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Conservatives look to close sustainability law with far-right support in Parliament vote

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:17:55 +0000

Any link-up would mark a major escalation in collaboration between the centre ground and the Patriots for Europe

Europe’s chief justice slams Orbán

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:52 +0000

In thinly veiled attack, ECJ chief decries Hungarian ‘oligarchy’

EU court backs minimum wage directive, strikes down parts on pay

Jacob Wulff Wold — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:18:24 +0000

Von der Leyen hails ruling as a milestone for Europeans

EU’s minimum wage faces judgment day

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:15:03 +0000

Denmark challenges EU’s powers over pay as Court of Justice prepares landmark ruling

Commission floats EU budget changes to avoid Parliament rejection

Jacob Wulff Wold — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:53:49 +0000

Budget chief Piotr Serafin did not confirm whether revisions would follow before Parliament’s ultimatum next Wednesday

Commission vows to look at legal changes to stop Parliament budget rebellion

Jacob Wulff Wold — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:21:03 +0000

MEPs keep pressure on the Commission over plans to merge farm and regional subsidies in the next EU budget

Four enlargement hopefuls show progress on EU membership bid

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:36:37 +0000

Some EU candidate countries have backtracked on reforms as the enlargement process dragged on

Red tape: EU leaders tell Metsola to ‘get the numbers’

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:55:10 +0000

In a bid to boost the bloc's economy and competitiveness, EU leaders are less concerned where the majorities in Parliament come from, and more focused on making progress quickly

EU lawmakers reject deal to simplify sustainability rules in major upset

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:15:12 +0000

Secret ballot derails talks on EU due diligence reform

Jailed Belarusian and Georgian journalists win top EU rights prize

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:01:00 +0000

Runners-up include journalists and aid workers in Palestine, as well as Serbian student protesters

Weber keeps door open to give Metsola third term

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:04:19 +0000

The Parliament's two biggest political group are already clashing over who should lead the institution in 2027

Two Swedish leaders expose Europe’s centre-left migration dilemma

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:22:43 +0000

"We are way stricter on migration and on crime than we were before," said Magdalena Andersson, head of the Swedish Social Democrats

‘The deal was made’: Socialists reject extra Parliament term for Roberta Metsola

Eddy Wax — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:08:08 +0000

President of the European Socialists Stefan Löfven threatens to make life difficult for the EPP if it pushes Metsola into an unprecedented third term as president of the European Parliament

European socialists face identity crisis in Amsterdam

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:42 +0000

Socialist leaders have gathered to discuss the future of their European umbrella party, as socialists now govern in only three of the EU27

EXCLUSIVE: European Commission’s 2026 work programme leaked

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:38:50 +0000

Legislative plan covers everything from defence to anti-trust initiatives through next year

The Brief – The EU’s ‘me too’ moment in the Middle East

Annie Goodykoontz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:59:39 +0000

For all Brussels' willing, the heads of state gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh weren't paying much notice to the EU position, whatever that might be

Geert Wilders among alleged targets of foiled Belgian jihadist plot

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:53:17 +0000

Belgian police arrested three suspects in Antwerp accused of planning drone attacks against politicians, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever

Commission launches probe into alleged Hungarian spy recruitment at EU embassy

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:26:33 +0000

“If this is true, it would be one of the biggest scandals we have ever seen,” a veteran MEP said

Greenland’s PM ready to ‘move with EU’ amid US annexation scare

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:07:36 +0000

Recent reports suggest that the US administration is eying a stake in a mining company operating in Greenland

Brussels launches new LGBTQ+ strategy targeting hate speech, conversion therapy

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:59:03 +0000

The five-year plan comes as conservatives gain ground in the EU capital and across Europe

Brussels backs down from ‘no deregulation’ pledge

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:18:23 +0000

EU officials had previously explicitly denied that the bloc’s “simplification” agenda is tantamount to deregulation, as many independents analysts and unions argue it is

Curbing powers of human rights court won’t solve migration issues, says Council of Europe chief

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:19:47 +0000

The ECHR has recently found some EU countries to be in breach of human rights related to migration. In response to the rulings, efforts to rein in the court have ramped up

‘Concrete decision’ on frozen Russian assets in three weeks, says Merz

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:08:48 +0000

EU leaders are set to meet in Brussels for a summit on 23 October

Belgian PM De Wever leaves door open for Ukraine reparation loan

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:38:30 +0000

"Ceci n'est pas une confiscation," Wever said, referencing Belgian artist René Magritte

EU elevates defence ministers amid drone threat

Chris Powers — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:02:46 +0000

Drone incursions have pushed European leaders to confront the vulnerability of the bloc's eastern flank

Moscow plots retaliation if EU uses frozen Russian assets

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:41:16 +0000

According to a decree signed by Russian president Vladimir Putin, Moscow can fast-track the sale of both domestic and foreign-owned companies

