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EU Commission examines plan to place staff in national governments
The European Commission is considering stationing its officials in EU capitals, speeding up recruitment and getting the institution “AI-ready,” according to a…
Swedish MEP accuses Danish lawmaker of hate speech
A Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint against a fellow European lawmaker, accusing him of racist hate speech after she was…
Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
The European Union will move to limit young children's access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von…
EU considers tariffs on imports from illegal Israeli settlements
The European Commission is proposing tough measures to reduce imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as part of options…
MEPs support Ukraine and Moldova’s EU path while warning Serbia over reform gaps
The European Parliament has reaffirmed its support for the European Union accession ambitions of Ukraine and Moldova, while warning that Serbia's membership…
Malta among nine EU states seeking flexibility on new border checks
A coalition of nine European countries is urging Brussels to prolong emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System, arguing the bloc is not…
European Parliament backs negotiations on digital euro as lawmakers stress cash will remain protected
The European Parliament has given the green light for negotiations with the Council on plans to introduce a digital euro, marking a…
Western Europe records hottest June on record
Western Europe just experienced its warmest June on record, EU scientists confirmed on Thursday, after an extreme heatwave at the end of…
European Parliament hears Irish Presidency’s plans for the next six months
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Tuesday outlined the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, telling the…
European Parliament approves €144.1 million in disaster aid for Spain, Romania and Cyprus
he European Parliament on Tuesday approved the release of €144.1 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support recovery efforts…
MEPs back proposed expansion of EU carbon border mechanism ahead of negotiations
The European Parliament's Environment Committee has adopted its position on proposed changes to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), backing an…
EU Commission considers creating a stronger EU foreign relations unit
The European Commission is considering combining several units into one powerful department for external relations, three EU officials told POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook…