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A majority of the French National Assembly has voted to abolish the green zones, or LEZs (low emission zones), which around 40 cities had introduced to improve air quality. Members of the Assembly criticised the ban on heavy and polluting vehicles as anti-social, arguing that low-income earners can't afford low-emission cars. The national press is incensed.

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In the end, it may not be hope or policy that drives Poles to the polls – just an urge to stop the other guy.

Cutting red tape is just the start of boosting Europe’s competitiveness. We need a smarter way to apply rules — easing compliance and embracing digitalisation. Regulatory technologies already automate the reporting and tracking of legal obligations. Scaling them across sectors would strengthen the single market and unlock growth.

Euractiv spotted moving boxes stacked outside the new digs at NATO HQ as Sweden moves into the central alliance complex.

"It turns out that we don't have enough,” the Russian leader said this week of national potato stocks.

‘Fine if they do. Fine them if they don’t’ – a new study demonstrates that Europe’s citizens expect their leaders to abide by European Union principles, values and laws. If they fail to, citizens want penalties enforced.

An order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington provided no opinion or reasoning but directed the plaintiffs in the case to respond by June 5 and the administration by June 9.

O presidente do Conselho Europeu António Costa proferiu o discurso de abertura do Fórum de Investimento UE-Brasil em São Paulo. O fórum constitui a plataforma para o lançamento formal do diálogo estruturado sobre investimento entre a UE e o Brasil.

Following its political announcement on 20 May, the Council lifted the EU’s economic sanctions on Syria imposed ontothe Assad regime. It also removed 24 entities from the EU list of those subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. In parallel, it extended the listings of individuals and entities linked to the Assad regime until 1 June 2026.In support of the transitional authorities’ efforts to safeguard the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Syrian people, the Council also imposed new restrictive measures on two individuals and three entities for human rights abuses and stands ready to consider further listings on those fuelling instability.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia.

The Polish Presidency published conclusions on strengthening EU democratic resilience, supported by 25 delegations.

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Simplification: Council adopts position to simplify and strengthen EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism.

The Council decided to launch the sixth wave of 11 new PESCO projects to strengthen EU defence capabilities and contribute to a strong EU’s defence posture.