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EU countries sideline experts in dash to slash green rules
Diplomats warn that leaving experts out of policy discussions on simplifying green regulations will do more harm than good.

China threat is ‘imminent,’ US’s Hegseth warns Asia allies

Artificial intelligence threatens to raid the water reserves of Europe’s driest regions

Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy

Chinese companies bought up European ports — and now Brussels is starting to worry

Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister

Top commander warns US troops should stay in Europe
From seed to shelf: AI’s transformative potential for Europe’s growth — starting with food
AI might not be a silver bullet to all the challenges we face, but it’s a golden opportunity to shape an efficient, innovative and empowered food system that’s fit for the future.
Call for help: Eastern cement imports are killing EU industry
Cement imports from Ukraine to Poland surged 540 percent, from 101,700 tonnes in 2022 to 652,300 tonnes in 2024, threatening Poland’s and Europe’s cement industries.
Saving steel: The fight to keep Europe’s industrial waste on its shores
EU steelmakers, facing steep decline, want Brussels to intervene to give them more access to scrap metal. Recyclers aren’t happy.
EPP calls for fast-track vote on omnibus simplification bill next week
The center-right European People’s Party is calling for the European Parliament to fast-track a major new bill amending EU green corporate disclosure rules, in a move that …
Trump, Vance attack on Zelenskyy angers many. But Russians and (some) Republicans love it.
Ukraine’s supporters defend Kyiv against the U.S. president’s in-person attack, while detractors say he got what he deserved.
Vance floats US troop withdrawal from Germany over free-speech concerns
The U.S. vice president links continued military support to Berlin’s speech policies.
European carmakers in crossfire of US-EU trade war
German automakers would face increased costs while already under pressure from heightened competition.
Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape
Brussels hopes simplifying green compliance rules will boost Europe’s flagging economy. Green groups fear something more sinister.
UK considers sending troops to Ukraine to bolster training
UK Defense Sec John Healey says military training should be a “better fit for what the Ukrainians need” – and announces fresh £225 million in support.
To ban or not to ban? This is not the question
Recognising sustainable fuels alongside electrification accelerates carbon reductions, supports industry compliance and ensures affordable clean mobility for all
Why Europe’s health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease
Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease affects millions in Europe, but it could be preventable, manageable and tackled with the right policies.
Flight risk: Europe’s squeeze on aviation threatens competitiveness
Europe’s global competitiveness faces headwinds as aviation tax plans target business flights, disrupting a catalyst for economic growth, technology advances and connectivity.
Oxford University’s China dilemma
Politicians are among those vying to run the elite institution — and they’re squaring off over Beijing’s influence on Britain.
Biden’s White House stares down a Trump takeover
The White House rushes to get Ukraine and CHIPs funding out the door but faces limits on “Trump-proofing.”
Exxon chief has climate warning for US Republicans
The oil giant takes a stance before the Trump administration sets its sights on gutting Biden’s climate agenda.
Overcoming the barriers to Europe’s leadership in medical innovation
Over the years, Europe’s share of global medicine R&D investments has dropped. However, with the new EU mandate, there is a chance to turn this around
Trump could turn Elon Musk into an American oligarch
Musk’s potential foray into government would represent a striking development for the billionaire.
‘The deal man’: Some nations see Trump as the pro-trade candidate
The sentiment runs against the conventional wisdom in Washington, where Trump is perceived as anti-trade and Democrats are regarded as keen to cozy up to foreign allies.
The bewildering politics of Telegram
Here are two big reasons the controversial app just became a global flashpoint.
France needs to be wary of China’s influence in New Caledonia, report says
Island territory’s transition to greater autonomy “must include discussions” on defense against external threats, a scholar says.
The future of packaging in Europe
We need to change how the EU packages food and beverages to transition to a low-carbon circular economy.
EU chips plan to send emissions soaring, report finds
The bloc is keen to expand its microchips production, but the sector risks becoming a major polluter.
Airlines clash with the EU over greenwashing claims
The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why.