on whether MEP Dolors Montserrat draws a second salary, and an EU loan proposal and accession gambit expose Brussels’ limits in Uk…
In today’s edition: Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party wins election, industry ministers brace for a clash over a proposed €234 billion competitiveness fund; and drone threats cast a shadow over EU summits in Copenhagen this week
In today’s edition: Friedrich Merz urges the EU to unlock €140 billion in Russian reserves as an interest-free loan to Ukraine, Kyiv prepares to brief EU leaders on its ‘drone wall’ strategy against airspace incursions, the Netherlands and Uganda agree…
Italy’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on whether two ministers and a cabinet secretary can be prosecuted over the case.
In today’s edition: Ursula von der Leyen says NATO should shoot down Russian jets, ex-Palestinian PM casts doubt on the EU’s ‘Donor Group’ plan for Gaza, a Slovak MEP mocks the EU transport debate with an Instagram stunt, and the Brussels effect fades …
In today’s edition: the EU is accused of stalling the anti-deforestation law to appease the US, Belgium’s Molenbeek competes to become the 2030 Capital of Culture, eight candidates vie to replace Kövesi as the EU’s top prosecutor, and the Commission at…
In today’s edition: NATO allies meet to address Russian airspace violations, an internal rift emerges in the Commission over new Israel sanctions, EU capitals push to dilute the AI Act mid-rollout, and the EU palms off the Green Deal with an Indonesia …
In today’s edition: Europe’s foreign policy play unfolds across the Atlantic, Britain, Canada, and Australia recognise the Palestinian state, Ursula von der Leyen’s interview with eight papers is exposed as pre-scripted, and Russian drone incursions re…
France and others frustrated with U.S. inaction on Israel have few options to reorient the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
In today’s edition: EU ambassadors meet on the bloc’s 19th package of sanctions against Russia, protesters clash with police in France during nationwide anti-austerity strikes with 181 arrested, and EU countries tentatively agree to a vague 2035 climat…
In today’s edition: French authorities brace for nationwide protests with 800,000 expected on the streets, two Italian lawmakers tied to Qatargate rejoin the S&D after suspension, and environment ministers meet on the 2035 climate target as Denmark…
In today’s edition: Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will propose a faster phase-out of Russian energy, lawmakers prepare to vote on lifting Italian MEP Ilaria Salis’ immunity, and the Commission is set to unveil a new ‘strategic agenda’ with India
In today’s edition: a Belgian legal paper calls for more conservative judges and a stricter asylum stance, one year on Ursula von der Leyen shows little progress on Draghi’s competitiveness blueprint, and Friedrich Merz vows ‘war’ on antisemitism at a …
In today’s edition: Friedrich Merz’s CDU wins as the far-right AfD triples its vote in a bellwether state, new French PM Sébastien Lecornu says he’ll scrap his predecessor’s plan to cut two national holidays, and Belgian PM Bart De Wever backs Israeli …
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In today’s edition: the European Parliament calls for member states to recognise Palestine, France pledges to send warplanes to Poland amid a NATO defence boost, and detained EU staffer Mikalai Khilo is freed in a prisoner deal with Belarus
In today’s edition: the EU condemns Russia’s “intentional” drone incursion into Polish airspace, Emmanuel Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, and Ursula von der Leyen floats tougher sanctions against Israel over Gaza
Tunisian authorities deny an attack took place.
PM Pedro Sánchez announces that ships transporting fuel and planes carrying defense materiel to the country will be banned from Spanish ports and airspace.
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Prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif shares video of “relentless bombardment” shortly before he died Sunday night.
Wednesday marked the end of the two-day presentation in the Italian Parliament of the latest report by the UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, recently sanctioned by the United States
Centrist MEPs immediately condemned the far-right lawmaker’s move, which is unlikely to succeed.
Parliament’s centrist and left-wing forces have vowed to try and stop Ondřej Knotek from stalling work on the 2040 target.
The EU budget Commissioner’s presentation was poorly received by MEPs: “Negotiations start on the wrong foot”, says rapporteur.
The two EU conservative heavyweights’ growing divisions are coming to a head over a crucial 2040 climate target.
Rubio accused U.N. Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese of leading “political and economic warfare” against the U.S. and Israel.
The Patriots for Europe, a new far-right force in Brussels, has won the right to lead the European Parliament’s 2040 climate target discussions.
The Patriots for Europe group will be in charge of delicate negotiations on the next emissions-cutting milestone.
