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EU delays decision on 18th sanctions package on Russia
Est. 3minThe proposed set of punitive measures targets Russia's financial and energy sectors in response to President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.
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MEPs recommend more exemptions to corporate sustainability rules
Est. 4minOnly companies with more than 3,000 employees would be required to produce climate transition plans, under new proposals backed by MEPs.
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MEPs set to revise far-right biotech report
Est. 3minThe biotech report, filed in June by far-right MEP Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, has drawn backlash over its lack of substance
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Retailers warn food chain plan risks fuelling one of EU’s ‘terrible ten’ market barriers
Est. 3minA European Parliament committee move to strengthen cross-border enforcement of unfair trading rules is dividing retailers and food producers.
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Fico’s Slovakia failing on rule of law and EU fund oversight, MEPs warn
Est. 3minMEPs raise alarm over media intimidation, political retaliation, and democratic backsliding, drawing parallels with Hungary’s trajectory.
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EU targets US medical imports in counter-tariff proposal
Est. 2minMedical devices and equipment account for €7.6 billion of the €72.1 billion in US imports the EU is considering for countermeasures
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Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach
Est. 2minIn February 2022 a spreadsheet containing the names and details of almost 19,000 Afghans who had asked to be relocated to Britain was accidentally leaked by a UK official, the UK defence minister said on Tuesday.
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Major blow to Pornhub as France’s highest court re-introduces age verification
Est. 2minToday's decision is the latest development in the dispute championed by French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz, affecting adult websites including Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube – but it could only be temporary.
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EU watchdog criticises Commission’s rush to delay corporate sustainability rules
Est. 3minThe EU Ombudsman has criticised the Commission for skipping key steps in its push to delay sustainability rules and narrow their scope
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NGOs slam Commission plan to certify biochar as permanent CO2 removal
Est. 3minNGOs are already considering legal action, arguing that the draft rules fail to comply with EU law
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European Commission questions legitimacy of Spain’s Amnesty Law
Est. 2minThe Commission has previously raised concerns over the rule-of-law implications of the legislation.
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Brussels amps up fight against Russian disinformation in Moldova
Est. 4minExperts warn Moldova is becoming a testing ground for Russian disinformation tactics later deployed across the EU.
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Alleged spy for Iran handed over to Germany after spying on Jewish targets
Est. 2minProsecutors allege that Ali S. in June gathered intelligence on three Jewish sites in Berlin, possibly in preparation for future attacks.
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France claims victory on EU online child protection guidelines
Est. 3minParis also wasted no time in saying it will ban access to social media for children under 15, as other EU lawmakers and children's rights groups welcomed the Commission's approach.
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Netherlands, Denmark look to join Trump’s Ukraine arms plan
Est. 3minOne of the major questions hanging over the new plan is how fast it can get desperately needed weaponry to Ukraine as it faces nightly Russian bombardments.
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Commission excludes ‘steak’, ‘sausage’ from crackdown on veggie meat labelling
Est. 2minAmong processed meats, only “bacon” is included in the list of protected names.
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Startups push for founder-friendly “EU Inc” legal reform to go all in
Est. 3minIn a letter about the "28th regime" startup groups also grumble that Parliament did not involve them enough in key report.
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Highest German court rejects Yemenis’ claim over US strikes
Est. 3minTwo Yemeni men had argued that Germany was partly responsible for a 2012 drone attack because the strike was aided by signals relayed via the Ramstein base in western Germany.
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Winemakers slam EU’s push to include drink in €72bn US trade counterpunch
Est. 4minIgnacio Sánchez Recarte, secretary general of wine lobby CEEV, said "there is no political, strategic or economic interest" for involving the alcoholic beverage in the transatlantic trade spat.
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S&D warns competitiveness logic could override EU health budget
Est. 3minConcerns grow over sidelining of core health goals in new budget plan.
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Europe’s Net-Zero Ambitions Need a CO₂ Transport Plan
Est. 6minThe European Commission’s commitment to propose a CO2 transport regulatory package sends a strong signal to European industry. It is crucial for the Commission to provide stronger incentives and a long-term vision for the creation of a CO2 transport infrastructure across Europe.
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Sweden mulls extending military officer conscription age to 70
Est. 2minSwedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson hopes to present a bill to parliament early next year.
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Defence lobby pushes for ‘bare minimum’ €100bn arms fund in next EU budget
Est. 2minLobby for Airbus, Saab and Rheinmetall says major investment is needed to rearm Europe and the coming seven-year budget draft should reflect that.
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Commission meeting with X in wake of Grok AI antisemitism scandal
Est. 3minThe social media platform has previously been found to have breached the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) but has yet to face any fines.
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