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EU Chemicals Agency backs sweeping 'forever chemicals' ban
The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.
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EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached
The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before tariffs on US goods can be reduced to zero.
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Farmers angry after EU-Australia trade deal liberalises farm products
The new EU-Australia trade deal has drawn criticism from farmers and MEPs, who argue that it will open the door to additional imports of sensitive products on top of those already agreed under the contentious Mercosur deal, while not providing full protection for certain EU regional products.
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Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes
In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.
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Ten EU countries reinforce attack against ETS ahead of key EU summit
Ahead of a key European summit on Thursday, 10 EU countries intensified attacks on the bloc's climate policy, warning that the current system is damaging industry. They're calling for a slower and more flexible approach to protect competitiveness while pursuing the green transition.
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'Trade caught in US domestic politics,' lead Brussels lawmaker says
MEPs will reach out to US trade officials next week in a bid to salvage the transatlantic trade deal as Washington opens new investigations on EU goods. But lawmakers worry Brussels is being pulled into an unpredictable standoff driven by US domestic politics.
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EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA warns
People living in so-called energy communities are usually enthusiastic about producing their own renewable energy, but certain complaints and frustrations keep coming up, the latest EU auditors' audit reveals. Resistance from energy generators is also blocking progress.