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Thu, 06/19/2025 - 06:00
Europe’s procedures for building critical infrastructure are far too sluggish for a world of energy shocks, climate emergencies, and the reverberations of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:45
Isn’t the euro already digital whenever we tap a card or transfer money online?
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:20
Italy eyes Austrian-style reserve corps as it scrambles to boost troop numbers and hit NATO’s defence spending goal.
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:13
Opposition bid to topple Czech government fails, as Prime Minister Petr Fiala counters political fallout from €40M bitcoin-linked resignation.
Thu, 06/19/2025 - 05:06
Luís Montenegro warns EU risks losing credibility and weakening its global position if it fails to ratify the Mercosur trade deal after decades of negotiations.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 19:53
But only if the reforms are proportionate, targeted, and clearly linked to relevant EU policies.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 18:15
Eight people were detained on Wednesday amid an investigation led by European prosecutors, with the ex-minister dismissing his attempted arrest as "political theatre".
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 17:58
As new regulations confront Europe's shipping sector, how will these changes shape and secure the future of EU shipping? This Special Report unpacks the policy cargo.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 17:51
Strategy design and delivery should be derived by policymakers, alongside financiers and logistics stakeholders, says Commissioner Tzitzikostas.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 17:20
When it comes to Middle East foreign policy, Macron hasn't put a foot right in months. Might he be tempted back into domestic politics?
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 16:01
"Critical investments risk being left unfinished" as time winds down on the EU's pandemic recovery fund, MEPs have warned.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 15:43
A letter from 10 EU countries complains about rules against buying for defence firms based outside the bloc.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 15:14
Belgium's Health Minister told Euractiv that joining those who would have 'sunk the deal' would have taken the EU further from a solution. Belgium backtracked, says the pharma sector.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 14:33
That would mark the first time all of NATO has reached the mark. The allies are now deep in talks to raise it higher.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 14:00
The Green Claims Directive lacks popularity even among environmental and consumer organisations.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 13:36
“Let's be clear: regime change is not part of the EU's agreed position,” said an EU spokesperson.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 12:59
But "whether it's successful or not is too early to say, because the situation on the ground in Ukraine is changing every hour, and the war is still ongoing."
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 12:00
When I visit Amazon facilities, I meet people whose lives have been transformed. A young woman in Dortmund who was fascinated by tools and electronics as a child, and is now pursuing her passion as a mechatronics trainee. Skilled workers in Vienna looking for new opportunities where they can work with cutting-edge technology. These stories represent the real impact of change for people and regions that are searching for a prosperous future.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:50
"Let us not increase our dependencies on other parts of the world,” the EU's climate commissioner said.
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 11:11
EU socialists are challenging Egypt’s recent move to seize land from one of Christianity’s oldest monasteries.
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