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EU bets on small nuclear reactors despite cost and safety concerns

The European Union is turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of its strategy to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and ensure stable electricity supplies when renewables fall short.…

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ECB will do “everything necessary” to keep inflation under control – Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday that the bank would do “everything necessary” to keep inflation under control as the Middle East war drives up oil prices.…

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European Parliament backs roadmap to tackle EU housing crisis

The European Parliament has adopted a set of recommendations aimed at addressing the growing housing crisis across the EU, calling for stronger investment, faster construction procedures and measures to improve…

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Merkel, Zelenskyy and Wałęsa among first laureates of European Order of Merit

European Parliament Roberta Metsola has announced the first laureates of the newly established European Order of Merit, a distinction recognising individuals who have made a significant contribution to European integration…

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Kallas Calls for Faster EU Enlargement Process

The European Union must move more quickly to include new members and expand the 27-member club, the bloc’s top diplomat said Monday in a nod to Ukraine, Montenegro and other…

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MEPs move forward with stricter EU return system for irregular migrants

A key committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position on proposed reforms to the European Union’s rules governing the return of non-EU nationals who are staying in the…

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EU Environment Chief Urges Nations to Use Nature as a Strategic Defence Tool

Countries should consider restoring natural ecosystems along their land borders as part of a broader national security strategy, according to the European Union’s environment chief. Jessika Roswall, the EU Commissioner…

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Ritter set to replace Kovesi as EU chief prosecutor

The Council of the European Union on Monday approved the appointment of Andres Ritter as the new European chief prosecutor, who will lead the European Public Prosecutor’s Office starting November…

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Von der Leyen questions Europe’s faith in rules-based order

The EU must decide whether the rules-based international order “is more a help or a hindrance to our credibility as a geopolitical actor”, the bloc’s top official said on Monday,…

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EU Capitals Accuse von der Leyen of Diplomatic Overreach During Iran Crisis

Several European governments have criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for allegedly overstepping her role during the early days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, arguing she acted…

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Across Party Lines: Social Fund Faces Joint Parliamentary Defence

Two leading MEPs have launched Parliament’s challenge to European Commission plans to merge the European Social Fund (ESF) into broader national spending programmes, warning that the EU’s main anti-poverty tool…

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Meat Alternatives Split the Market: Veggie Burgers Stay, Lab-Grown Steaks Stall

“Veggie burgers” and “vegan sausages” can remain on European supermarket shelves, EU negotiators agreed Thursday. However, only products made of animal flesh can use terms like “steak” or “bacon.” Unless…

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European Parliament Keeps US Trade Deal on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The European Parliament has decided to keep the EU’s trade agreement with the United States on hold, following Washington’s threat to suspend trade with Spain and signals that it may…

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EU Rallies Around Spain After Trump Threatens Trade Embargo

European leaders have moved quickly to support Spain after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a trade embargo on the country, escalating tensions between Washington and the European Union.…

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Centre-right MEPs want less Chinese control on European ports

The European People's Party Group has called for stronger action to address the growing presence of Chinese state-controlled investors in Europe’s ports, warning that the European Union’s new Ports Strategy…

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One in three EU women face violence, most cases unreported, survey finds

Physical and sexual violence affects roughly a third of women in the European Union during their lifetime but most incidents go unreported, a survey revealed. The results of the survey,…

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MEPs Weigh Platform for Iranian Opposition Amid Political Uncertainty

The European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee has compiled a draft list of eight Iranian opposition figures it intends to invite to address an upcoming meeting, according to Euractiv’s Rapporteur newsletter.…

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EU policymakers expect no immediate oil security impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission does not expect the widening conflict in the Middle East to have any immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply, it said in an…

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Cyprus sets wide-ranging EU agenda as ministers outline priorities to European Parliament

Ministers from Cyprus have presented an extensive policy programme to European Parliament committees, setting out priorities for the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which runs until…

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From Washington to London: Metsola outlines a tougher, more independent EU stance

Roberta Metsola has cautioned that attempts by the United States to influence political outcomes in Europe would be viewed as unacceptable, underscoring growing sensitivities around foreign interference as election cycles…

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European Parliament President Urges Britain to Go Beyond Brexit Reset

Roberta Metsola is in London on an official visit to strengthen EU–UK relations. During the visit, she held a series of high-level meetings with British leadership. In a meeting with…

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ECB approves Vujcic as new vice-president

The European Central Bank on Wednesday approved the appointment of Boris Vujcic as its new Vice-President for an eight-year term starting in June. Vujcic, currently Croatia's central bank governor, was…

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EU Commission urges MEPs to vote through EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has urged MEPs to press ahead with ratifying the EU US trade deal despite fresh tariffs from Washington and legal uncertainty following a US court…

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EP backs Andrés Ritter as the next European Chief Prosecutor

The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has backed the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the next European Chief Prosecutor. MEPs in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs…

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EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Hungary’s decision to veto a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Brussels and several member states, who argue the move breaches the bloc’s principle of…

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Watch: MEPs Rally Behind Ukraine, Warn Against ‘Division from Within’

The European Parliament marked the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a special plenary session on Tuesday, as political leaders pledged sustained military, financial and political backing…

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European Parliament rejects minute of silence for French nationalist student

The European Parliament has rejected a request by the far‑right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group to hold a minute of silence this week for Quentin Deranque, a French nationalist student…

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EP convenes special plenary to mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The European Parliament convenes in a special plenary session this week to mark four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, placing the war and Europe’s response firmly at the…

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Thomas Bajada to lead MEP negotiations on EU funding

