EU Policy

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Scandinavians trust global organisations more than rest of Europe

Scandinavian countries are among those with the highest levels of trust in international institutions worldwide, and the highest in Europe, with the United Nations and the World Health Organisation ranking as the most trusted.

19/09/2025

Europe News

Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production

Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules.

17/09/2025

Tech News

Media sector awaits EU Commission clarity on political ads

Some online platforms have already said that new rules applicable from October are unworkable.

17/09/2025

Europe News

EU countries wrangling over 2035 climate target ahead of COP30 - leak

EU countries have pushed back a decision on 2040 targets from a ministers' meeting this week to a leaders' summit in October, but they are also at odds over key 2035 goals which must be determined before COP30 meets in Brazil in November.

17/09/2025

Economy

Clothes imports up 14% in 2025 amid fierce competition from China

The textile industry is sounding the alarm as imports in the fast fashion sector continue to grow steadily.

16/09/2025

Europe News

Draghi calls for pause to AI Act to gauge risks

The call comes after businesses have repeatedly called for a stop the clock on the EU’s AI rules.

16/09/2025

Europe News

EU Commission sued for secrecy over ditched food label plan

Two transparency groups are taking the European Commission to court for refusing to release documents on a shelved plan for an EU-wide nutrition label.

16/09/2025

Economy

MEPs call on Commission to drop energy purchase promise in EU-US deal

A letter is currently circulating within the European Parliament denouncing the European Commission’s commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of energy products from the US.

15/09/2025

Europe News

EU decision on 2040 climate target to be delayed, diplomats say

At stake is the review of the EU’s Climate Law, which sets course for the EU to become climate neutral by 2050, but also called for a 2040 climate target to be set in stone.

12/09/2025

Health news

Has US contraceptives stockpile stored in Europe been destroyed?

Conflicting information from the United States and the Flemish government has raised doubts over the fate of millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives stored in Europe, reportedly set to be burnt. Where are they now? Have they already been destroyed?

12/09/2025

Belgium

Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns

The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years.

12/09/2025

Health news

European Parliament calls for a strategy on Alzheimer's and dementia

The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to adopt a dedicated strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, backed by clear financing and concrete timelines.

12/09/2025

Tech News

Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act

Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules.

12/09/2025

Europe News

EU and India chase down trade deal with wrangling over food

The fact that agriculture is now being formally addressed in EU-India trade negotiations signals that talks are edging toward the finish line, according to experts.

11/09/2025

Health news

EU health agenda goes global in von der Leyen’s address

Is Ursula von der Leyen’s speech signalling a new direction for the EU health policy agenda?

10/09/2025

Tech News

Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors

The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe.

10/09/2025

Tech News

Meta, TikTok’s platform supervisory fees temporarily on hold: EU court

The companies challenged the fees imposed under the Digital Services Act (DSA) in 2023.

10/09/2025

Europe News

The European Green Deal and the car industry - a fight to the death?

Carmakers have been at odds with the EU’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 since the European Green Deal was unveiled by the European Commission almost six years ago, arguing that climate ambitions would destroy the sector’s competitiveness.

10/09/2025

Tech News

Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors

The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe.

09/09/2025

France

French political crisis threatens country's influence over the EU

France’s political paralysis is shaking the EU: chronic instability and unpopular budget cuts weaken Paris’ influence just as Italy under Meloni gains ground, pushing for key EU roles and shaping the bloc’s future while France struggles at home.

08/09/2025