The Russian exception: Why Moscow still has a role in Europe’s ITER fusion project despite EU sanctions EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology. Euronews · Sep 9
Delay tactic or genuine solution? Carbon capture under fire again as EU invests in ‘unproven’ technology Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”. Euronews · Sep 9
European democracies are running out of time to turn away from the abyss Far-right parties, Maga ideology and Kremlin money are conniving to suffocate liberal idealism for another generation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggests The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
A European Central Bank rate hike is all but certain, the reasoning less so The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday, with investors pricing the move at near-total probability, but the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest as inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy with underlying pressures actually easing. Euronews · Sep 9
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid Germany ‘urgently’ sending PAC-2 interceptors from its stockpile and urges other countries to do the same. What we know on day 1,659 The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
UK voters urge Burnham to change post-Brexit relationship with EU New research shows just one in five voters think Brexit has been a success, heaping pressure on the new prime minister to improve Britain’s relationship with Europe The Independent UK · Sep 8
EU Says Mladić Funeral Shows Serbia Has Failed To Confront Its Dark Past Top EU officials criticised Serbia for supporting the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić, highlighting a failure to confront its past and raising concerns over Serbia's EU membership aspirations. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
France among 12 nations to sanction trade with Israeli settlements Twelve countries, including Britain, Canada and France, said on Tuesday that they would impose sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, following an increase in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory. Radio France Internationale · Sep 8
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected? Air traffic control issue affecting UK airports on Tuesday has been resolved, but disruption continues into Wednesday The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is 'on the brink of collapse' Juan Jesús Vivas accused Rabat of pursuing a “harassment policy” aimed at suffocating the exclave, while the Spanish government and the EU continue to regard Morocco as a trusted partner in addressing irregular migration. Euronews · Sep 8
Bulletin world briefing: Putin conducts ‘wargame’ simulating the capture of a European island Here are five stories from across the globe you may have missed The Independent UK · Sep 8
Growth nearing 1% of GDP and higher revenues: what it means for the 2027 Budget Law According to economist Pietro Reichlin, speaking to Euronews, the 1% forecast "is realistic, but Italy remains last in the EU". Growth is not enough to widen the room for the 2027 budget, held back by structural flaws like low productivity and an ageing population. Euronews · Sep 8
The Times of India · Sep 8 Does AfD's big win in Germany signal a 'far right' uprising in Europe? Many years ago, Otto von Bismarck observed that politics was “the art of the possible”. The modern European establishment appears to have inverted the Iron Chancellor’s maxim. Politics has increasingly become the art of explaining to voters why what they want is impossible, irresponsible, xenophobic, Islamophobic, nativist or, inevitably, far…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’ Bloc losing €13bn in revenue with one in 10 cigarettes illegal, watchdog reports
Euronews · Sep 8 Global trade accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023, study finds A report argues that cooperation and shared climate standards – particularly with China – could be more effective than simply policing imports at the EU's borders.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 EU allows Ukraine to use loan to buy US Patriot missiles The European Union has recently greenlit a decisive measure allowing Ukraine to utilize loan funds for acquiring Patriot missile systems, empowering the nation to fortify its defenses against Russian assaults. Facing a shortage of essential interceptors, this move, alongside Britain's additional funding for air defense this winter, is crucial as…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Why are Europe’s water protection laws being rewritten? Environmental groups challenge EU’s fast-moving deregulation drive Environmental groups have challenged European Union water protection rule revisions. They argue the European Commission moved too quickly without adequate evidence. This dispute adds to tensions surrounding the EU's broader regulatory simplification efforts. Businesses seek reduced burdens, while groups fear weakened environmental safeguards. The European Ombudsman will now decide whether…
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign, EU court rules Europe’s top court has ruled that a far-right Belgian party likely misused IKEA’s trademarks in an anti-immigration campaign, potentially harming the company’s reputation
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Fifa accused of ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football in legal complaint The legal complaint was first lodged by European Leagues in October 2024
Euronews · Sep 8 European Parliament's report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat up The European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.
Euronews · Sep 8 Exclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10 Italy suggests exempting smaller merchant fees for payments under €10, a measure backed by the central banking community, as final talks take place in Brussels over the rollout of the digital euro.
Euronews · Sep 8 EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills AI-powered bots were also used to boost recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps were used for research to prepare attacks.
Euronews · Sep 8 Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout sparks fresh fears of border chaos The EU’s Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights.