The European Commission is underestimating the scale of ‘revolving door’ conflict of interest cases, three university experts stated in a study presented on Wednesday (7 December) at the European Parliament.

The decision to exclude the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is part of a broader spat between the EU executive and the standardisation organisation, considered to be too driven by the private sector.

EU governments are set to use next week’s pre-Christmas summit in Brussels to formally kill off plans for transnational lists and Spitzenkandidaten, or lead candidates, at the next European elections in 2024. 

In its presentation of the external dimension of the European Health Union, the EU executive introduced a new buzzword - 'health sovereignty'. However, once you scratch the surface, little new remains.

Russia's ally Belarus said it was moving troops to counteract what it called a threat of terrorism, amid signs Moscow could be putting pressure on its loyal client to open a new front in the war against Ukraine.

Anybody who thought that December’s pre-Christmas summit would be a perfect opportunity to gently wind down with mulled wine, lebkuchen, and panettone will be cruelly disappointed. Instead, the stage is set for a multi-billion euro battle royale between Hungary and, it appears, the rest of the EU. 

With the medical device regulation transitional period set to end in May 2024, stakeholders and politicians warning of potential shortages.

Some members of the European Parliament (MEP) and stakeholders are pushing for an EU directive to improve pay and working conditions for trainees across the bloc as well as better data collection on the quality of young Europeans' traineeships.

European motorists could find Russian diesel in their tanks even after bans take effect because regulators lack tools to trace the origin of fuel when it has passed through other countries.

The European Commission proposed new rules on Wednesday (7 December) to make sure parentage links established in one EU member state are recognised anywhere across the Union.

A new EU Council’s text puts Software-as-a-Service outside of the scope of the Cyber Resilience Act, while the European Commission clarified the legal basis would not allow for it.

The EU on Wednesday (7 December) escalated disputes with China to the WTO, requesting panels be assembled to hear cases over trade restrictions on Lithuania and on legal recourses for EU patent holders.

A surprise deal struck by EU legislators early Wednesday morning (7 December) affirms that the tax on aviation carbon emissions will continue to apply only to flights within Europe, a blow to environmental campaigners who had lobbied for complete coverage.

Germany on Wednesday (7 December) detained 25 members and supporters of a far-right group that prosecutors said were preparing a violent overthrow of the state, with some members suspected of plotting an armed attack on the parliament.

Current EU equality rules require establishing national equality bodies in all EU member states, writes Helena Dalli. Helena Dalli is the EU Commissioner for Equality, strengthening Europe’s commitment to inclusion and equality and leading the fight against discrimination. These institutions...

With its upcoming Battery Directive and carbon border tax, the EU has the opportunity to build the foundations of Europe's future green industrial policy and respond to America’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), says Pascal Canfin.

Nothing warms the heart of a wannabe kleptomaniac like sneaking all the shampoo bottles from a hotel room into your suitcase at the end of an overpriced stay. But thanks to the EU, we will soon say adieu to our light-fingered dreams of bank-robbing grandeur.

Most French Green party supporters are supportive of nuclear power, notably to secure the country's energy independence, according to a recent survey, which goes against the party's long-held anti-nuclear beliefs.

The United States and Russia accused each other on 6 December of not being interested in Ukraine peace talks as calls grow at the UN for diplomacy to end the war started by Moscow's invasion nine months ago.

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Italian government wanting to reform wiretapping practices in the country, Austria reiterating its opposition on Schengen accession, and so much more.