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The Polish capital struggled with new waste directive requirements for mandatory waste separation.

The country’s ministerial council reversed an anti-nuclear stance solidified by referendums in 1987 and 2011.

The Commission curried favour in India, but US tensions deepen.

Dude, where’s my check?

There is evidence of of hooliganism and involvement in attempted arson.

The surge in donations spiked dramatically after Trump’s Washington showdown with Zelenskyy.

Silence may serve the EU and the US while they pick their battles, and silence is undoubtedly good for business. But silence can’t last forever. 

Europe “must do the heavy lifting” but the “effort must have strong US backing”, UK's Starmer said.

These countries, once dismissed as junior partners, are now in the vanguard of NATO, outpacing Western giants such as Germany and France in percentage terms.

The Data Governance Act and Data Act "were designed with simplification in mind from the start," said German MEP Damian Boeselager.

The latest draft Council conclusions on audiovisual content are ready ahead of the next round of discussions on 3 March.

Midwives could be allowed to prescribe abortion pills in Sweden under new abortion legislation. Home abortions without prior clinic pill visit to be permitted.

A new set of recommendations by the EU Health Coalition outlines how policymakers can drive competitiveness and resilience by investing in health.

Austria's new government will be sworn in on Monday.

Bitcoin has lost most of the gains it made since Donald Trump was elected in November.

They said the March 2024 draft "made good progress in balancing between robust security standards and the inclusive, open-market principles that are critical for the growth and resilience of Europe's digital economy".

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 3–9 March 2025

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €6 million under the European Peace Facility that will benefit the Armed Forces of Montenegro.

European Council President António Costa will visit the UK, Moldova and Egypt from 2 to 4 March 2025 to discuss European security, support for Ukraine and Moldova, and the current situation in Gaza.

European Council President António Costa invited the members of the European Council to their Special meeting of 6 March 2025. Discussions will focus on the support for Ukraine and EU defence.