Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges
In total, the French government said €13 million would be dedicated to the fishing sector for fuel consumption in April and May.
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Fact check: Can EU countries restrict or ban Israeli settlement imports?
Several EU states are weighing measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heig…
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Switzerland heading towards referendum on construction of new nuclear plants
During the debates in parliament, Energy Minister Albert Rosti stressed the need to keep the nuclear power option open to guarante…
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Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
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Why isn’t the EU calling out the UAE for its role in the Sudan crisis?
There is overwhelming evidence of UAE support to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. But the EU is unwilling to jeopardise its close eco…
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UN climate chief warns ‘geopolitical tensions’ undermine global action
Two weeks of bickering over climate finance amid a petro-state pushback muddy 'pre-COP31' talks
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The energy transition's next test is security
'Countries that emerge strongest from the next phase of the transition will be those with diversified energy systems that remain s…
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Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
All of Moscow's airports were shut for hours, leading to hundreds of flight delays.
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New Lithuanian coalition formed as Social Democrats strike deal with partners
Lithuania’s Social Democrats have formed a third coalition in just one and a half years, clearing the way for a new cabinet to be …
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Chinese-British nationals jailed after being convicted of spying on exiled Hong Kong dissidents
The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between …
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Bulgarian prime minister opposes EU sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill
"The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal.
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Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place
Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month.
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Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth's blistering attack on NATO
As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lam…
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EPP pushes wastewater rule suspension with far‑right support
A Renew MEP said the suspension would not solve the challenges facing Europe's pharmaceutical sector
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Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM Zapatero expanded to daughters and secretary, court says
The former premier defended his innocence during a three-hour hearing before Calama on Wednesday, becoming the first former or ser…
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EU Parliament’s internal market committee requests to co-lead cloud sovereignty law
A political clash between the centre-right EPP and the Greens is also brewing
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Commission accused of promoting European social media platform
The Commission announced it will join W social during its beta launch
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Shocked Russians watched worst attack on Moscow since the start of war (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,575)
Unprecedented drone assault on Moscow hit capital’s fuel lifeline and underlined how Ukraine is reshaping the battlefield by strik…
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Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.
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Far-right MEPs chant ‘send them back’ as EU returns vote passes parliament
The EU's controversial return regulation passed by an overwhelming majority, splitting the centrist parties and creating new allia…
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Dairy giant Lactalis brings Nutri-Score to EU’s top court
The company argues that France’s latest update of the nutritional label is illegal
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RED THREAD: The Trojan Horse dilemma
Welcome to Red Thread, Euractiv’s weekly newsletter on the EU’s relationship with China and the wider Asia-Pacific. I’m Christina …
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Philip Morris urges EU to treat tobacco like other industries
"No other legal consumer industry kills more than 700,000 Europeans every year," health advocates warn
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Czechia, Slovakia weigh in on Methane Regulation spat
European Commission's planned workaround puts oil and gas importers in impossible situation, they say