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The problem, however, goes beyond the levy itself: It could jeopardise the entire Commission budget plan

Das Auktionshaus Sotheby’s versteigert am morgen 42 Fahrzeuge aus einer Schweizer Sammlung im Dolder Grand Hotel in Zürich. Wir präsentieren fünf spektakuläre Boliden der Auktion und verraten, wem die teils millionenteuren Vehikel gehören.

Carlos Mejia, Anlagechef bei der Rothschild Bank Schweiz, äusserst sich im cash-Interview zur Bewertung des US-Aktienmarkts und über die Vorteile von Schweizer Aktien im Portfolio.

Tim Meyer muss frühzeitig aus dem Camp der Schweizer U21-Nationalmannschaft abreisen. Der Grund: Ein Muskelfaserriss. Damit muss sein Verein GC eine Weile ohne seinen Mittelfeldmann auskommen.

Le ministère de l’Éducation nationale met en garde les internautes contre la diffusion de fausses informations qui lui sont attribuées sur les réseaux sociaux. Il […]

L’article Le ministère de l’Éducation avertit contre de fausses informations sur les réseaux sociaux est apparu en premier sur .

Die Spannung steigt: Macron berät in Paris mit Parteispitzen des Landes über die Regierungskrise. Nach dem Rücktritt von Premier Lecornu wird eine Entscheidung über den neuen Regierungschef erwartet. Blick hält dich auf dem Laufenden.

Bulgarien statt Albanien: Nachdem der diesjährige Giro d'Italia in Albanien gestartet ist, wird die Ausgabe im Mai 2016 in Bulgarien beginnen.

Machado est reconnue pour « son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques » au Venezuela, selon le Comité Nobel.

Machado est reconnue pour « son travail inlassable en faveur des droits démocratiques » au Venezuela, selon le Comité Nobel.

Nicht nur die Natur in der Schweiz ist eindrucksvoll. In den Bergen finden sich auch einige Attraktionen, mit denen man dort nicht unbedingt rechnet. Hier findest du Inspiration für deinen nächsten Ausflug.

Das Durchfahrtsverbot in Birsfelden BL beschäftigt auch in Deutschland und Frankreich, immerhin liegt der Ort nahe an der Grenze. Der Südwestrundfunk spricht sogar Warnungen aus.

Ein 73-jähriger Fussgänger wurde bei einem Verkehrsunfall in Herisau AR schwer verletzt. Der Autofahrer hat zu spät gemerkt, dass er die Strasse überquert.

Le secteur automobile algérien a franchi une étape « historique » ce jeudi avec la sortie de la première Grande Panda entièrement assemblée et localisée sur le […]

L’article FIAT célèbre sa toute première Grande Panda 100 % Made in Algeria est apparu en premier sur .

The US is “happy to sell, but we won’t have enough to sell, ultimately”, said the US ambassador to NATO

The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.

TASR: Felszólalási lehetőséget kért a törvényhozásban Ivan Fiačan, a SzK Alkotmánybíróságának az elnöke, hogy megsürgesse a hiányzó alkotmánybíró megválasztását. A kassai testület már több mint két éve csak 12 bíróval működik, 13 helyett – erősítette meg pénteken a TASR-nek Martina Ferencová, az alkotmánybíróság szóvivője.

Written by Clare Ferguson and Katarzyna Sochacka.

Parliament’s first October plenary session featured a formal address by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland. Members discussed the European Union’s relations with countries outside the Union in various debates, including on the EU’s role in supporting peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution; a united EU response to Russian violation of EU Member States’ airspace; an EU strategy to face Iran’s nuclear threat and on EU sanctions; the situation in Afghanistan; and the Second World Summit for Social Development. Members also considered and rejected two motions of censure of the Commission. A debate addressed rising antisemitism in Europe. Members also debated intergenerational fairness; completing the single market; and promoting EU digital rules. Finally, a debate marked World Mental Health Day (10 October), and Members debated the public health risks exacerbated by global warming.

