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Can an unpopular Orbán ally oversee the EU’s health policy?

Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unexpectedly named Hungary's Olivér Várhelyi as her Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, provoking mixed reactions — to say the least.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The year of wars and elections revealed this about European sentiment

The currently self-absorbed Brussels would better get the message. If we postpone honest conclusions to the next elections in 2029, the European drama may indeed enact its final act, André Wilkens and Pawel Zerka write.

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EU Parliament's left signals warning over Dutch Commission nominee

The choice of former Dutch finance minister Wopke Hoekstra to run EU tax policy has drawn attention from MEPs given previous links to tax havens, and the Netherlands’ status as a hub for corporate tax avoidance.

Business

Commerzbank takeover: Germany questions UniCredit's 'hostile' strategy

UniCredit's bid to raise its stake in Commerzbank to 29.9% faces German resistance. The European Commission sees potential benefits in consolidation, while analysts predict significant financial synergies.

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Should the EU regulate burgeoning health influencers?

With health content booming on social media, experts and lawmakers are mulling regulation of social media influencers, prioritising ‘credible’ content creators.

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'Corrosive': Commission rejects greater revolving doors transparency

The European Commission says it won’t immediately publish details of the restrictions placed on Henrik Morch, whose move earlier this year from its antitrust department to law firm Paul, Weiss drew protests from EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly.

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The new EU Commission needs change, major trade union leader says

The European Commission risks being too centralised and not attractive to young people any more, according to Cristiano Sebastiani, the president of one of the EU's major trade unions, Renouveau & Démocratie.

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Hungary open to enforce key asylum ruling as daily fines mount

European Affairs Minister János Bóka insists he won't pay a €200m fine imposed by EU courts for restricting asylum rights, though Brussels has triggered a special procedure to deduct the sum from EU funds.

Earth News

Commission insists no plans to delay anti-deforestation law

Amid a growing backlash from trading partners and conservative lawmakers, the European Commission maintains it is working to implement new legislation that will ban from January the import of products linked to deforestation overseas.

Earth News

Commission mulls regulation of solar radiation modification research

EU funding is assessing the feasibility and safety of geoengineering as an approach to combat the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

Europe News

Will EU's new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe's armies?

Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a new portfolio dedicated to the issue's industrial aspects.

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Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law

The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding.

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Brussels takes China to the WTO over 'questionable' dairy probe

The call for WTO consultations comes as EU and Chinese officials step up talks on the dispute around electric vehicles.

Europe Decoded

How the EU will tap into Russia's assets to raise €35B for Ukraine

The profits made by Russia's frozen assets are the key behind the €35 billion loan that the EU has promised to Ukraine.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: The new Commission and the Green Deal

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the catastrophic floods in central Europe, the presentation of the EU commissioners-designate and the economic power of the European Green Deal.

Europe News

Critics slam landmark EU competitiveness report as 'one-sided'

Draghi is being accused by various stakeholders of not including voices from all parts of Europe in his landmark report.

Business

Turkey and Germany in spat over döner kebab - the EU may decide

Turkey wants döner kebabs registered so that it has the same protected EU status as Serrano ham from Spain and Neapolitan pizza.

Europe Decoded

How will the nominated line-up of EU Commissioners be scrutinised?

Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account.

Europe News

EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons.

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Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv promising Ukraine electricity funds

Russia continues to target the war-torn country's energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the east in darkness for hours at a time.