Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations. AAP · Mar 23
European Union says Mercosur free trade deal will start May 1, linking 700 million people The European Union starts its long-delayed free trade deal with Mercosur on May 1, despite political and legal fights The Independent UK · Mar 23
Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy? With the EU still importing over 50% of its energy and facing persistently high electricity bills, the debate over a nuclear revival to ensure independence and affordability has been reignited. Euronews · Mar 21
Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement mechanism. The Conversation · Mar 19
Slovenia corruption scandal deepens as Prime Minister Robert Golob urges EU probe The scandal has overshadowed the pre-election campaign, leaving the electorate divided and raising tensions across the political spectrum. Euronews · Mar 19
Dozens of European cloud CEOs call for real tech sovereignty ahead of Cloud and AI Development Act 24 leaders, backed by CISPE, was asking the European Union to carefully consider how it goes about driving tech sovereignty. TechRadar · Mar 19
How Greenland became visible on screen – and why who films it matters In recent years, Kalaallit Nunaat, as Greenland is known in Kalaallisut (Greenlandic), has come under ever intensifying scrutiny — featuring in debates about geopolitics, climate change and natural resources. As US interest in the island continues, the EU is now stepping into the fray, with Ursula von der Leyen, the… The Conversation · Mar 19
European Commission HQ ‘transformed’ into Trump Tower projection ahead of key summit IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month The Independent UK · Mar 19
Greenpeace projects golden ‘Trump Tower’ onto European Commission HQ in Brussels Greenpeace has projected a golden “Trump Tower” onto the European Commission HQ in Brussels ahead of an EU summit on Thursday (19 March). The Independent UK · Mar 19
Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland? Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Euronews · Mar 19
Commission failed to meet transparency rules in secret EU-US talks to ease LNG standards The European Commission wants to revise its methane emissions standards after pressure from the US gas industry. At least two key 2025 talks were held privately and not officially registered, raising questions about EU transparency requirements. Euronews · Mar 19
Newsletter: Iran war and Druzhba dispute to dominate EU leaders’ summit Also in this newsletter: how the 50th anniversary celebration of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) was overshadowed by allegations of coordinated collaboration with anti-EU forces; and Iceland's Foreign Minister speaks to Europe Today. Euronews · Mar 19
Radio France Internationale · Mar 19 Brussels launches ‘EU Inc’ plan to cut red tape and boost competitiveness The European Union has launched a new initiative aimed at making it easier for businesses to operate across the bloc, unveiling plans for a pan-European company framework designed to cut through legal complexity and energise the bloc's productivity.
Euronews · Mar 18 ‘48 hours and €100’: EU presents sped-up business registration law The European Commission unveils new rules known as 'the 28th Regime' or 'EU Inc.' to make Europe more attractive for business and better able to compete globally with powers like China and the US.
The Conversation · Mar 18 Why Europe’s ‘open’ economy of innovation is exposed to global trade shifts Last month the European Commission unveiled its new “Made in Europe” targets, tying access to subsidies in clean technology heavy industry and carmaking to local production and stricter conditions on foreign investment.
Euronews · Mar 18 Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement.
AAP · Mar 18 Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.
Euronews · Mar 17 'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels.
AAP · Mar 17 Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen might travel to Australia within the week to sign a long-awaited free trade deal with Australia.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 16 EU deadline lands for X to pay €120m fine over verification system Monday marks the deadline for Elon Musk’s social media platform X to pay a €120 million European Union penalty over its verification system and transparency breaches.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15 Row over tuition fees cut for European students threatens Starmer’s EU reset British negotiators ‘blindsided’ by Brussels’ demand for a reduction that could cost universities £140m a year
Euronews · Mar 13 Global Baku Forum Day Two: Sharply contrasting views on Iran war as hardship spreads Former European Commission President Romano Prodi told Euronews it is high time a diplomatic solution was found to the crisis.
Euronews · Mar 13 Diplomacy al dente: US withdraws anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta The Italian Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the European Commission, succeeded in obtaining a reduction in the anti-dumping duties introduced by the US administration on Italian pasta imported into the country