Brussels set to ease opposition to oil and gas drilling in the Arctic
Draft policy update suggests readiness to import Norwegian fuel from the Far North
Ireland takes another stab at EU Inc workers’ rights
Draft Council text lays out opt-in mechanism to defend “co-determination” rules
Commission moves to ease rules on digestates
Derogation would allow certain biogas residues to exceed existing fertiliser limits
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington’s ties with war-torn Ukraine. The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to keep financing Kyiv’s fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, insisting he […]
Big oil, bigger balance sheets…
A dreaded EU windfall tax is now just a matter of time
EU agrees to fund Ukraine – but not itself
EU leaders put on a united front for Zelenskyy, but budget divisions persist
EU leaders dodge migration showdown at summit
Denmark, Poland and Italy had pushed for an explicit reference to measures that could encourage irregular migration
Bulgaria seeks NATO planes, anti-drone defences after Black Sea attacks
'We have requested both aviation and anti-aircraft missile systems,' Defence Minister said
Editors’ Choice: Xmas EU budget deal? Don’t hold your breath
The Friday edition of our PM newsletter looks at the week that was in European politics and policy
EU leaders fail to meet enlargement moment
A dinner debate on expanding the bloc to Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova was a 'damp squib'
EXCLUSIVE: EU to come up with new financing plan for Ukraine
Ukraine could face a €70 billion budget gap next year
INTERVIEW: Key MEP slams Commission’s lack of foresight in chips law
The proposal received support from Germany in Council negotiations
Europe has enough missiles to get Ukraine through winter, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian leader also asked EU leaders for at least €70 billion in additional support next year
Renewable fuels industry calls for enduring RED transport target [Promoted Content]
By 13 associations representing renewable fuel producers and distributers* As the European Commission prepares the EU’s post-2030 renewable energy framework, it should ensure a clear, binding and economically efficient framework that continues to drive renewable energy deployment and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions in transport through robust and predictable demand signals. Translation: the EU needs […]
Europe united with Ukraine against Russia – at odds with US
Zelenskyy defiant against Trump and Putin as EU leaders rally round
Ukraine seeks EU help to counter Starlink disruptions
Zelenskyy warns that communications restrictions hamper Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones
Germany secures French backing for reversal of EU petrol car ban
“Electric cars will prevail in any case,” insists Germany’s environment minister
Farmers prepare new action in Brussels
EU farmers' organisations want CAP budget cuts reversed
EU leaders resurrect Russian asset debate (again)
Latvia, Denmark and the EU's foreign affairs chief back a renewed push to use Kremlin's frozen funds
Belgian PM calls for pharma shield after GSK job cuts [Partner Content]
Belgium’s prime minister links GSK’s restructure plans to US investment pressure and Chinese subsidies for clinical trials