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France, Italy and Spain urge EU to toughen and hasten trade defences

France, Italy, Spain and two other EU countries are pushing for the European Union to revamp trade measures to defend itself more effectively against excessively cheap imports that threaten to…

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UK could join $4.65 billion EU startup fund, EU official tells FT

The UK could join a European Union equity ‌investment fund for startups worth 4 billion euros ($4.65 billion) this year, the ⁠EU Commissioner for startups Ekaterina Zaharieva told the Financial…

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Influencer-Turned-MEP Stays in European Parliament, Declines Cyprus Seat

MEP Fidias Panayiotou on Monday said he will remain a lawmaker in the European Parliament and decline to take the seat to which he was elected in this weekend’s legislative…

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EU Agrees Major Upgrade of Rights and Support for Crime Victims

The European Parliament has backed a significant reform of European Union rules designed to strengthen the rights, protection and support available to victims of crime across member states, marking one…

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MEPs Back European Commemoration Day for Victims of Work-Related Fatalities and Accidents

In remembrance of victims of accidents at work and of occupational diseases, MEPs are asking for 8 August to be designated the European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of…

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EU Lawmakers Approve Expanded Protection Measures for Crime Victims

The European Parliament has approved new European Union rules aimed at strengthening support, protection measures and rights for victims of crime during criminal proceedings. On Thursday, Members of the European…

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EU can freeze Russian assets held by trusts, court rules

The European Union can freeze assets linked to Russians sanctioned over the war in Ukraine, even if those assets are held by a trust ‌and there is no direct legal…

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EU fails to agree on migrant returns law

EU negotiators on Thursday failed to back rules to increase deportations from the bloc amid continued disagreement on a start date. Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has referred to the returns…

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Greens chief Bas Eickhout quits EU Parliament

The co-chair of the Greens group in the European Parliament, Bas Eickhout, announced he will step down as an MEP with immediate effect after acknowledging he had “relationships” that weren’t…

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German leader Merz pushes associate EU membership model for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested making Ukraine an "associate member" of the European Union to bring it closer to the bloc before it completes the process of qualifying for…

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EU Commission Considers Sweeping Overhaul of Departments Managing Funds

Every European Commission department that handles EU cash could be in the firing line as part of President Ursula von der Leyen’s restructuring plans, according to five officials familiar with…

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Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget

In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are deeply concerned about the deterioration of respect for democracy, the rule…

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EU advances negotiations on migrant returns deal

The EU is closing in on a plan designed to increase the number of failed asylum seekers leaving the bloc. Described by Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner as the “missing piece”…

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EU Reaches Deal to Avoid Trump Tariff Escalation

The European Union reached an agreement early Wednesday to implement a long-delayed trade pact with the United States, likely avoiding threatened tariff hikes by President Donald Trump. After more than…

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EU Divided Over ‘Trump-Proofing’ Trade Deal With Washington

European Union negotiators are racing to finalise a transatlantic trade agreement with the United States, but divisions within the bloc over how to safeguard the pact from future policy shifts…

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EU activates crisis mechanism to monitor hantavirus outbreak

The Cyprus Presidency has activated the EU’s Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements as part of efforts to monitor the hantavirus outbreak that has prompted increased vigilance among member states.A…

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Mario Draghi awarded 2026 Charlemagne Prize for services to European unity

Former European Central Bank president and former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi has been awarded the 2026 International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, one of Europe’s most prestigious honours recognising contributions…

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European Parliament reaches deal on support rules for adults needing assistance across EU

The European Parliament and EU government negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at improving support and legal protection for adults requiring assistance in cross-border cases within…

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Final stretch begins for Montenegro on road to European Union entry

Montenegro’s EU bid moved a step closer to the finish line on Wednesday as EU officials began working on the accession treaty that would bring the Western Balkan country into…

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EU Commission considers overhaul of regional policy department in spending shake-up

The European Commission is considering a major restructuring of one of its oldest departments as President Ursula von der Leyen seeks more direct control over EU spending. The Directorate-General for…

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

The European Parliament will host the inaugural European Order of Merit ceremony on 19 May in Strasbourg, where the first laureates will be recognised for their contribution to European integration…

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European Parliament announces winners of 2026 Charlemagne Youth Prize

Projects from Estonia, France and Spain were awarded the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize during a ceremony held on Tuesday in Aachen. The prize is jointly organised each year by…

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EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security concerns

European Union energy ministers are expected to discuss domestic natural gas drilling during an informal meeting in Cyprus on 13 May, against a backdrop of rising oil and gas prices…

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Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines

Early on Tuesday morning, European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new rules seeking to ensure a high level of public health protection for EU citizens by…

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France says no to rushing EU budget negotiations before elections

