Current events, updates, and developments in data protection law
The EU is sustained by a shared commitment to be on the right side of history, upholding freedom, self-determination, peace and prosperity. Failure to stand with Ukraine in its darkest hour would betray this commitment
Environmental rules and ‘Made in Europe’ drug push carry a hefty price tag
When adjusted for purchasing power, Romanian consumers grapple with some of the highest electricity costs worldwide
In today's edition: Wastewater rules, Sweden's tobacco veto, week ahead
"It's not as if there's a need for a special healthcare initiative in Greenland."
In today's edition: The week ahead
Brussels is racing to greenlight the package by Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
Floating turbines offer a solution where seas are too deep for conventional towers – but locals in Galicia fear the impact on their centuries-old maritime tradition
Clawbacks, discontinued therapies, delays, lay-offs and disinvestment have created a concerning pharma business environment in Greece, industry has warned
In today's edition: Council deletes GDPR changes, EU-US biometrics deal ajar to automated decisions
Former Belgian energy minister now Europe’s top wind power lobbyist, Tinne van der Straeten, on why the latest massive target is more than just a number
Denmark and Sweden are assessing how Trump’s 'Most Favoured Nation' push is affecting medicine access, now and long-term, despite safeguards in their value-based models
In Monday’s edition, also: Turnberry, Board of Peace, Kushner senior, data scoop
The culprit: internal controversy over its 'Made-in-Europe' rules
Orbán-linked AI deepfakes flood social media despite EU attempts to boost transparency of Facebook ad ban
At 38, the D66 leader is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister and its first openly gay leader
A judicial rebuke in Washington altered the legal landscape, but not Europe’s political calculus, where security dependence on the US outweighs economic self-interest
The previously unpublished photos emerged in an online auction, sparking outrage in Athens
Over 250 European organisations have signed a letter warning that some PRM provisions could accelerate the loss of crop diversity
In today's edition: Wind power, Ukraine crisis, US interference
Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are emerging as key resilience actors. By integrating renewables, strengthening cybersecurity, adapting to climate risks and enabling anticipatory investment, DSOs are essential to building a secure and future-proof European energy system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told AFP that Ukraine was "definitely not losing" the war and that victory remained the goal
France's transatlantic ties hit fresh turbulence after US envoy row
Several countries have said they are studying the Supreme Court ruling and Trump's subsequent tariff announcements
Lange cites legal uncertainty after US court strikes tariffs
The move comes days after Budapest said it would block a €90 billion EU loan to Kyiv
Europe risks falling into a dangerous rhetoric-reality gap; it cannot claim unity while pursuing contradictory national policies
Supreme Court setback is good news for now, Paris says
Hungary is blocking both a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and diesel deliveries
Mark Carney is eager to build a unified super-bloc capable of squaring up to the trade leviathans of China or the US. But his grand design is really a pipe dream
The first project to come out of the new initiative is expected next year
Some Western partners have already taken steps to stabilise ties with Beijing amid concerns about Trump’s volatility
The ruling impacts the US' current levies on the EU
It is still unclear how the new system would work under the existing complex array of EU data protection rules
The move reflects a broader trend across the EU, as governments narrow eligibility rules for displaced Ukrainians
The system could also be used to send alerts during peacetime in the event of major crises
Trump responded furiously, alleging without any evidence that the court was influenced by foreign interests
The pressure to stand as an independent European entity is opening cracks between EU capitals
Industry challenges rules forcing it to fund most wastewater pollution cleanup
Governments were irritated by what they saw as the Commission stepping into sensitive geopolitical talks without clear backing
Madrid insists it can meet NATO goals with less defence spending
Two separate cross-party initiatives, both involving members of the conservative European People's Party
In today's edition: Tobacco, antibiotics, pharma transport network
FCAS, Mobility, F-35s
The reform stems from a popular initiative in 2021, which received 700,000 signatures
In Friday’s edition, also: Qatargate, Spain migration, and College vs Tbilisi
Renewables-centric Iberian Peninsula reaps record-low prices – but pays price for lack of EU cables
The lawmaker has tabled a new proposal to reauthorise the insecticide acetamiprid
Campaigners warn EU nicotine tax changes risk smoking setback