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EU capitals urge Brussels to fund ‘return hubs’ and other migration controls

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 01:00
Ministers argued that if “innovative solutions” are to move beyond concept stage, the EU must put real cash behind them – and fast

‘Discriminatory’: US threatens EU companies over tech fines

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 22:18
The Commission rejected the accusation, insisting that its digital rules apply equally to all companies operating in the bloc

Commission stands firm on indefinite pesticide’s substances approvals

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 20:03
After backlash from MEPs, NGOs and researchers, pesticide products will still face periodic renewal
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

France urges EU to follow its lead on fast fashion’s environmental and social costs

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 19:14
Environment ministers called for EU-level action to address the impacts of ultra-fast fashion
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU presents new health package with industry concessions

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 19:12
The reforms offer faster approvals and lighter rules for industry, alongside new public health initiatives
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

The Brief – Mercosur whack-a-mole

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:28
It looks like the room for regulatory creativity has finally reached its limits. EU leaders will have to make a decision – it will be historic either way
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Commission keeps novel foods out of innovation boost

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:22
The Commission wants to bar novel foods from lighter regulatory conditions, citing ethical and cultural concerns
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 18:16
That is, 'if all the commitments of the remaining weeks are fulfilled' said Ukraine's foreign minister
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Healthcare must stop being the first budget casualty, experts tell EU leaders [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:41
Europe won’t stay competitive or crisis-ready if health remains the first budget cut.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

FCAS leaders to discuss future of fighter jet project on the sidelines of EU-Western Balkans summit

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:35
Germany and France had given themselves until the end of the year to decide on the future of the €100 billion joint project
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Finland and Poland to co-lead Eastern Flank Watch defence project

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:34
Eastern flank leaders expect the European Commission to back the project with funding
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

‘Smart people’ are also falling victim to online scams warns EBA [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:26
The European Banking Authority has launched a campaign to help EU citizens see the signs of online fraud and scams and to support those who fall victims.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

SMEs urge Brussels to boost competitiveness by truly “thinking small first” [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:18
Europe cannot regain competitiveness unless it rewrites its entire regulatory mindset by starting legislation from the reality of micro-companies rather than adjusting for them afterwards.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Brussels climbs down over 2035 combustion engine ban

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:13
European Commission pushes made-in-Europe ambition with regulatory tweaks
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

CBAM: the EU’s heavy industry export subsidy masterplan

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 17:02
Brussels plans to help energy-intensive firms compete in global markets
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Reparation loan risks not credible and based on Russian lies, says Ukraine

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:58
"None of these threats are credible and most of these fears are completely unfounded" wrote Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU confirms more rules targeting Airbnb and short-term rentals

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:37
Under an affordable housing plan on Tuesday, the Commission said forthcoming rules on online platforms would allow local authorities to take action in areas of "housing stress"
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Sweden risks missing EU cardiovascular plan deadline [Advocacy Lab]

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:31
Only ten of the EU’s 27 nations have prepared or are preparing national cardiovascular health plans - Sweden has prepared, but is behind schedule
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EPP faction and far-right groups seek to block Parliament resolution on abortion

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:07
Opponents have tabled rival texts and legal arguments in an effort to blunt Parliament’s push for EU-level action
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Equinor hit with near-record fine for environmental crime

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 15:48
The poor maintenance of an oil refinery led to the second-largest fine imposed on a Norwegian company
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

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