The Latest Breaking News from Commission

Experts propose new benefit to replace PIP – here’s what it would look like

Independent experts say they hope an official review of the benefit will learn from their proposals

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

‘All they do is hit Trump’: President suggests networks should have licenses ‘taken away’ for being too critical

Comments come after Jimmy Kimmel show suspended following threats from Trump-appointed FCC commissioner

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Conservationists sue to stop Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade

Conservationists are suing to stop Florida from holding its first black bear hunt in a decade

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

EU's partial suspension of trade with Israel: Appropriate or insignificant?

If adopted by the EU’s 27 member states, the proposal would not ban trade but suspend the EU’s preferential treatment with Israel, exposing EU imports from the country to an additional €227 million in duties over a year.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production

Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

EU moves to sanction Israel over Gaza, West Bank humanitarian crisis

Commission proposes package of sanctions that were trailed by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg last week.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says UN commission. But will it make any difference?

The UN’s independent international commission of inquiry has just released a report that may go down as one of the most significant documents in modern international law. After nearly two years of investigation, the commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025

Five takeaways for tech from Draghi's speech

Key takeaways included: telecoms reform (DNA), calls for deeper GDPR reform, a pause on AI Act high-risk rules, "Buy European" procurement, and faster merger reform.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

Media sector awaits EU Commission clarity on political ads

Some online platforms have already said that new rules applicable from October are unworkable.

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

Clothes imports up 14% in 2025 amid fierce competition from China

The textile industry is sounding the alarm as imports in the fast fashion sector continue to grow steadily.

Euronews · Sep 16, 2025