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Sociedad Civil Catalana
Advocate General Spielmann considers that certain provisions of the Spanish amnesty law on exemption from liability in respect of public funds may be incompatible with the right to effective judicial protection

Oti
Authorisation to reside in the European Union for the purpose of voluntary service: a Member State cannot impose additional conditions for the purpose of proving the existence of sufficient resources

PB Vi Goods
Agriculture
A non-alcoholic beverage may not be sold as gin

In today's edition: hydrogen markets, IEA, 2040 clinch vote

Commission v Hungary
Free movement of goods
Free Movement of Goods: the procedure established by Hungary for exports of raw materials and construction materials is contrary to EU law

Tribunalul Galaţi
Freedom of movement for persons
A judge who carries out tasks which fall to a vacant post at his or her court, in addition to those within the remit of the post to which he or she has been appointed, is not necessarily entitled to financial compensation

The European Commission's remarks come despite Belgium's fierce opposition to the €140 billion scheme

Plus, critical minerals, defence loans, and fighter jets

In today's edition: Budget, UTPs, CMO

While jihadist groups' central command has weakened, the vision of a global caliphate persists – with Europe still in the ideological crosshairs

Thursday 13 November

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Thursday 13 November

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In today’s edition: Parliament’s fragile front against the €2 trillion MFF crumbles after von der Leyen’s tactical tweaks, the EPP–Patriots alliance inches closer as MEPs prepare to vote on corporate due diligence rules, and the Commission’s top staff reviewer sparks backlash over talk of ending ‘lifetime’ EU jobs

The Republican-led House has voted largely along party lines to end the 43-day government shutdown

The IMF is right to warn that some countries will need to rethink aspects of their welfare systems to stabilise their debt. The challenge is to convince voters before bond markets force their hand

Brown bears are strictly protected under the EU Habitats Directive and can only be killed under exceptional circumstances

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on macroeconomic situation, competitiveness, euro area challenges in a global context, while also addressing fiscal policy coordination, Banking Union and the progress made on the digital euro and stablecoins.

The Council presidency, the European Central Bank and the European Commission met with European social partners on 12 November 2025 to discuss recent developments of the economic situation, as well as a thematic topic chosen by the Danish presidency: “The importance of labour market and human capital-building reforms in enhancing EU’s competitiveness”.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 13 November 2025 at 18.00.

Today Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement to update cross-border enforcement of rules against unfair trading practices in the agrifood supply chain.