EU’s ‘Big Four’ unconvinced on speeding up drone wall plan

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:14:42 +0000

The push to enhance airspace security along the EU's eastern flank, comes after a recent wave of drone incursions in northern and eastern Europe

Drones rattle Scandinavia’s iron lady ahead of European summit

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:31 +0000

Last week's incidents have ultimately left voters and allies alike questioning how firm Frederiksen's grip on power really is

Commission must match money with ideas in Copenhagen to make EU defence a reality

Aurélie Pugnet — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:20:16 +0000

EU leaders will get a chance to say what they think should feature in the Defence Roadmap at this week's summit in Copenhagen

Drone threat looms as Europe’s leaders head for Copenhagen summit

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:13 +0000

With more than 40 heads of state arriving this week, Denmark is turning to a Swedish anti-drone system and a German frigate to keep its airport safe

Moldova braces for high-stakes vote amid Russian disinformation blitz

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:18 +0000

A flood of online propaganda is swamping Moldovans ahead of a pivotal election

EPPO opens proceedings against Bulgarian prosecutor

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:41:37 +0000

Following anonymous tip-offs, the European Prosecutor's Office, which began an administrative inquiry in March, has now escalated the case further

EU migration chief calls ministers to hash out burden-sharing plan

Nicoletta Ionta — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:39:44 +0000

The meeting comes ahead of the Commission’s October decision on migration burdens and contributions

EU ethics watchdog opens inquiry into von der Leyen’s Mercosur text

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:07:20 +0000

The EU-Mercosur deal, sealed in late 2024 after 25 years of talks, is the Commission’s largest and most contentious trade agreement to date

Denmark will not recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:29:13 +0000

The country is ready to consider recognition in the future but only if certain conditions are met

EU energy chief heads to Greenland amid scramble for Arctic critical minerals

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:04:42 +0000

Visit comes as Brussels seeks to cut reliance on foreign suppliers

More than 80 MEPs table resolution to honour Charlie Kirk

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:21:09 +0000

The text, seen by Euractiv, condemns both killings as attacks on democratic values and calls for stronger measures to combat political violence and extremism

France targets non-EU lobbyists in new foreign interference crackdown

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:46:54 +0000

Anyone lobbying or conducting political influence work on behalf of a third country will be required to register with French lobbyists watchdog

EU Commission to propose Israel sanctions on Wednesday

Eddy Wax — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:56:44 +0000

The package of measures will likely face resistance from EU governments

Hungary says US ‘more understanding’ than EU on Russian energy imports

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:28:02 +0000

Hungary and Slovakia continue to import Russian crude through a Soviet-era pipeline under an EU sanctions exemption

A Belgian plan to challenge Europe’s courts on migration

Vince Chadwick — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:33:06 +0000

A lack of decent reception for asylum seekers is not the same as whipping, a legal expert wrote

Charlie Kirk murder divides European parliament

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:06:18 +0000

Right-wing lawmakers pushed for a moment of silence for commentator but were told 'No'

EPP chief to ‘scrutinise’ Vučić’s party after MEP threats

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:58:01 +0000

The president's threats to MEPs is proving too much for their European party colleagues to stomach

Commission ‘welcomes’ Putin’s blessing of EU membership for Ukraine

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:39:26 +0000

Putin said Russia “never objected to” Ukraine’s EU bid – but warned that NATO “is a different matter”

Commission slaps down Ribera over Israel genocide claim

Eddy Wax — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:37:19 +0000

Whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza can only be settled by courts, according to the EU executive

Trans people must be allowed ID reflecting lived gender, EU court adviser says

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:46:56 +0000

EU countries are already obliged to recognise the legal gender a person has recognised in another member state

Brussels’ US energy, investment pledges ‘totally unrealistic’, says EU Parliament trade chief

Thomas Moller-Nielsen — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:56:39 +0000

Both commitments are central to July’s EU-US framework agreement, which hits most EU exports with a 15% levy

Brussels to double Greenland funding in EU’s new budget

Jacob Wulff Wold — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:02:34 +0000

The move comes as US interest in the Arctic island has grown since Trump’s return to the White House

Putin to Slovakia’s Fico: Russia is open to Ukraine’s EU membership

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:51:31 +0000

The Russian leader has, however, drawn a red line on Ukraine’s NATO membership, a position he has repeatedly underlined

EU’s Kyiv mission to stay on following Russian strikes

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:10:38 +0000

The EU's diplomatic service is assessing how fully the mission can continue to function

Number of countries suspending parcel shipments to the US grows to 25

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:26:21 +0000

The “de minimis” exemption which allowed duty-free imports of goods worth less than €690 to the US runs out on 29 August

Denmark summons US top diplomat over Greenland influence reports

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:23:26 +0000

The reports mark the latest sign of US interest in Greenland, a development Danish foreign minister has described as "unsurprising"

A Putin-Zelenskyy summit remains possible, but where to hold it?

