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Aldo Verheyen
Brussels Correspondent · European Commission
Aldo Verheyen is The Gazette's Brussels Correspondent, covering the European Commission, its College and the art of the leaked draft. He has reported from the Berlaymont since 2019 and translates proposals into plain English before they become law.
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30 articles
The EU's Carbon Border Tax Meets Its Smallest Question
The European Commission checks whether exempting small shipments from carbon accounting keeps 99 percent of emissions in the net.
Class in Session: Commission Prepares Importers for First CBAM Deadline
Brussels holds its fourth technical webinar to walk global traders through the complex mechanics of carbon reporting ahead of 2027.
EU Trade Chief Admits 'Tough' Talks With China Have Yet to Deliver Results
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warns that an agreement is urgently needed to protect thousands of European jobs and the region's social fabric.
Von der Leyen Visits Podgorica to Open New Montenegro Coordination Centre
The European Commission president travels to the Western Balkans to launch a national coordination hub alongside Prime Minister Milojko Spajić.
Screen Time in Dublin: Albuquerque Addresses Irish Funds Event via Video
Diary conflicts keep the Commissioner in Brussels, replacing an in-person appearance with a virtual keynote.
Kone eyes European asset sale to clear EU merger hurdles
Finnish elevator manufacturer plans to carve out TK Elevator's European business to ease competition watchdog concerns.
Commission Sends Dombrovskis to Chișinău for Talks with Moldovan Premier
Top EU official marks 'productive and open' discussions as bilateral engagement with Moldova continues.
Brussels Cuts a €210 Million Cheque to Keep Scientists in Europe
Extra funding for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme aims to lure research talent away from rival global tech hubs.
Commission Takes Finland to EU Court Over Industrial Safety Rules
Helsinki faces legal action in Luxembourg for failing to align national legislation with the Seveso III Directive.
Commission Launches October Infringement Round to Enforce EU Rules
The EU executive opens its monthly legal campaign against member states falling behind on union law.
Commission Sues Slovakia Over Missing Air Customs Software
Bratislava faces Luxembourg court action after failing to digitise systems for holding non-EU goods arriving by plane.
Commission warns Europe must scale up research to protect economic standing
A new executive assessment highlights the gap between European scientific ambition and global competitiveness.
Commission takes Bulgaria to court over missing EU electricity market rules
Sofia faces legal action in Luxembourg after years of failing to turn a landmark energy directive into national law.
Missing the Deadline: Commission Takes Bulgaria to Court Over Hired Vehicle Rules
Sofia faces legal action at the EU's highest court after failing to translate European rules on commercial truck rentals into national law.
Rubbish Standards: Commission Takes Greece and Cyprus to EU Court Over Untreated Waste
Five years after launching formal cases, Brussels is taking Athens and Nicosia to Luxembourg judges over failing landfill rules.
Five Member States Share €9.8 Billion as EU Cash Rollout Continues
The European Commission sends fresh payouts to Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Estonia, and Cyprus under its post-pandemic recovery fund.
Brussels Takes Hungary to EU Court Over Banned Corporate Tribunals
The Commission is taking Budapest to Luxembourg for allowing private arbitration courts to settle disputes between investors and member states, defying a blanket EU prohibition.
Spain Back in Luxembourg’s Sights Over Breach-of-Law Damages
The European Commission is taking Madrid to court again for failing to fix national liability rules that make it too hard for citizens to claim compensation when domestic laws break EU rules.
Disasters Don’t Respect Borders: EU Funds Six-Nation Emergency Drill in Romania
First responders from EU states and Ukraine test joint operations against floods, chemical hazards, and war-zone risks.
Human touch: EU seeks to rebrand its €300bn foreign investment machine
Commissioner Jozef Síkela argues that building ports and power grids is pointless if partner nations lack the schools and hospitals to sustain them.
Suing the Host: Commission Takes Belgium to EU Court Over Private Investment Rules
Brussels drags its host nation to Luxembourg for letting private arbitration panels clash with European law.
EU launches €215m climate push to shield Europe's historic treasures
A new Horizon Europe partnership brings together 90 institutions to protect ancient sites from extreme weather.
Albuquerque Calls for Female Financial Literacy Push at Brussels Leadership Event
The EU’s financial services chief told an audience of female leaders that closing Europe's investment gap starts with basic financial education.
Kubilius Delivers Defence Update to Parliament Security Committee
defence commissioner presents annual implementation report to MEPs as EU joint purchasing efforts gather steam.
Dombrovskis Takes Brussels Microphones to Chișinău for Central Bank Summit
The European Commissioner addressed the National Bank of Moldova’s annual conference alongside Governor Anca Dragu.
Small-Scale Fishers Urge EU to Look to Ghana for Forthcoming Ocean Act
After a decade-long campaign won dedicated coastal zones in West Africa, artisanal fleets want similar protections written into Brussels' new marine law.
Commission Take on Security Reality Shared with NATO Council
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib warns NATO representatives of rising hybrid threats spanning cyberattacks, drones, and election meddling.
Von der Leyen Takes Enlargement Engagement to Tirana
Commission chief praises Albania's European ambition alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama
Close the Crypto Gaps: Paris Watchdog Demands Sharper Teeth Against Offshore Token Operators
The European Securities and Markets Authority urges the Commission to grant supervisors stronger tools to tackle unlicensed crypto entities and stablecoins.
Crypto Meets the Rulebook: EU Watchdog Targets Staking, Lending, and DeFi Access
The European Securities and Markets Authority puts forward new technical rules under MiCA to bring decentralized finance closer to mainstream market standards.