Die neu eingerichtete EU-Beobachtungsstelle für die Lebensmittelkette hat am Mittwoch (17. Juli) ihre Eröffnungssitzung abgehalten. Sie soll die Transparenz der Preise und die Verteilung der Wertschöpfung in der Lebensmittelversorgungskette verbessern.
The pro-European coalition We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB / Renew Europe - EPP) is seeking agreements to implement anti-corruption reforms in the country before starting negotiations to elect a regular government, despite the slim chances of reaching a deal.
New hard-right Polish MEP Mariusz Kamiński announced he would sue Poland to the European Parliament, saying he was tortured in jail after being sentenced for office abuse.
La majorité des eurodéputés tchèques ne soutiendront pas la réélection d’Ursula von der Leyen à la présidence de la Commission européenne, et ce malgré ses promesses d’obtenir une majorité.
Slovakia falls behind in submitting its finalised national plan for emissions reduction by 2030, which now includes doubling the natural gas share in central heating systems and lacks a clear timetable for reducing fossil fuel use, raising concerns amongst environmentalists.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (PSOE/S&D) on Wednesday proposed a “democratic regeneration” plan that he said would improve media transparency and shed more light on media ownership and funding.
Germany plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine next year, despite concerns that US support for Kyiv could potentially diminish if Republican candidate Donald Trump returns to the White House.
The majority of Czech MEPs will not support the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the European Commission’s president despite promises in her efforts to secure a majority.
Les espoirs de voir le nouveau gouvernement britannique chercher à rétablir des liens plus étroits avec l’UE se sont renforcés mercredi (17 juillet), lorsque le roi Charles a présenté les priorités de la future administration travailliste à la Chambre des Lords, en mettant l’accent sur la « réinitialisation des relations ».
The frontrunner for Commission president is expected to deliver a compromise programme to gather a majority of votes from the Parliament on Thursday (18 July).
Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, US Senator J.D. Vance, presented himself to the nation on Wednesday night (17 July) as the son of a forgotten industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.
Estonia and Lithuania said on Wednesday (17 July) they would no longer allow Belarus-registered cars to enter through checkpoints on their borders with Russia or Belarus, citing European Union sanctions against the country.
Americas Capella Space won a $14 million firm-fixed-price contract to provide Synthetic Aperture RADAR satellite system capabilities and integrate them into Air Force Research Laboratory’s Global Unification Environment. Work will be performed at Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by December 1, 2026. The Air Force Research Lab, Kirkland AFB, New Mexico, is the contracting activity. The US Army, in conjunction with NATO allies, has successfully conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) operation utilizing an Airbus A400M transport aircraft for the first time. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant advancement in the rapid deployment of HIMARS using cargo aircraft. Previously, HIRAIN operations were primarily conducted using C-17 or C-130 transport aircraft. The successful integration of HIMARS with the A400M expands the range of available airlift platforms and offers increased flexibility for future deployments. RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has completed its preliminary design review of the F135 engine core upgrade (ECU). The completion of this stage affirms the ECU design is proceeding according to schedule and exceeding expectations, the company said. The upgrade increases the engine’s durability and performance, which will “fully enable Block 4 and beyond capabilities for all three […]
Today (17 July) marks new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's debut on the international political scene as he hosts the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, where 50 leaders from all over the world will discuss a hot list of topics, including rebuilding closer ties between the UK and the EU, four years after Brexit.
As some 50 European leaders gather in the UK on Thursday (18 July) under the helm of the European Political Community, it is increasingly clear that the format is struggling to justify its existence.
German industry umbrella association BDI expects only “marginal” growth effects from a package adopted by the German government on Wednesday (17 July), which includes tax for foreign workers, bureaucracy reduction, and initiatives at EU level.
Thirty-eight sub-Saharan African migrants were arrested in Tunisia on Wednesday (17 July) after clashes with coastguards who intercepted their boat during an attempt to migrate to Europe, Tunisian media reported.
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish counterpart Simon Harris sought to usher in improved relations with pints of Guinness on Wednesday (17 July), promising to work together closely on Northern Ireland and on healing Brexit wounds.
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