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:50:13 +0000

The biggest logistical hurdle for would-be hosts remains the ICC arrest warrant against Putin

EU and US agree on ‘framework’ for future trade agreement

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:46:30 +0000

"It's not the end – it's the beginning," Šefčovič said

European postal operators halt US parcel shipments over tax uncertainty

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:20:47 +0000

The decision comes as companies are scrambling to understand how the “de minimis” exemption – which allowed duty-free imports of goods worth less than €690 – will be replaced

Finnish MP commits suicide in parliament

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:01:44 +0000

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called the reports "truly sad news"

Ukrainian attacks halt Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:43:51 +0000

It was the second disruption in a week, after a Ukrainian drone attack on a pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region briefly stopped flows last week

Hungary’s opposition leader accuses Russia of election meddling

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:24:34 +0000

The parliamentary election set for spring 2026 is shaping up Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's toughest challenge to date

Berlin docks in Greenland ahead of Pistorius arctic solidarity trip

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:42:27 +0000

The visit follows the launch of a new North Atlantic security partnership in June between Denmark, Germany, Canada, and Norway.

EU disaster mechanism hits record wildfire activations as Europe keeps burning

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:09:47 +0000

Blazes across Southern Europe and the Balkans have already scorched nearly twice the size of Luxembourg

Belgian NGO wants gamers to sign up for organ donation

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:28:20 +0000

The campaign allows players who lose their lives in-game to give up their friends up to eight extra lives – mirroring the fact that one organ donor can save up to eight lives in real life

Orbán declares Russia the winner ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:22:47 +0000

While Orbán casts the outcome as settled, other European leaders want the US president to harden his stance towards Moscow ahead of the Alaska talks

Brussels launches overhaul of law used to probe Chinese exports

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:56:08 +0000

The Commission’s argument is simple: foreign companies, often Chinese, receive so much state support that EU competitors cannot keep up

European leaders to hold call with Trump, Zelenskyy ahead of Alaska talks

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:29:11 +0000

European leaders are urging Washington to reject any land-swap deal with Russia and ensure the EU is included in the talks

Keep liquids and carry on: Commission expected to ease airport fluids rules

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:14:55 +0000

Checking the size of your sunscreen bottle might soon be a thing of the past when the European Commission approves new rules for liquids in hand luggage

Commission revives anti-discrimination directive after 17-year standstill

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:43:40 +0000

The proposal is back on the table after pressure from MEPs and 14 EU countries reversed the Commission’s plans to withdraw it

Keffiyeh clash: Palestine symbol may or may not be allowed in EU Parliament

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:35 +0000

The Parliament declined to clarify whether items like the keffiyeh or religious garments fall under neutrality rules

EU’s migration Zeitenwende must include all, no opt-outs, Danish minister says

Nicoletta Ionta — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:35 +0000

Kaare Dybvad says the centre-left can be tough on migration – and should stop ceding ground.

Belgian court halts arms transit to Israel via Flanders

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:06:50 +0000

Ruling says Flemish government failed to assess whether weapons transfers complied with international law.

Frontex: Irregular crossings to EU plummet in first half of 2025

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:40:24 +0000

Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes see sharp declines, but numbers rise on Central Mediterranean and UK routes.

Swedish migration minister faces pressure over son’s far-right links

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:22:55 +0000

Forssell confirms his son’s former ties to a neo-Nazi group amid mounting political pressure.

Caught in translation: EU interpreter fired for alleged Russian spying

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:51:32 +0000

A freelance interpreter was dismissed after taking notes during a closed-door Zelenskyy meeting, raising suspicions of Russian espionage.

Former Croatian minister charged for spending EU money on private dinners

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:24:50 +0000

“For this criminal offence, she can be sentenced to between 6 months to five years of imprisonment,” EPPO press offices told Euractiv on Wednesday.

Commission looks to expand ‘cash-for-reform’ scheme on rule of law issues

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:40:57 +0000

A Commission official acknowledged that the cash-for-reform approach on judicial matters “has proven extremely helpful”.

Greenland-US situation is ‘not solved’, Danish foreign minister says

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:59:12 +0000

Should tensions escalate, Denmark’s Council presidency is likely to pull both Copenhagen, and the EU deeper into the fray.

The Brief – Danish presidency ditches ‘Borgen’ for boring

Orlando Whitehead — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:52:39 +0000

Denmark will have the chair in endless Council meetings and trilogues, but the presidency is a baton, not a magic wand.

