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His catch-all ANO movement won a general election in October and has teamed up with two eurosceptic parties, the far-right SPD and right-wing Motorists, to form a cabinet

Experts warn European aid alone isn't offsetting Washington’s withdrawal

Newest version of the EU's heart health plan doesn't say when it will introduce levies on ultra-processed foods

The cruise industry is a key driver of Europe’s economy, generating €55 billion in output and supporting 440,000 jobs. From building ships to sourcing local products, cruising boosts coastal communities, promotes responsible tourism, and leads in green maritime technology. Discover how cruising powers jobs, innovation, and sustainability across Europe.

Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn will brief journalists on 16 December at 15.00 on the updated simplification package for sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn will brief journalists on 16 December at 15.00 on the updated simplification package for sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Proposal to centralise network planning gets short shrift from Stockholm

In today's edition: Week ahead, Biotech Act, sin taxes

EU leaders “still have some days” to persuade Belgium to back the €210 billion 'reparations loan' before Thursday’s crunch European Council summit, the bloc's top diplomat said

Energy efficient home renovations can substantially reduce energy costs, resulting in major annual savings for residents. That’s why they must be at the heart of any policy working to address the housing crisis, including the European Affordable Housing Plan.

In today's edition: Space and AI wish-lists, DSA disinfo debate, when digital IDs go wrong

In today's edition: This week's agenda

Plus today's Foreign Affairs Council, our interview with the CEO of KNDS, and the slow collapse of the European Peace Facility

Bondi Beach gunmen had possible Islamic State links, media report

In today's edition: High-voltage grids, internal combustion engine ban, vintage cars

"Bringing crypto into the regulatory perimeter is a crucial step in securing the UK's position as a world leading financial centre in the digital age," finance minister Rachel Reeves said

In Monday's edition: Ukraine, Döpfner’s U-turn, Trump’s assets plan, Kyuchyuk, Mercosur

On November 12, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) marked its 50th anniversary with a high-level celebration at the European Parliament. The milestone celebration brought together EU leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, and public stakeholders to reflect on five decades of progress in Europe’s food supplement sector. The event underscored the sector’s growing role in supporting preventive health, with Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, highlighting the importance of nutrition and the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health Plan, and the need for a predictable regulatory framework, strong consumer protection, and support for innovation, particularly for SMEs.

The realities of Russia don't matter for Ireland’s self-proclaimed "democratic socialists". Just as they do not for some other segments of the European left