France and Spain back 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals
Published on 23/10/2025 – 14:28 GMT+2 •Updated 16:07 Following the European Commission’s announcement that it has touted the…
‘Not up for discussion’: Brussels rejects Washington’s pressure on climate rules
Published on 09/10/2025 – 18:09 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission on Thursday rejected the US’ demands regarding its…
European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel
ADVERTISEMENT It’s rare enough to be worth noting: the European Commission can also shield its own. To protect…
Rising drone incursions test Europe’s defences and unity
ADVERTISEMENT A “drone war” – that is how some observers describe the conflict in Ukraine. Yet drones are…
Pharma tariffs: The EU’s confident it can dodge US measures
Published on 26/09/2025 – 16:02 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The Commission is confident that the EU pharmaceutical industry will avoid a…
European Medicines Agency refutes Trump’s link between paracetamol and autism
ADVERTISEMENT On Monday, the White House stated that it had identified a connection between the use of paracetamol…
MEPs call on European Commission to drop energy purchase promise in EU-US trade deal
Published on 15/09/2025 – 15:34 GMT+2 •Updated 16:22 ADVERTISEMENT A French liberal MEP has gathered signatures from 20…
EU decision on 2040 climate target to be delayed, diplomats say
Published on 12/09/2025 – 18:01 GMT+2 •Updated 21:17 ADVERTISEMENT A controversial 2040 EU climate emissions target decision will…
The European Green Deal and the car industry – a fight to the death?
ADVERTISEMENT Since its inception the EU Green Deal has had a mixed reception from Europe’s car industry, which…
Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid political tensions in France
By Peggy Corlin & video by Amandine Hess Published on 03/09/2025 – 13:36 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The Commission launched the ratification process…