European Parliament refuses to debate possible rule-of-law violations under new Hungarian government
The Magyar government also wants to remove the sitting President and head of the Constitutional Court.
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EU targets Russian drone makers after deadly strike on Kyiv
Six floors of one apartment block gave way after a direct hit and around 30 sites across the capital were damaged, Ukrainian officials said.
EU tightens steel safeguards and parcel rules to address its trade imbalance with China
Brussels has framed the package as essential for the EU's open strategic autonomy in an era of heightened geopolitical and economic competition.
Costa hails EU-US trade deal as European duties on US goods scrapped
The European Commission has said the removal of EU duties would save importers and consumers around €5 billion a year.
EU offers South Caucasus package to bolster Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
Von der Leyen said the sum had the potential to mobilise up to €2 billion in public and private investment across the region.
Ex-Commissioner Oettinger criticises EC’s economic track record under von der Leyen
He stressed that in the last decade, the GDP of China has grown strongly, while the US remained stable, but the GDP of Europe dropped.
Raids in Europe over alleged embezzlement, RN is targeted
EU prosecutors are conducting raids across France and other countries as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of EU funds by the far-right Identity and Democracy…
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Hard left MEP Manon Aubry under fire for elite lifestyle
The French politician campaigns on attacking billionaires and is often seen in shirts with the print "tax the rich".
EU backs coordinated, cost-conscious enforcement of anti-‘greenwashing’ rules
The agreement sets shared criteria for how national regulators enforce the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive.
ESN group affirms commitment to European values amid ongoing scrutiny
“Europe needs a new direction — a Europe of free and sovereign nations, where decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizens”.
Commission puts cost of Montenegro’s EU accession at ‘less than a coffee’
The seven-year package, reported to be worth around €3.2 billion, is built on the assumption that the small Balkan country joins the European Union in 2028.
Spain receives nearly 1.3 million applications in migrant regularisation drive
One of the largest regularisation programmes in recent European history.
Vatican accuses EU of double standards on war
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European Commission only allows air conditioner for higher ups
The 13-storey building houses around 3,000 employees on the lower and middle floors, while von der Leyen’s office is on the 13th floor.
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Ireland takes the EU chair, caught between Brussels’s rules and Washington’s capital
The rotating presidency of the Council finds a small state arbitrating between the rulebook with which Brussels disciplines Big Tech and the capital on which its…
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US marks 250 years of independence in Brussels as left-wing groups protest
Climate and left-wing groups marched on the Parc du Cinquantenaire in protest at the US Embassy's "250 years of independence" celebration.
Belgium moves to curb highest pensions of wealthy eurocrats
An absolute maximum pension ceiling has already been introduced, the "Wijninckx ceiling", putting the max at €8,291.60 gross.
EU governments ease ‘green’ fund rules for fossil fuel firms
The move would loosen a proposal by the European Commission, which had sought to bar firms increasing the supply of coal, oil and gas.
Swedish Environment Minister brings three-month-old baby to EU Council meeting
The 30-year-old Liberal Party minister arrived at the high-level climate negotiations with her baby in a sling, accompanied by an aide pushing a pram.
Kallas names Ollongren as EU diplomatic service chief
As Dutch defence minister, Ollongren backed early military support for Kyiv, including the supply of Stinger air defence rockets and anti-tank systems.
Von der Leyen plans Armenia trip to bolster pro-EU Pashinyan
The visit was tentatively set for around July 1, though the arrangements had not been finalised.
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European Parliament backs digital euro legislation
The European Central Bank has indicated it could be ready to issue the digital euro by 2029 if legislation is finalised this year or next.
Philip Morris International urges EU to treat tobacco like any other legal industry
The appeal comes as the European Commission prepares major reviews of tobacco taxation and product rules.
Qatargate: Belgium issue arrest warrant against Greek ex-Commissioner
Investigators seized approximately €1.
Belgium issues Taliban visas for EU migration talks
The meeting follows an invitation issued last month by the European Commission.
Von der Leyen praise Starmer as Brexit reset summit is thrown into doubt
"Under your premiership we turned a new page in EU-UK relations," wrote António Costa.
Brussels opens €1.1 billion call to modernise high-speed rail and military mobility
The call would prioritise rail and the decarbonisation of maritime transport and military mobility.
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MCC Brussels hits back over EU Transparency Register suspension
Other NGO networks such as BirdLife, Caritas, Friends of the Earth, and ILGA, also maintain multiple national or regional entries.
EU establishment rallies behind new ‘European’ and anti-Musk social network W
Among W's early users are Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Christine Lagarde.
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Costa defends Russia outreach as EU leaders question his mandate
The European Council president acted without consulting most national capitals, exposing a deep rift over how to deal with Moscow.