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Von der Leyen Floats Bloc-Wide Strategic Gas Reserves to Guard Against Winter Shortages
Fears of cold-weather supply crunches prompt the Commission to suggest joint European gas buffers
The Electric Ledger: Europe Sells More Clean Cars Abroad Than It Buys
Export growth outpaced imports in 2025, delivering a comfortable surplus amid tense debates over the continent's industrial future.
TikTok’s Battle Against EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Tag Hits a Judicial Snag
An adviser to Europe’s top court recommends keeping the video platform under the bloc’s strictest digital rulebook.
Lahbib Urges Stronger Shield for Aid Workers at Brussels Conference
The humanitarian commissioner draws on her past as reporter and foreign minister to push for safety on the frontlines
The Commission Opens Its Public Database for Online Political Ads
A new pilot repository goes live to let voters see who pays for political campaigning online, twelve months after the EU rulebook took effect
The EU rewrites the plumbing rules for its financial back offices
The European Banking Authority delivers revised safety standards for securities depositories, tackling the market mechanics politicians rarely mention.
Hansen Takes EU Agricultural Vision to Swedish Farmers
The Agriculture Commissioner's pitch for a resilient sector rests on keeping European farming policy united.
Algorithms in the Boardroom: Commission Survey Finds European Business Turning to AI
A new Eurobarometer poll shows growing reliance on artificial intelligence across EU enterprises, giving Brussels a fresh snapshot of digital adoption.
Commission IT Department Turns to AI to Fend Off High-Risk Cyberattacks
The EU executive’s tech division aims to deploy automated intelligence tools to protect critical networks from complex digital intrusions.
Commission Disburses €2.86 Billion to Ukraine for Drones, Missiles, and Air Defence
The payout marks a major military-focused transfer under the defence branch of the EU’s €90 billion loan facility for Kyiv.
Speaking to the Summit: Commission Tech Chief Takes the Stage in Dublin
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen addresses Ireland's International AI Summit, framing modern technology against historical precedent.
Commission Moves to Ease Rules for Methane Importers Ahead of Winter
Faced with a fresh spike in energy prices, the Berlaymont offers compliance flexibility to help keep gas supply costs down.
Commission Makes Sanofi Commitments Legally Binding to Settle Flu Vaccine Antitrust Probe
Regulators lock in promises from the pharmaceutical company following preliminary concerns over alleged disparagement of competing jab Fluad in Germany and France.
Von der Leyen Takes EU Climate Pitch to New York
At the UN General Assembly, the Commission chief reaffirms Brussels’ commitment to global cooperation on climate action.
Cutting Aid to Cut Migration? The Commission Spotters a Logic Trap
As Brussels looks to trim spending while tightening borders, the EU executive warns that slashing development funds could drive more people toward European shores.
EU and Latin America Strengthen Joint Disaster Response Cooperation
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib opens dialogue on emergency preparedness following severe storms and earthquakes across the Americas.
Commission Gives Conditional Clearance to Kimberly-Clark’s Kenvue Takeover
Antitrust regulators greenlight the consumer goods deal, provided binding commitments are fulfilled
Commissioner Roswall opens Dublin summit on water innovation
European Commissioner Jessika Roswall took the stage in Ireland to address the Water Innovation Europe 2026 conference.
Auditing under Pressure: Hoekstra Addresses European Financial Watchdogs in Paris
The European Commissioner met national audit chiefs in Paris as Brussels and member states navigate budget scrutiny during a turbulent period.
Trade, Defence, and Green Labels: Inside the Commission’s Mid-October Announcements
From temporary trade perks for Armenia to a €115 million defence fund, executive releases spanned foreign policy, green trust, and pandemic recovery.
Quality Control: Commission Finds EU Jobs Got Better Over the Past Decade
The Berlaymont’s annual employment review points to ten years of gains in job quality across the bloc.
Fuel Spikes and French Subsidies: Commission Clears €40.5m Emergency Aid Package
Paris gets the green light to cushion transport, farming, and fishing sectors against energy costs linked to Middle East tensions.
Commission Turns to Pocket Science at EU-Malaysia Business Summit
Commissioner Síkela opens high-level trade forum with a smartphone reality check as Brussels seeks deeper Southeast Asian ties
Commission Triggers In-Depth Probe Into XXXLutz Purchase of Porta
EU competition regulators hit the pause button on the corporate takeover to assess whether the deal threatens market competition.
Heavy Metal and Soft Paper: Brussels Tries to Speed Up Industrial Subsidies
Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera told business chiefs that public cash for clean tech must move faster without fracturing the single market.
A fast-track defence cash pool to move laboratory ideas to the battlefield
The EU adopts its €115 million AGILE programme to help start-ups and small firms speed up military innovation.
Commission Backs Ukrainian Call for Targeted Ceasefire on Energy and Food Lines
Ursula von der Leyen pledges full support in phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy over critical infrastructure protections.
Turkey’s Long-Dormant EU Bid Drifts Further Off Course
A European Commissioner warns that recent moves by Ankara have widened the gap with its membership goals, reinforcing a stalemate in Brussels.
EU Aviation Safety Authority Expands Saudi Airspace Advisory Following Houthi Strikes
European safety officials broaden flight recommendations for commercial carriers navigating Saudi airspace amid heightened security risks.
Brussels Eyes Windfall Tax on Energy Profits
The EU is exploring options to levy extraordinary earnings across the energy sector, opening a fresh debate over fiscal intervention.
Poland Cleared for €7.9 Billion Recovery Fund Payout
Brussels greenlights Warsaw’s latest payment request from the bloc’s post-pandemic flagship fund.
Diplomatic Friction: EU Decries US Threat of Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
The European Commission calls Washington’s intent to target the Hague-based tribunal "deeply regrettable" while reaffirming its backing for international justice.
Beijing Claims Breakthrough on EU Hybrid Car Exports
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has been pressing China to curb shipments of plug-in electric vehicles to the European market.
Albuquerque beam-in: Commission targets EIF shareholder gathering
A video address to the European Investment Fund's private backers underlines Brussels' ongoing push to mobilise venture capital.
Digging for Independence: Commission Sets Out Rules for Critical Raw Material Projects
Brussels promises faster permits and easier funding for mining and recycling ventures vital to the green transition.
Commission Picks 46 Strategic Projects to Secure EU Raw Material Supplies
The executive selects initiatives across 16 member states in a bid to shore up critical supply chains and cut reliance on external suppliers.