‘A serious setback’: EU laments US decision to cut arms shipments to Ukraine

Thomas Moller-Nielsen — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:01:50 +0000

If the US leaves a permanent hole in Western support for Ukraine, the EU "will have to fill" it, the Danish premier said.

Denmark introduces mandatory conscription for women amid growing threat from Russia

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:05:19 +0000

Until now, conscription has been limited to men, although women were allowed volunteer.

Money for nothing: Commission pours millions into struggling EU media

Martina Monti — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:01:34 +0000

The EU's generous subsidies come with little oversight and risk skewing the media market for independent players

Budapest Pride to go ahead amid Orbán pushback

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:06:43 +0000

Some 70 members of the European Parliament taking part in the parade have been advised to carry their diplomatic passports.

Trump suggests EU’s digital rules are on the table in trade talks

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:35:06 +0000

Canada was "obviously copying the European Union" in taxing US Big Tech firms, Trump said – despite the fact the EU does not have a digital services tax.

EXCLUSIVE: Meloni’s EU allies split on bid to bring down von der Leyen

Eddy Wax — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:49:56 +0000

The ECR has distanced itself from the no confidence motion, despite it being signed by Poland’s Patryk Jaki, one of its co-chairmen.

Israel sought to undermine Tehran’s domestic enforcement in final strikes, source says

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:12:06 +0000

As part of the operation, Israel also hit Tehran's infamous Evin prison, in an effort to destroy its gates.

EU equality chief stands alone as Budapest Pride faces police ban

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:11:43 +0000

Lahbib will join EU lawmakers at the march as Orbán government and police move to block the event.

EPP opens up to von der Leyen’s controversial money for reforms plan

Jacob Wulff Wold — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:53:15 +0000

But only if the reforms are proportionate, targeted, and clearly linked to relevant EU policies.

Brussels spares 90% of companies from world’s first CO2 tariff

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:33:38 +0000

Only major importers will face the EU’s new carbon tariff, after lawmakers moved to slash red tape.

EPP tells European Commission to kill anti-greenwashing legislation

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:50 +0000

The Green Claims Directive lacks popularity even among environmental and consumer organisations.

INTERVIEW: We can have it both ways on Israel and Gaza, leader of German Greens says

Martina Monti — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:56 +0000

As Europe's Greens near a compromise on Israel and Gaza, Felix Banaszak defended the German Greens' insistence on a nuanced stance on the matter.

Top EU diplomat says ‘we have not been silent’ on Gaza

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:49:02 +0000

'You feel better expressing anger at me,' Kallas told MEPs.

Parliament push for MEP parental leave but dads may be left behind

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:35:58 +0000

Ironically, leaving out fathers from the Parliament’s own proposal could put the institution at odds with legislation it recently helped pass.

EU Parliament contemplates permanent body to monitor NGO funding

Eddy Wax — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:21:33 +0000

The body would provide "special scrutiny" of the European Commission's alleged funding of lobbyists favourable to its own proposals.

EU delays civil service exam again, frustrating 50,000 hopefuls

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:51:36 +0000

Thousands hoping to enter the European Commission's civil service have been waiting for the exam since 2019.

The Netherlands to elect new parliament on 29 October after coalition collapse

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:25:42 +0000

Schoof will continue to lead a caretaker government until a new coalition is formed following the October vote.

The Brief – A win and a loss still leaves Brussels with a net positive

Orlando Whitehead — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:26:25 +0000

In the face of existential challenges, keeping the Eurosceptic tally at two, not three, can prove crucial. For this, Brussels could sooner suffer Nawrocki’s victory in Poland than Simion's in Romania.

EU steel lobby calls for ‘swift’ US tariff retaliation

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:53:31 +0000

"We are being flooded by cheap foreign steel," EUROFER said in a statement.

Brussels reprimands Austria for breaking EU budget rules

Thomas Moller-Nielsen — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:41:08 +0000

The European Commission also announced that it would urge member states to acknowledge Romania’s “non-effective action” to address its deficit, which could lead to financial penalties as early as this autumn.

Bulgaria gets green light to join euro in 2026

Thomas Moller-Nielsen — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:06:47 +0000

The announcement comes in spite of major anti-euro protests across the country, with many citizens concerned that the currency switch could trigger steep price increases.

EXCLUSIVE: Cold War spy-turned-MEP defends Moscow trip

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:35:06 +0000

Fernand Kartheiser, who faces expulsion from the right-wing ECR group, told Euractiv his trip to Russia was "to break the ice."

Ukraine says it hit Crimean Bridge in underwater explosion

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:13:11 +0000

The attack scuppers a vital Russian logistics route into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

Russia proposes brief and limited ceasefire, agrees prisoner exchange with Ukraine

Magnus Lund Nielsen — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:32:16 +0000

Ukraine has not responded to the ceasefire proposal, but has previously demanded an "unconditional" ceasefire – which Russia rejected.