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Last month the Commission placed all 27 countries in a ‘low risk’ category for deforestation – a classic EU fudge paying lip service to the fight against climate change at a time of widespread forest degradation and illegal logging in Europe.

The drones, whose model remains undisclosed, would primarily serve the Ukrainian armed forces but also benefit French troops.

Aboard the boat are nationals of Germany, France, Brazil, Turkey, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands.

With the next parliamentary elections set for October 2026, the recent municipal results signal a growing momentum for the populist Latvia First party.

Airlangga did not disclose any agreements that would be part of the deal

European officials and businesses' have repeatedly criticised China's export restrictions, which they argue have severely harmed Europe's long-suffering industries.

The money was reportedly paid to the NGOs in 2023, one year after contracts between the Commission and the NGOs were signed.

The leaders will debate Arctic security during the visit together with the premier of the semi-autonomous Danish territory, Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

Banning children from social media is a simplistic and ineffective approach to tackle the increasing harms they face online. Instead, governments should hold the companies that create these platforms accountable.

Scandals are piling up for Sánchez, but the opposition is split: the Popular Party calls for protests while Vox pushes a likely doomed no-confidence vote.

Austria's 'road to serfdom' should should serve as a warning to the rest of the continent.

Brussels started the week smarting after the Polish presidential elections. On Tuesday Geert Wilders torpedoed the Dutch government. Meanwhile France is doing battle with Big Porn. Here are highlights from a lively week.

The case dates back to 2021, when funding for a regional university was awarded by a member of its own board of trustees. 

Use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) exploded after Pornhub and two other major porn platforms blocked French users but the law is the law, says Clara Chappaz.

"The current EU regulation is not enough", acknowledged the Danish minister.

Her response comes after a request from the Parliament’s anti-corruption group, urging the Commission to fast-track the EU's transparency register review.

On 13 and 14 June in Strasbourg, around 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe.

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On 13 and 14 June in Strasbourg, around 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe.

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Committee and political group meetings

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Schoof will continue to lead a caretaker government until a new coalition is formed following the October vote.