EurActiv
Key stakeholders criticise Commission’s top-down Competitiveness Fund plans
"The one-size-fits-all is not the correct answer,” said Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan
Categories: EurActiv
UK begins inquiry into woman’s death by Novichok nerve agent
While British police have charged in absentia three Russians over the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter, no formal case has been brought against them over the death of a woman in Salisbury in 2018.
Categories: EurActiv
Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) since 1950 has been a venue for the scientists, engineers, companies and political leaders of spacefaring nations to discuss cooperation. But Russia this time is not invited.
Categories: EurActiv
Poland’s coalition up in arms over Tusk’s temporary suspension of asylum rights
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Polish government baffled by Tusk's decision to suspend asylum rights, the French government saying it will introduce tougher migration laws, and so much more.
Categories: EurActiv
Belgium one step closer to forming a government after municipal elections
The N-VA leader was careful not to reveal his coalition plans for Antwerp.
Categories: EurActiv
EU prosecutors accuse mayor supported by ex-PM Borissov’s party
"The beneficiary presented false information", the EPPO said.
Categories: EurActiv
EU-UK eye security pact as Lammy attends talks for first time in two years
An EU-UK security pact had been in the making for several years but has largely remained dormant.
Categories: EurActiv
Czech Skoda warns EU car emission targets will not be met, calls for policy rethink
"Unless the policy is rethought, the next years will be quite painful."
Categories: EurActiv
EU foreign ministers to discuss Israeli attacks on UNIFIL mission in Lebanon
Sixteen EU member states currently contribute soldiers to the UNIFIL mission in south Lebanon.
Categories: EurActiv
Europe remains stuck in the challenge of immigrant integration, expert warns
The whole political spectrum in the EU is moving towards a tougher stance on migration.
Categories: EurActiv
Albania’s Italy-run migrant centres will soon receive first arrivals
The news comes amid growing interest from EU leaders over the model.
Categories: EurActiv
Iceland’s government coalition collapses, PM calls for snap elections
He cited difficulties within the coalition on matters such as migration and energy.
Categories: EurActiv
Securing Europe’s future with a transatlantic energy alliance [Promoted content]
For Europe to maintain a stable energy supply and remain competitive whilst continuing to strive for net neutrality by 2050, it must further strengthen its transatlantic energy architecture. Best-in-class LNG will be central to this.
Categories: EurActiv
French government to propose tougher immigration laws in 2025
France could be heading for a reversal of the already controversial 2024 law.
Categories: EurActiv
Germany’s Scholz banks on ‘Made in Germany bonus’ for national election
Whether it can secure the SPD another term in the chancellery remains to be seen.
Categories: EurActiv
Poland’s coalition up in arms over Tusk’s temporary suspension of asylum rights
Tusk said he can't be forced to respect the EU migration pact.
Categories: EurActiv
EU environment ministers prepare for troubled global negotiations on plastics
The EU may have to compromise its high-ambition stance to seal a deal in final negotiations on plastics.
Categories: EurActiv
Lithuania’s centre-left opposition says it will try to form government
Early results showed the Social Democrats winning the popular vote of the election, which was dominated by concerns over living costs and potential threats from neighbouring Russia.
Categories: EurActiv
EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today (14 October) to discuss urgent matters, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the volatile situation in the Middle East.
Categories: EurActiv
EU Enlargement: The overlooked factor in the EU’s 2040 climate targets
How will new EU members' unique energy starting points—particularly those that are highly dependent on fossil fuels or have outdated energy infrastructure—impact the Union’s overall ability to meet its 2040 targets?
Categories: EurActiv