Thomas Bajada, Labour MEP, has been appointed European Parliament rapporteur on the economic dimension of the new National and Regional Partnership Plans under the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. In this…

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Cross-party MEPs warn EU risks sidelining environmental voices

A cross-party group of MEPs has urged the European Commission to stop excluding environmental organisations from policymaking, following complaints that key green groups were denied access to officials and consultation…

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Don’t be like Europe: EU slammed for overregulating AI

“Don’t be like Europe.” That was the blunt refrain echoing through the 2026 global artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi, where speakers and industry figures criticised the European Union’s regulatory…

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ECB President dismisses reports about stepping down

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has reassured colleagues that she remains fully committed to her role and would personally inform them of any decision to step down, according to…

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EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes ahead of tax on cars and buildings

European Union member states have agreed to extend the bloc’s mechanism to control carbon price spikes beyond 2030, aiming to prevent excessive costs when the new carbon tax on cars,…

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Six EU countries to join forces in accelerating reforms

US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland acted as an “epiphany moment” for Europe’s six largest economies, prompting them to join forces to accelerate long-stalled financial market reforms, Spain’s…

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Von der Leyen’s industry revival plan faces internal resistance – reports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing internal resistance to her flagship Industrial Accelerator Act, a key pillar of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, according to Politico. The…

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EP Socialists demand clarification after Commission takes part in Board of Peace

The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament has demanded urgent clarification from the European Commission over its participation in the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace”…

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EU Opens Formal DSA Probe into Shein Over Addictive Design and Illegal Product Sales

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing concerns over addictive platform design, recommender system transparency and the sale of illegal products,…

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ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing the possibility of stepping down before her non-renewable term expires in October 2027, according to the Financial Times, which cited anonymous…

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EP blocks AI features on MEPs tablets – reports

The European Parliament has switched off artificial intelligence features on the tablets issued to MEPs, citing security and privacy concerns, according to Euractiv.com. Parliament officials reportedly said cybersecurity and data…

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Violence in north-east Syria may amount to war crimes, warn MEPs

The European Parliament has strongly condemned all violence against civilians in north-east Syria, calling on all parties to respect the existing ceasefire and prevent further escalation. In a resolution adopted…

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MEPs call for urgent EU action to eradicate poverty by 2035

The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to recognise poverty as a violation of human dignity and to act swiftly to eliminate it across the EU by 2035 at…

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EU reconsidering funds for Serbia as justice laws ‘eroding trust’

The European Union could withhold funds from a 1.6 billion euro allocation of loans and grants to Serbia, after Belgrade passed laws that are "eroding trust" in its commitment to…

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European Parliament Ends Long-Running Citizens’ Prize as Part of Spending Review

The leadership of the European Parliament has opted to discontinue an award programme granted to EU citizens, as part of a wider drive to rationalise expenditure. Established in 2008, the…

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EU unveils strategy to shield bloc from malicious drones

The European Union is setting up a strategy to efficiently detect malicious drones entering the bloc, with the Commission presenting an action plan on Tuesday in response to multiple incidents…

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EU Parliament reaches deal on US trade pact

The European Parliament’s top trade lawmakers on Tuesday agreed a common position on the EU-U.S. trade deal, in a move that will be met with relief both in Washington and…

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EU needs market reform, simpler regulations — von der Leyen

The European Union must simplify its capital market and regulations in order to reduce fragmentation and boost the bloc's competitiveness, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. "Our…

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MEPs Call for Urgent Review of ECB Policy as Inflation Concerns Persist

MEPs are urging a critical reassessment of the European Central Bank’s approach to inflation, stressing the need for a faster return to price stability and a deeper understanding of the…

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Storm Harry: MEP Peter Agius urges Commission not to deny Malta solidarity funds

Maltese MEP Peter Agius has called on the European Commission to reconsider its interpretation of the EU Solidarity Fund rules following severe damage caused by Storm Harry in Malta and…

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Security, cost-of-living concerns to headline EP plenary next week

Support for Ukraine, economic pressure on households and Europe’s security outlook are expected to dominate the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, as MEPs confront a packed agenda shaped by…

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Europe’s anti-money laundering body set to be fully operational in 2028

The European Union's new agency formed to fight dirty money said it was on track to be fully operational in 2028, as it set out its plan to tackle emerging…

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Metsola Pushes for Renewed EU–UK Ties

The EU and U.K. must overcome historic gripes and "reset" their relationship to be able to work together in an increasingly uncertain world, the bloc's top parliamentarian said. European Parliament…

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‘Made in EU’ Shipbuilding Drive Signals Shift Towards Industrial Self-Reliance

The European Commission is set to propose measures designed to ensure more vessels and other goods and services for the European Union's shipping sector are made in the bloc, according…

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EU advises lower toxin limit in baby formula after global recalls

The EU's food safety body said on Monday the threshold for the cereulide toxin at the centre of a global infant formula recall should be cut by more than half,…

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Von der Leyen’s ‘style’ not good for Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's leadership style has drawn criticism from former administration members. Nicolas Schmidt, ex-Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, expressed concern over the centralisation of…

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EU lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation

The European Union has officially designated Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. This decision was announced by the bloc’s top diplomat on Thursday and comes in response to…

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Bettel calls for EU engagement with Kremlin, questions Europe’s absence from Ukraine talks

Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has said the European Union must be prepared to engage directly with the Kremlin if it wants to help bring an end to Russia’s…

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Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects

Ministers from six leading European economies including Germany and France vowed to be the drivers of European progress as they tackled how to advance projects stalled by the EU's complex…

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