The European Parliament adopted a new set of laws on Thursday (11 April) to transition Europe's gas markets and infrastructure to hydrogen and pave the way for the eventual creation of an independent hydrogen grid development body.

It often happens that news flying below the radar ends up being quite significant. Case in point: The announcement that two dozen German soldiers arrived in Vilnius on Monday, with a further 150 due to join them later this year, barely made headlines outside Lithuania.

Telecoms giant Orange has published a manifesto for the European elections, urging lawmakers to pursue a fully functioning Single Market in the Digital Decade. Orange explains how the EU can become the best place to live in the Digital Age.

The European Parliament adopted on Wednesday a revamp of their internal procedures post-June’s EU elections, and under the hundreds of amendments lays an enhanced scrutiny power over the Commission - and its President Ursula von der Leyen. 

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday but said slowing inflation could open the door to easing monetary policy, raising hopes of a first cut in June.

The European Parliament voted in favour of enshrining the right to abortion in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU on Thursday, but its chances of succeeding are slim as it would require green light from all member states.

As the European Parliament is paving the way for a swift approval of the relaxation of some environmental requirements in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2023-2027 period, NGOs are mobilising against the decision. 

Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission hope to reach a final agreement on the future status of Gibraltar “very soon”, perhaps as early as this Friday (12 April), Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares told Onda Cero radio in an interview on Thursday.

The European Parliament adopted its position on the EU's first soil law during a plenary vote on Wednesday (11 April), weakening certain provisions that had been agreed upon by environment MEPs. 

Eurozone finance ministers are pushing trade higher on their agenda to ensure increased geopolitical focus on economic security and 'de-risking' strategies do not hinder their plans to shore up the bloc’s competitiveness.

The EU’s overhaul of the power market design, sparked by the energy crisis of 2022, was accepted by Parliament, paving the way for new crisis alleviation measures to become law.

Serbia is much closer to Ukraine than some other countries that think that by imposing sanctions on Russia, they have done enough for Ukraine and its people, writes Orhan Dragaš.

The Canary Islands government has requested a more in-depth impact study from the company behind the project to build Europe's first-ever octopus farm, due to uncertainties over the environmental consequences.

Europe’s telecoms industry wants a fully functioning Single Market in the Digital Decade firmly on the 2024 political agenda. This special report series examines how Europe can become the best place to live in the Digital Age.

Decline is not an inescapable fate and prioritizing digital innovation would be a safe bet to keep that destiny at bay. With this spirit, PromethEUs, a network of Southern European think tanks, has launched 10 digital priorities for the next EU legislature.

The European Parliament adopted a pioneering new law to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector on Wednesday (10 April), but the oil and gas sector quickly pointed to potential implementation problems.

Members of the European Parliament voted on Wednesday (10 April) on amendments to strengthen the enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), however, stakeholders urged for further improvements, particularly regarding complainants' rights and cross-border matters.

EU reaches deal on world’s first carbon removal certification scheme

Average emissions of new trucks will have to be reduced by 90% by 2040, compared to 2019, the European Parliament decided on Wednesday (10 April), adopting a law that will drastically reduce the number of new diesel trucks.

The top US general in Europe told Congress on Wednesday (10 April) that Ukraine will run out of artillery shells and air defense interceptors "in fairly short order" without US support, leaving them vulnerable to a partial or total defeat.