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Another heatwave is cooking swaths of Europe. France experienced its hottest night in decades on Monday, and Tuesday looks set to break the record for the hottest day. In Spain, temperatures are set to rise above 40 degrees in some places over the coming days, and the nights won't be much cooler. Germany and Switzerland are also sweltering. Commentators discuss how to adapt to the new weather norm.

EU executive says ‘taxation omnibus’ will save companies €8 billion per year

REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Moldova
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Sven Mikser

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REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Serbia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Tonino Picula

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The company currently valued at €18 to €20 billion

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But the two countries also oppose one another on EU space policy

Next AFET committee meeting will be held on:

Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026, room ANTALL 4Q2, Brussels

Monday 29 June 2026, room ANTALL 4Q2, Brussels - extraordinary "in camera"

Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".

AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2026
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
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On Wednesday, Parliament’s Public Health Committee adopted its response to the EU’s first ever cardiovascular health plan.
Committee on Public Health

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On Wednesday, Parliament’s Public Health Committee adopted its response to the EU’s first ever cardiovascular health plan.
Committee on Public Health

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Europe’s battery ambitions are increasingly becoming a test of its broader industrial strategy

Construction Products Europe warns that failing to treat the sector as a strategic industrial value chain could be a costly mistake.

Despite being an ally of Ukraine, Tusk has said the blame for the diplomatic crisis lies with Kyiv

In today's edition: SAFE, undersea cables, France-Italy

In today's edition: lead, methane, and grid planning