This is Europe debate

The October I 2025 session featured the first ‘This is Europe‘ debate of the current term, with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden.

Visa suspension mechanism

Many non-EU nationals can visit the Schengen area for 90 days without having to apply for a visa. To protect the system from abuse, the visa suspension mechanism allows the EU to temporarily end the visa exemption for citizens of certain countries for security reasons. A proposal to strengthen the mechanism has been on the table since 2023. Members held a debate and adopted the text agreed between Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Council, which emphasises the links between the EU’s external relations and the need to revise the visa suspension mechanism to cover, for instance, cases of state-sponsored instrumentalisation of migrants, investor-citizenship schemes and human rights violations.

Common agricultural policy simplification

Following a debate on the common agricultural policy (CAP), Members approved a report on the European Commission proposal to amend the current rules on payments to farmers, aimed at cutting red tape, one of the farming community’s key demands. Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development proposes the CAP simplification include more flexibility on environmental rules, easier access to crisis payments and increased support for small and medium-sized farms. The vote sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.

European works councils

Members debated and adopted a provisional agreement reached by Parliament’s negotiators on a revision of the European Works Councils Directive. European works councils represent workers employed by multinationals operating in at least two EU countries. The revision of the legislation aims at strengthening the enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights, excluding trivial issues and including stronger provisions on gender balance. Parliament has succeeded in including rules to ensure penalties will be dissuasive, effective and proportionate.

Amending budget No 2/2025

Members adopted amending budget No 2/2025, updating the revenue side of the current year’s EU budget. The report from Parliament’s Committee on Budgets (BUDG) endorsed the Council position on the Commission proposal to take revised revenue forecasts into account and notes the need for increased gross national income contributions from the Member States. The committee also reiterates that the EU must endeavour to find fresh funding streams for new EU policy priorities.

Inland waterway transport: River Information Services

Members adopted an agreed revision to the legislation ensuring safety and environmental protection on the EU’s inland waterways. Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) reached an agreement with the Council that the revision should establish a single digital information platform, ensure harmonised reporting, introduce a feedback mechanism and update privacy and security requirements. The committee would, however, prefer that the scope of the revision of harmonised river information services apply only to waterways and ports that are part of a cross-border network.

Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions

The EU aims at reducing CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 43 % by 2030, with higher targets to follow. However, as zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles remain expensive, EU law allows governments to encourage their use by granting reductions or exemptions to road charges for such vehicles. Members approved, under the urgent procedure, an extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions to June 2031.

New strategic EU-India agenda

Members held a debate on Council and Commission statements on a joint communication, which lays out the path for negotiations on a new strategic EU-India agenda, set for adoption at a bilateral summit in 2026. The debate covered progress on a free trade agreement, financial supervision arrangements and security and defence ties.

EU-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement

Following a recommendation from Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH), Members granted Parliament’s consent for the conclusion of a new protocol covering the EU’s fisheries agreement with Côte d’Ivoire. The protocol sets opportunities for EU vessels from Spain, France and Portugal to fish for tuna in Côte d’Ivoire’s waters, in exchange for a financial contribution to the country’s sustainable fisheries sector.

Opening of trilogue negotiations

Four decisions to enter into interinstitutional negotiations, from: the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committees on the public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers; from the EMPL committee on improving and enforcing working conditions of trainees and combating regular employment relationships disguised as traineeships (‘Traineeships Directive’); from the IMCO committee on market availability of measuring instruments: electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters; and from the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee on incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan were approved without a vote.

Read this ‘at a glance’ note on ‘Plenary round-up – October I 2025‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.

Rettungsdienst und Polizei fanden in der Nacht in Gebenstorf AG einen jungen Mann, der erheblich verletzt war. Weil die Umstände unklar sind, sucht die Kantonspolizei Augenzeugen.

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Turbulente Nacht für Nemo am Tag seines Albumreleases: Das Bieler Musiktalent befindet sich gerade in Kiew – und muss dort im Schutzbunker des Hotels schlafen.