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Taken in isolation, the EU's protectionist turn might be welcomed by its industry. But it will further splinter the global economy, with unenviable knock-on effects that will be difficult to guard against

Iran's deputy foreign minister summoned the heads of mission from EU states to criticise a joint communiqué issued by the bloc and the Gulf Cooperation Council

The appeal “risks sending a harmful message of lack of transparency,” a left-wing MEP said

In today's edition: Apply AI is go, Finland's risky subsea cables, Danes kids social media ban

In today's edition: Parliament, fertilisers, CAP budget

In the heart of Brussels’ EU quarter, Europe’s energy future will take centre stage on 14 October during Energy Day 2025. Hundreds of senior policymakers, CEOs, high-level representatives of key EU institutions and thought leaders will gather to debate a question at the core of Europe’s future: is the continent delivering on its energy promise?

In today's edition: EU 'chips' tax, Pharma package, EU urged to act on Alzheimer's disease

Plus draft EUCO conclusions, and the EDIP dispute continues

Olivér Várhelyi’s push for a health-focused levy comes as evidence from Hungary casts doubt on its long-term impact

In today’s edition: Roberta Metsola eyes an unprecedented third run for the European Parliament presidency, Robert Fico stalls progress as EU diplomats meet on the 19th sanctions package against Russia, and Brussels folds Gaza reconstruction into Donald Trump’s peace framework

Italy’s prime minister said a complaint filed with the ICC accuses her and several ministers of supporting Israel in its ongoing bombardment of Gaza

No one has ever run the European Parliament for more than 5 years.

Olivér Várhelyi’s push for a health-focused levy comes as evidence from Hungary casts doubt on its long-term impact

The letter urges Brussels not to waver under US pressure over forest protection

The Commission's €2 trillion EU budget proposal is also "too small" and could spell "disaster" for European regions, said Esther Lynch, head of Europe's largest trade union organisation

This could save a key EU emission law from public uproar, and help citizens at the same time

EU countries are set to debate on whether post-Assad Syria is safe enough to allow, or force, the return of Syrian nationals 'posing a security risk' or 'convicted criminals'

'There wasn’t much movement,' one source said — but another predicted the 'fun' would begin next month

With their default obstinacy, MEPs are torpedoing their greatest chance of securing real power