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Budapest Pride: Renew Europe hits out at von der Leyen’s inaction

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 13:26
A letter seen by Euractiv urges von der Leyen to request urgent legal measures to save the Hungarian march.
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China’s e-commerce giant Shein found in breach of EU consumer law

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 13:03
"We will not shy away from holding e-commerce platforms to account, regardless of where they are based," said McGrath.
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Ex-Austrian Chancellor Kurz acquitted of making false statements

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 12:46
Despite ruling, the one-time centre-right star still faces corruption probe.
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Euractiv’s Health Policy Conference [Advocacy Lab Content]

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 10:00
As Europe continues to advance its health agenda in the current legislative cycle, the 2025 Euractiv Health Policy Conference brought together leading voices from the EU institutions, the World Health Organization, the European Medicines Agency, industry, and civil society for a timely discussion on the future of healthcare in Europe.
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DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence...

DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Barry Andrews

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
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Trump wants Europe to buy more US gas – but do we even need more?

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 08:12
Europe targets cuts in natural gas consumption, even while mulling buying even more from the US. Top-level decisions are likely needed soon.
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Denmark and Italy renew calls for debate on Human Rights Court

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 07:08
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about a German court ruling against a consumer effort to stop Meta from training AI on user data, EU commissioners being asked to skip Budapest Pride over fears of an Orbán backlash, and so much more.
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2040 strategy: Unlocking Europe’s secure, affordable and circular energy [Promoted content]

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 07:00
With 2040 Climate Target on the horizon, Europe must make a critical decision: will it unlock the full potential of its own circular energy resources or continue to rely on fossil energy imports that undermine sustainability, sovereignty, and affordability?
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Beer, marches and snus – a highly political weekend in Poland

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:52
With Poland’s presidential runoff set for Sunday, a tense weekend saw debate controversy, a beer scandal, and rival marches in Warsaw.
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Trump delays 50% EU tariff until 9 July

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:30
Trump said on Friday he's no longer looking for a deal with the EU. But on Sunday, he stated he would postpone the implementation of a 50% tariff on EU imports until 9 July to allow more time for negotiations.
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Russia launches largest airstrike of war on Ukraine, killing at least 12

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:28
In the war’s biggest air assault yet, Russia launched 367 drones and missiles on Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 12, as Trump declared: Putin “has gone absolutely CRAZY!"
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Rearming Europe: The financial blind spot

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:01
Economic intelligence must be treated not as technical support, but as a strategic capability. If Europe is serious about defending its values and borders, it must rethink its financial doctrine.
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Brussels weighs extension and way out of temporary protection for Ukrainians

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:00
It was never meant to last this long.
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Trump’s 50% tariff threat bodes ill for EU-China ties

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:00
Friday’s announcement was a decisive slap down of European media and policymakers’ belief that EU-US trade talks were progressing.
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France develops a taste for fair and local over organic

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 06:00
As organic sales slump in France, fair trade labels rooted in local sourcing and price transparency are gaining ground.
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The Chattering Classes: VdL tells team to swallow their Budapest Pride; Parliament Magazine deputy’s ‘Magical Negro’

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 05:00
Euractiv’s weekly newsletter on politics, lobbying, and the media.
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EXCLUSIVE: EU commissioners asked to skip Budapest Pride over fears of Orbán backlash

Euractiv.com - Mon, 26/05/2025 - 02:55
Defying a ban, organisers plan to go ahead with Budapest Pride in June.
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Europe’s blind spot in Albania – then and now

Euractiv.com - Sun, 25/05/2025 - 06:04
Albania projects charm abroad, control at home. Onstage we see rule of law, democracy, and European values. Backstage, its judges pressured, media bought, and tenders rigged.
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Council of Europe leader decries ‘political pressure’ on human rights court over migration

Euractiv.com - Sat, 24/05/2025 - 17:08
The warning against a 'weaponised' court comes in response to criticism of the European Court of Human Rights by Italy, Denmark and others.
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Trump’s latest tariff threats appear to pour cold water on hopes for EU-US deal

Euractiv.com - Sat, 24/05/2025 - 14:30
But US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump's latest threats should "light a fire under the EU" to offer more trade concessions.
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