France has signalled that it is unwilling to rush negotiations on the European Union’s next long-term budget simply to secure an agreement before the politically sensitive year of 2027, when…

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European Union rejects proposal for Gerhard Schröder to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to represent Europe in any peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it…

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Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly to hold inaugural plenary session in Eswatini

The inaugural plenary session of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May, bringing together African and European parliamentarians to discuss cooperation on security,…

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EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules

European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement early Thursday on changes to parts of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act as part of the bloc’s digital omnibus package.…

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MEPs advance overhaul of social security coordination system

The European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee has endorsed a provisional agreement with EU member states on updated rules coordinating social security systems across the bloc. The agreement was…

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MEPs back wider EU vehicle checks, reject shorter inspection intervals

EU lawmakers have backed plans to broaden where and how vehicles are tested for roadworthiness across the bloc, while pushing back against proposals to increase the frequency of mandatory inspections.…

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EU Split on Market Supervision Risks Delaying Competitiveness Push

Divisions among EU member states over the supervision of capital markets are threatening to slow progress on the bloc’s wider competitiveness agenda. Despite pressure from Brussels to move towards a…

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European Parliament urges action as EU traineeships talks continue

Negotiators from the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission will meet on Wednesday for a trilogue aimed at advancing legislation to improve conditions for trainees across Europe.…

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EP Opens Submissions for Sixth Edition of Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

The European Parliament on 4 May opened submissions for the sixth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, an annual award recognising outstanding reporting that upholds the European…

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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in particular hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, even…

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EP backs Daniel Attard’s proposals for sustainable tourism in Europe

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed proposals for Europe’s first sustainable tourism strategy, with Maltese MEP Daniel Attard saying the sector’s future must balance economic growth with the needs of…

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How the EU Agrees and Pays for Its Long-Term Budget

European Union governments and institutions are heading for a bitter battle over the bloc's 2028-2034 budget, as fresh defence and competitiveness demands vie for funds against more traditional farm and…

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EU Refers Malta to Court for Failing to Implement Renewable Energy Directive

The European Commission has referred Malta to the EU’s top court for failing to properly notify how it implemented updated renewable energy rules, increasing pressure on the island to align…

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EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine while bracing for extended economic fallout from the…

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Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says

Meta Platform' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark EU tech rules and must do more to prevent children ‌under 13 from accessing both social networks, EU…

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EU Commission reshuffles top jobs

long-stalled reshuffle of senior roles within the European Commission is taking place, thanks to an internal workaround that allows a key official to move from her current post. As first…

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Metsola Warns Europe Cannot Face New Era with Old Finances

The European Parliament has declared itself ready to enter negotiations on the European Union’s next long-term budget, with President Roberta Metsola warning that Europe cannot meet today’s challenges with an…

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European Parliament Pushes for EU-Wide Consent Law on Rape

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a call for a common definition of rape across the European Union, saying any sexual act without freely given and informed consent should be…

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Malta Among EU Leaders in Young Entrepreneurship as Eurostat Reports Sharp Rise in Teen Business Owners

New Eurostat data shows that Malta is one of the European Union’s strongest performers in youth entrepreneurship, with young business owners aged 20–29 making up 10.5% of the national workforce—the…

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European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, ‌Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU politician under scrutiny over his ties to…

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EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a ‌global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week, setting up another potential clash with the United…

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Clicks over truth: Experts warn disinformation is being driven by profit and AI

Disinformation is no longer spreading only through fringe actors or political agitators, but through a digital system that rewards outrage, sensationalism and engagement above accuracy, experts warned during a conference…

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EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a ‌summit on Friday, amid doubts…

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EU Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027

The Presidents of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the European Commission have signed a Joint Declaration committing to the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, aimed at…

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EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”

At the Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government in Nicosia (Cyprus),President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices,…

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EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war

The approval of a 90-billion-euro European Union loan throws Ukraine a lifeline, averting deep cuts to public services, but Kyiv may need more money to meet its military needs this…

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EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty

European Union countries decided to start work on drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro on Wednesday, ‌marking a new phase in the country's path toward joining the bloc. "This is…

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EU Commission stepping up coordination to avoid jet fuel shortage

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday announced a set of policy agendas aimed at easing the energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East. The European Commission presented a toolbox of measures named…

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Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch

The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the biggest shock to energy markets in history from…

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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in ‌2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a…

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EU expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on Wednesday

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on the 90 billion euro ($105.94 ‌billion) loan for Ukraine to be made on Wednesday. This month's…

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EU says no jet fuel shortage, signals possible “flexibilities” amid Middle East disruption

The European Commission has said there is currently no shortage of jet fuel across the European Union, despite ongoing disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters,…

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