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Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

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Former EU justice chief Didier Reynders suspected of money laundering

Belgian police raided several properties linked to former European Commissioner for Justice for alleged fraud, Follow the Money and Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported.

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Health Commissioner touts swifter reform of EU medical devices rules

EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has signalled that revisiting the EU’s medical device regulations is inevitable, marking a shift from the previously cautious stance of the European Commission.

Mobility

Could improved charging stations increase demand for EVs?

The European Commission aims to have 3.5 million charging points by 2030.

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Revealed: The new Commission's first strategic, policy initiatives

A leaked copy of Ursula von der Leyen's second EU executive's work programme reveals that clean industry and defence are on the agenda for the first 100 days, but also sets the path for other policy announcements in the months to come.

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ArcelorMittal green steel backtrack raises fears over clean transition

European Commission top brass set to visit steel multinational’s Belgian plant this week in the wake of a warning that low-carbon steel projects won’t go ahead without further policy support from Brussels.

Living

This Portuguese city will be the European Green Capital in 2026

The jury said that Guimarães demonstrated a vision that brings together citizens, academia and the private sector.

World News

Euroviews. EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s time to deliver. Housing is a fundamental right, and cities are ready to work with the EU to ensure every citizen has access to an affordable home, Kathrin Gaál and Renaud Payre write.

Health news

Why does the EU now have two health Commissioners?

How health topics will be divided between two Commissioner for the first time is a poser for the new executive.

Health news

Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament

A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text.

Business

'Loopholes’ in EU’s €100bn corporate tax avoidance fight, auditors say

Brussels recently scored a win when judges ruled Apple should reimburse €13bn in underpaid taxes – but a high-profile tax havens blacklist is undermined by weak sanctions, and warnings of cross-border schemes often go unheeded, auditors said.

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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial

Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs.

Europe News

Vote on new Commission signals EU Parliament instability and ambiguity

The European Commission was approved by the Parliament with the lowest support ever, and it’s not clear which political groups it can count on. But it is not necessarily a bad thing for Ursula von der Leyen.

Europe News

What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency

Russia's war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency.

Europe News

Which MEPs backed Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission term?

The German incumbent won a relatively narrow victory in her bid for a second mandate as European Commission President – and her support has all but vanished from countries such as France.

Business

HSBC €31,7 million trader 'chat room' cartel fine upheld by EU court

The European judges dismissed HSBC’s procedural challenge against the cartel fine imposed by the European Commission in 2021.

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MEPs give final approval to Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission

A majority of Members of the European Parliament gave on Wednesday the final approval to the new European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen.

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LIVE soon: European Parliament votes on New EU Commission

Parliament is about to vote to approve the incoming Commission, having previously endorsed all 26 commissioners through a backroom deal among centrist groups: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe.

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Why does the vote to approve the new Commission matter?

The new Commission is set to be approved by the European Parliament with a large majority, but how this majority is shaped will be worth watching.

Radio Schuman

Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen's commissioners

As MEPs vote to approve the upcoming European Commission, a significant proportion of those opposing von der Leyen's executive picks are French MEPs.

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