Brussels does Delaware: Von der Leyen chases startups, but unions see danger – POLITICO
Lack of ambition That lack of ambition has irked another set of stakeholders — startup founders and venture…
German conservatives pile pressure on von der Leyen to dismantle Brussels ‘machine’ – POLITICO
“This EU Commission machine just keeps going on and on and on,” said Merz at a September business…
Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push
The EU’s age verification app for online platforms is “technically ready” and will soon be rolled out, European…
Brussels prepares to rewrite Europe’s chemical safety laws behind closed doors – POLITICO
“Given the significant uncertainties it could spell for the chemicals industry – it appears a full REACH revision…
Eden Hazard’s Tie-up with Stake.com Could Lead to Sanctions in Belgium
Soccer legend Eden Hazard recently became a brand ambassador for the online gambling giant Stake.com and expressed excitement…
David and Goliath in Brussels – POLITICO
To critics, the cumulative effect of regulatory expansion, centralized borrowing and proposals for permanent ‘own resources’ signals a…
Brussels says its ‘Made in Europe’ act is ready for prime time. Here’s why it isn’t. – POLITICO
The act is the centerpiece of the Clean Industrial Deal unveiled a year ago, with the French commissioner…
Brussels implements EU-Mercosur trade deal – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The EU will provisionally implement its trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc, European Commission…
Brussels Airport in breach of noise pollution rules over 6,000 times in 2025
In the ongoing saga of Brussels Airport and noise pollution, a new intervention from a Belgian federal mediator…
Brussels’ privacy reforms stumble out the gate – POLITICO
The Commission in November presented its “digital omnibus” plan as part of a bigger overhaul of data and…
Von der Leyen and Merz clash over future of EU’s core climate law – POLITICO
“This system is implemented to reduce CO2 emissions, and at the same time to enable the companies to…
Von der Leyen says EU countries, not just Brussels, to blame for excess rules – POLITICO
Ahead of a Thursday EU leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, von der Leyen said member states need to get…