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In today's edition: Biotech, Mercosur, pesticides

Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 years in prison last month after admitting having been paid around £40,000 ($53,000) to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament

However, top Germany auto industry group slammed what it said were ill-conceived measures

Tuesday's vote marks the first budget adopted without using article 49.3 of the constitution since 2022

In Wednesday’s edition: EPP-ECR, rebates grab, Spuntino, returns hubs, Mercosur

Europe is facing a fast-escalating wave of digital, interconnected fraud. ACCA’s new report warns that weak governance, siloed controls and rising ESG risks are widening the gap between detection and action – and leaving organisations dangerously exposed

The internet was never valuable because it was efficient. It mattered because it was a raucous, unpredictable global conversation where people could recognise one another. It now belongs more to machines

Several EU countries are looking beyond higher taxes, focusing instead on restricting cross-border tobacco trade

Fraud risks are rising, but Brussels still leans on “cumbersome” administrative system that struggles to recover money 

Europe has arrived at an orbital crossroads that will determine our future in space. But European leaders cannot hesitate to go big on defence in, and from, space

Valdis Dombrovskis avoided saying whether the bloc could move ahead without Bart De Wever's consent

Ministers argued that if “innovative solutions” are to move beyond concept stage, the EU must put real cash behind them – and fast

The Commission rejected the accusation, insisting that its digital rules apply equally to all companies operating in the bloc

After backlash from MEPs, NGOs and researchers, pesticide products will still face periodic renewal

Environment ministers called for EU-level action to address the impacts of ultra-fast fashion

The reforms offer faster approvals and lighter rules for industry, alongside new public health initiatives

It looks like the room for regulatory creativity has finally reached its limits. EU leaders will have to make a decision – it will be historic either way

The Commission wants to bar novel foods from lighter regulatory conditions, citing ethical and cultural concerns

That is, 'if all the commitments of the remaining weeks are fulfilled' said Ukraine's foreign minister