The Latest Breaking News from Commission

How the love story between von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour

From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case

The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Nothing to see here! These politicians also deleted text messages

From Nokia-gate to Covid times, several EU politicians failed to give the public access to crucial Whatsapp conversations.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Relocating in Europe? It might soon be easier to bring your car as EU simplifies paperwork

At the moment, the paperwork is lengthy and complicated due to the absence of EU-wide laws on vehicle registration.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

Friedrich Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level in his visit to Brussels

"We cannot go into never-ending spirals of debt," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his first official visit to Brussels.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

$XRP Pumps As SEC Files For Ripple Lawsuit Settlement – Is It Actually Game Over?

$XRP prices climbed Thursday after the SEC filed a settlement agreement in its lawsuit against Ripple, but some crypto users noted that the game isn't over yet for the years-long legal battle.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

'High Expectations': EU Looks To Merz For Boost In Tough Times

Germany's Friedrich Merz makes his maiden trip to Brussels Friday with expectations riding high that the changing of the guard in Berlin can bring fresh momentum to Europe at a time of dizzying global challenges.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

"No Special Treatment": NZ Gambling Commission Rejects TAB Lobbying Efforts

In a move that underscores New Zealand's commitment to fair and transparent regulation, the country's Gambling Commission has dismissed TAB NZ's lobbying efforts for preferential treatment, affirming that all gambling operators will be held to the same legal and ethical standards.

inkl · May 9, 2025

US companies still engaging with AI Code despite Trump, says EU official

The Code of Practice on GPAI has been delayed and subject to criticism from publishers, Big Tech companies as well as the US Mission to the EU.

Euronews · May 8, 2025