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Qualified majority voting could become a bulwark against Russia and Poland should lead the movement towards it, writes Pierre Haroche.

Many things have been called the “new oil” - data, water and hydrogen among them. But as the world wants to reduce harmful CO2 emissions, the one that probably comes closest is electric power.

Last week, EU health ministers gathered in Sweden to discuss accessibility to drugs at a time when shortages of medicines across the bloc are still perceived as a tangible threat that could materialise at any moment.

As temperatures begin to climb across Europe ahead of the peak of the summer holiday season it is worth considering the scale of the challenge we face in cooling our homes, our businesses and, indeed, the foods and beverages we consume.

New EU legislation marks a watershed in aviation climate regulation, acknowledging both the need to tackle the non-CO2 effects of flying and the safety challenges posed to air transport by climate change, writes Denis Bilyarski.

A series of measures were presented by the French government on Tuesday (9 May) to fight tax fraud committed by both individuals and multinationals, though it lacks ambition and fails to tackle the problem at its roots, experts warn.

A Ukrainian military unit said on Wednesday (10 May) it had routed a Russian infantry brigade from territory near Bakhmut, claiming to confirm an account by the head of Russia's Wagner private army that the Russian forces had fled.

The General Court of the EU announced on Wednesday (10 May) that the European Commission was mistaken in permitting Germany to provide state aid to airline Lufthansa during the COVID-19 pandemic, legally annulling the decision.

The European Commission on Wednesday (10 May) launched the first round of tenders for gas sellers to link with EU buyers on the joint gas purchasing platform to help maintain security of supply and tackle high energy prices.

Products available in school canteens should take into account children’s dietary restrictions such as food intolerances and allergies, which may include plant-based alternatives, lawmakers said - an issue which has proved divisive among stakeholders. 

The EU needs to continue to adopt new sanctions on Russia and work to ensure they are not circumvented, writes Anrike Visser.

A new legislative initiative is being discussed in Paris that would implement landmark EU legislation but also introduce new proposals on digital fraud, online harassment, child protection, media bans, and cloud switching.

The animal welfare legislation is under revision and some voices are questioning the economic feasibility of the changes benefiting animals. The main arguments are that it would be too expensive for farmers and consumers, but is that really the case?

 

An important piece of EU legislation outlawing products linked to deforestation is in the making, but its effect on the EU’s trade policy is far from certain, writes Piter Cleppe.

Berlin’s push for an EU-wide electricity tariff for industry has underlined the complex web of energy taxation and compensation schemes currently in place across the European Union, writes Nikolaus J. Kurmayer.

A group of MEPs advises the EU executive to proclaim 2024 as a European year of 'sustainable and resilient food systems' in a letter seen by EURACTIV.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lands at Japan's G7 finance meeting this week, with her economic agenda hijacked by a partisan fight over the US debt ceiling that threatens a new financial crisis, and a signature tax deal blocked by Republicans.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the European flag causing a commotion in the Dutch parliament, Finnish support for the EU increased since the Ukraine war, and so much more.

European Union states hold a first discussion on Wednesday (10 May) on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting existing trade restrictions.

The leaders of main Greek political parties will hold a televised debate on Wednesday ahead of the 21 May national elections, which, at this stage, are unlikely to produce a government. A proportional system will apply in the first round...