US threatens EU over its green reporting rules – POLITICO
The dispute centers on two pillars of the EU’s corporate sustainability rulebook: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,…
Brussels has a one-legged plan to fight greenwashing – POLITICO
The proposed law was shelved in June 2025 due to a major disagreement between the Commission and EU governments over excessive reporting obligations for businesses. …
EU court hands Brussels win over Apple on Big Tech rules – POLITICO
Apple, which has filed five separate legal challenges against the Commission under the regulation, is among the most…
EU and China reopen trade talks as Brussels hardens its stance – POLITICO
Still, Brussels is leaving the door open to talks — hence the ministerial visit. Chinese and European officials discussed…
In April, price for wood pellets imported to Belgium contracts 19%
By Lesprom Network 06:35 / June 18, 2026 In April 2026, the imports of wood pellets to Belgium…
Brussels eyes slice of AI chip boom – POLITICO
If it goes ahead, the proposal would build on an element from the Commission’s 2023 chipmaking plan, in…
Europe’s top tech boss warns Brussels is driving AI companies away – POLITICO
Fouquet is a figure to whom senior government officials and tech executives open their doors. Last month he…
US ambassador: EU must honor its trade deal with Trump – POLITICO
Adding insult to injury, instead of approving the deal as negotiated, the European Parliament is now trying to…
UK must drop ‘red lines’ for real EU reset, Brussels warns – POLITICO
Moving target The latest round of negotiations, which come almost a decade after the U.K. voted to leave…
Open your markets if you want EU cash, industry chief tells US and other trade partners – POLITICO
Séjourné has long championed a “European Preference” as part of his flagship Industrial Accelerator Act (which aims to…
Belgium Bonds Lose Safe-Haven Status as Fiscal Risks Grow in Europe
The traditional hierarchy of debt in Europe is facing its latest shake-up as worsening public finances in Belgium…
Belgium Gets Cut by Moody’s in Reproof at Failure to Cut Debt
Belgium was lowered one step by Moody’s, underscoring how the struggle to cut one of the biggest budget…