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In today’s edition: Europe’s dependence on the US grows as Trump shapes foreign policy from afar, Bulgaria opens its skies for Putin ahead of the Budapest summit, and the Commission begins quietly dismantling the Green Deal under political pressure

The EU Deforestation Regulation has suffered multiple setbacks due to its complex and occasionally vague legal architecture, leading to regulatory uncertainty and inconsistent interpretations across Member States. For the EUDR to go ahead successfully, some critical issues require immediate attention.

“He should bring a sleep mask and earplugs. The shouting can go on until four in the morning", a former inmate warned

To outsiders, it may seem strange that Norwegians – prosperous, peaceful and geographically distant from the conflict – so often take positions that provoke their allies

Trump’s deals with Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Merck expose risk to EU

‘Everybody has a responsibility to make this project succeed,’ says Indra’s CEO

Nuclear fusion research hasn't yielded a breakthrough moment but that could now change, just in time for the new EU fusion strategy

Experts are calling for a dual approach, combining stronger EU legislation to criminalise imports of illegally sourced wildlife with an upgraded TRACES system to record all species entering the bloc

The Commission has low-balled the cost of tech and infrastructure investment, says Czechia's pharma industry

“How is it proposed to hold the meeting if one of the participants cannot get to it?” Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said on Monday

Hungary says it will not block the 19th package, but Slovakia's veto remains

In today’s polarised world, relying on China is a strategic misstep. When push comes to shove, China will negotiate with the global superpower – not with Brussels

The EU’s ban on Russian gas could land the executive in court

A ban on Russian gas could be delayed by MEPs pressing EU countries to include oil

Cohesion Summit II provides a platform to explore how Europe can balance competitiveness and solidarity in the next EU budget, highlighting Hungary’s vision for safeguarding cohesion funds, empowering regions, and ensuring that prosperity is shared across all parts of the Union.

The EU's 2040 climate goal, biofuel policy, and carbon tax prices could all face changes

Countries broadly agree on measures like bans on filters and expanding smoke-free spaces ahead of COP11

The EU does not formally recognise the Taliban regime that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021

The EDPB opinion feeds into the Commission's review of the EU-UK data transfer framework, due to expire in December

Europe edges towards a multibillion-euro ban on Russian gas imports