Agriculture Committee rapporteur Carmen Crespo Díaz will brief journalists on Tuesday on the upcoming reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP).Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
BRUSSELS — European Parliament center-right lawmaker Axel Voss wants the EU to do more to make sure generative artificial intelligence isn’t built off the work of European artists and creators for free, according to a draft report seen by POLITICO. Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, rightsholders have been speaking out against AI firms they […]
Rome’s sweeping new security decree looks set to put more people behind bars, but overcrowded prisons can’t cope.
With the EU’s competitiveness push gaining urgency amid growing trade tensions with the U.S., plans to tighten pharmaceutical rules could soften — making the final legislation more industry-friendly than originally envisioned.
Following the vote in plenary, Parliament’s rapporteur Ana Catarina Mendes (S&D, Portugal), will answer questions on ongoing and new concerns about the state of European values.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European …
The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body’s political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO’s and media listed and potentially fined.
Centrist Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing a week from hell.
Standing rapporteur for Kosovo, Riho Terras, and standing rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, will hold a joint press conference at 15:40 on Wednesday.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Nacho Sánchez Amor – standing rapporteur for Türkiye – will hold a press conference at 10:30 on Wednesday.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Ministres, PDG ou militants, ils façonnent le débat public sur le sujet.
Le secteur du numérique pourrait être le talon d’Achille de Washington, mais les Européens ne s’entendent pas sur la manière de le pénaliser.
The Chair of the International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), will hold a press conference in Strasbourg on Thursday at 9.00.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
The Chair of the International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), will hold a press conference in Strasbourg on Thursday at 9.00.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Loyalty to the political family earns MEPs rewards and influence.
PARIS — Le secrétaire général de l’Elysée Alexis Kohler et le PDG de Nestlé Laurent Freixe sont convoqués les 8 et 9 avril prochains par la commission d’enquête sur les pratiques des industriels de l’eau en bouteille. Le président Laurent Burgoa (LR) et le rapporteur Alexandre Ouizille (PS) ont annoncé mercredi cette décision, prise “en […]
L’Italien a lutté contre la mafia sicilienne. Mais peut-il affronter la fabrique de la loi de l’UE ?
Giuseppe Antoci battled the Italian mob. But can he take on EU policymaking?
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Photo: The towers of the Court of Justice in the Luxembourg fog (c)…
Euronews asked Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten, who is the European Parliament’s shadow rapporteur on Ukraine and sits for the centre-left S&D group on the foreign affairs committee, what he thinks about potential rivalry between the US and EU over access to Uk…
AU MENU — Le jour d’après, la petite musique de la dérégulation de l’IA continue de monter. — Un rapport parlementaire pointe les avantages de Starlink pour connecter les trains. — Nouveau retard au décollage pour la PPL anti-fast fashion. Bonjour à toutes et à tous, nous sommes jeudi 13 février, et vous lisez Tech Matin […]
EPP rapporteur Axel Voss slammed the Commission for creating a ”Wild West” that only benefits Big Tech.
The Directive should not create additional burdens on companies, JURI rapporteur Axel Voss told Euractiv.
The post EU Parliament deeply divided over AI liability directive appeared first on Euractiv.
Le Premier ministre a formé son gouvernement, mêlant des figures de la vie politique française et des ministres déjà nommés par Michel Barnier.
The European Parliament has called for elections to be rerun amid claims of irregularities and intimidation.
The COP29 UN climate summit is being held in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku from 11 to 22 November. Azerbaijan has faced considerable scrutiny over its hosting of COP29.
As the European Commission tries to update its decades-old rules, lawmakers are turning the issue into a political battleground.
La source d’informations quotidiennes sur tech en France. Par OCÉANE HERRERO Avec EMILE MARZOLF et KLARA DURAND Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand, Emile Marzolf et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Pornographie : l’heure de couper est-elle venue ? — InfraNum s’ouvre de nouveaux […]
La source d’informations quotidiennes sur tech en France. Par OCÉANE HERRERO Avec KLARA DURAND, EMILE MARZOLF et TIPHAINE SALIOU Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Télécoms : le sénateur Patrick Chaize trouve des relais au ministères des Anciens […]
La source d’informations quotidiennes sur tech en France. Par KLARA DURAND Avec OCÉANE HERRERO & TIPHAINE SALIOU Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Maintien de la vidéosurveillance algorithmique : le débat déchire déjà. — Budget : les […]
The rapporteur for the 2025 EU budget will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 13:30 following the plenary vote on the EP’s stance on the EU budget for 2025.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
