China threatens to retaliate over EU self-reliance push – POLITICO
Cybersecurity tensions Adding to the trade tensions is the EU’s draft Cybersecurity Act, which is intended to strengthen…
EU effort to push back on China fractures – POLITICO
A POLITICO European Pulse survey of six major EU countries found that 29 percent of those surveyed saw…
EU poised to slash up to €1.5B in funding to Serbia over democracy fears – POLITICO
Tensions flared further in December when President Vučić snubbed an EU-Western Balkans summit. Vučić, who has maintained close…
‘Volatile’ world requires Britain to get close to EU, Starmer says – POLITICO
But buoyed by a largely positive domestic reception, Starmer has since the new year hinted that he wants…
EU enlargement chief calls on countries to find a way for new members to join – POLITICO
A different way Four diplomats, granted anonymity to speak frankly about the sensitive talks, told POLITICO that countries…
EU’s 6 biggest economies back single finance watchdog – POLITICO
Among the most contentious initiatives is introducing EU supervision of “the most systemic, relevant, cross-border financial market infrastructures”…
5 fights to watch out for at summit of EU leaders – POLITICO
Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria and Croatia are urging the EU executive to reexamine the scheme by the end…
Brexit was like sawing off your leg for no reason – POLITICO
“I think Brexit was a colossal mistake,” said former London student Stubb, who has a British wife and…
Packaging organizations debate Single Market protection
The EU’s forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) aims to promote the union’s transition to a circular packaging economy.…
EU Economic Strategy 2027: Boosting Competitiveness & Single Market – News and Statistics
Feb 25, 2026 Europe is taking a fresh look at its economic policies, aiming to become more competitive…
EU Circular Economy Act: Industry Calls for Harmonized Market Rules to Boost Recycling – News and Statistics
Feb 24, 2026 A coalition of packaging and environmental industry associations has issued a joint statement regarding the…
Von der Leyen flips the blame for crippling EU economy back onto national leaders – POLITICO
Long frustration The frustration from the European Commission has been building for a long time. The EU’s industry…