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Von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency

German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.

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Trump's new tariff threat suggests the EU-US trade war isn't over yet

Brussels hoped the EU-US deal would finally put an end to the trade war. But Donald Trump's new tariff threat suggests the story is far from over.

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Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge

Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.

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A year on from Draghi’s call for radical change: Has the EU delivered?

One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark competitiveness report, which called for “radical change” not to lag behind the US and China, has the EU acted — or just reacted?

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EU defends right to regulate tech against Trump's new tariff threat

The European Commission has defended its sovereign right to regulate in reaction to Donald Trump's threat of retaliation against Big Tech laws.

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Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' expands ahead of EU rules overhaul

As the EU prepares a broader reform of its chemical legislation, the European Chemicals Agency has updated its proposal to restrict “forever chemicals,” adding new sectors to the scope of its planned ban.

Euronews Debates

EU Research and Innovation Days return to Brussels in 2025

In partnership with DG Research

The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event returns this September, bringing top scientists, business leaders, and EU policymakers together for two days of live and online discussions.

EU Decoded

Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI?

Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation.

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EU Commission backs funding for Islam, Islamophobia research projects

The EU executive has pushed back against far-right criticism over the allocation of over €17 million in grants by the leading European Research Council (ERC) to Islam-related projects, insisting they won funding on scientific merit.

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Requests for EU aid to battle wildfires reach entire 2024 tally

Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday.

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Citizens’ petition 'Stop Destroying Games' reaches 1.4mln signatures

The "Stop Destroying Games" petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.

Business

EU signs €500 million loan to secure Ukraine's energy security

Under the agreement, Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz would be allowed to finance emergency gas purchases.

Business

EU clears Just Eat takeover but imposes strict anti-cartel ruling

Brussels approves Naspers’ takeover of Just Eat Takeaway.com but orders Delivery Hero’s owner to sell down rival shares to safeguard competition in Europe’s food delivery market.

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Tariffs & Trivia: Your summer EU-US trade war recap quiz

The US-EU tariff saga kept us hooked all summer long. But were you paying attention as both sides traded blows? Take the test to find out.

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EU Commission reacts to Poland's alleged misuse of recovery funds

Last year, Donald Tusk's government unblocked billions of euros of frozen EU reconstruction funds for Poland, which was considered a significant success for the ruling coalition. Now, however, the government faces allegations of misspending these funds on yachts, saunas and other luxury goods.

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Campaigners seek to ground ‘passenger-hostile’ EU proposal

Campaigners have launched a citizens’ initiative to stop an EU draft law they say would weaken air passenger rights by raising delay thresholds and cutting compensation.

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What Europeans ask of the EU: The strangest citizens’ initiatives

Since 2012, ECIs have ranged from requests for a complete ban on animal farming to a pitch for the European anthem to be sung in Esperanto.

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Are European Citizens' Initiatives missing the mark?

Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission.

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German officials worry 'trusted flaggers' may curb free speech

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

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The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm?

As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply revealing her true colours?

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