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Fate of Swedish environment commissioner candidate in doubt

The nominees for the key European energy and environment commissioner roles faced a grilling by MEPs on Tuesday evening. Danish candidate Dan Jørgensen sailed through to clinch the energy portfolio, but the fate of Sweden's candidate to implement the European Green Deal hangs in the balance.

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Stick to the fossil fuel car ban, says incoming EU transport chief

Incoming Greek commissioner wins over MEPs with confident performance throughout a gruelling hearing that saw him reject calls to slow the switch to electric vehicles.

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EU should get tough on trade if Trump wins, says leading lawmaker

A second Donald Trump presidency would call for unity and countermeasures on trade, according to Italian socialist MEP Brando Benifei.

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Von der Leyen pledges EU support to Spain amid devastating floods

The European Commission president told reporters in Brussels that the EU will assist in coordinating rescue efforts through its Copernicus geo-monitoring satellite system.

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Von der Leyen and Vučić discuss Serbia's 'European path'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Belgrade as part of her Balkan tour, where she reaffirmed Europe's commitment to Serbia's progress toward EU membership.

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Could this weekend be the last time ever the clocks go back?

A group of MEPs is calling for daylight saving time to be abolished given its negative impact on health.

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Eight cringiest lines in EU Commissioners’ job applications

Twenty six hopefuls have sent MEPs their pitches to serve at the top of the next European Commission, due to take office within weeks. We’ve read them so you don’t have to.

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The European Council’s paradigm shift on migration

At a summit where migration dominated, the EU's 27 leaders drafted their final conclusions just before midnight, with so-called "return hubs" and a timeline for a landmark migration pact missing from the agenda.

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EU leaders endorse migration outsourcing but offer few details

At the end of a high-stakes summit in Brussels, EU leaders signalled a potentially transformative shift in how the bloc approaches migration policy.

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What will today's European Council meeting bring?

Ceasefire in the Middle East, aid to Ukraine, implementation of the migration pact are the main points in EU leaders agenda for today's European Council.

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Brussels EU-Gulf summit discusses Middle East and Ukraine conflicts

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell commended Gulf countries' efforts and stressed the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

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Migration to dominate EU summit as calls for outsourcing grow louder

The leaders' summit in Brussels will cover migration policy, support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

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Von der Leyen endorses 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has signalled a willingness to offshore migration procedures, echoing growing calls from member states.

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Orbán and von der Leyen clash in fiery parliamentary debate

The gloves were off as Viktor Orbán appeared before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and faced off with Ursula von der Leyen.

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Brussels urged not to U-turn on car CO2 limits amid industry ‘crisis’

Electricity firms fear the EU is about to cave in to industry pressure and ease cuts on car emissions, as Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands ask the European Commission to help electrify company car fleets.

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EU approves steep tariffs on Chinese EVs, despite lack of majority

Chinese producers of electric vehicles will soon face steep tariffs before selling their high-end goods in the EU market.

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Euroviews. Why is the EU struggling to define its future?

The time for feet dragging is over, but the sense of urgency is still missing. And there is more: In addition to being very demanding, these challenges need to be faced simultaneously. Is that even possible, Ricardo Borges de Castro asks.

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Von der Leyen's China policy faces make-or-break vote on EV tariffs

Amid Beijing's threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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EU gives €30 million extra to Lebanon in humanitarian aid

The additional funds bring the total amount of monetary aid provided to more than €100 million for 2024.

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Brussels and London agree to strengthen cooperation 'at pace'

Both sides agreed to hold a summit to 'oversee the development' of the new relationship in early 2025.