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"One thing is absolutely clear: We will not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war," Ursula von der Leyen tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy ... Show more
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirms Ukraine's need for 70 billion euros (79 billion dollars) in extra funding next year ... Show more
TVP World Oct 16
EU to propose import curbs on several Chinese sectors, says Von der Leyen: The European Commission will propose curbs on imports from China going beyond the ...
tvpworld.com/95972277/eu-to-propose-import-curbs-on-several-chinese-sectors-says-von-der-leyen
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten calls on European leaders give more support to Ukraine "financially, militarily and nonmilitary ... Show more
Live - EU summit: Leaders spar over next budget amid deep divisions
Live - EU summit: Leaders spar over next budget amid deep divisions
Key FactsEU Summit Weighs Energy Prices and Disputed Long-Term Budget
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 15 October for a two-day summit.
- Oil remains above US$100 per barrel despite a G7-wide release; gas is at its highest level since winter 2022.
- Different national circumstances and the phenomenon’s global scope make a single solution impossible.
- Six fiscally conservative states oppose 17 countries seeking more spending and rejecting rebates in the EU budget debate.
You know what is our problem right now in Europe? High fuel prices. Any step in reducing fuel prices and to guarantee our competitiveness, we appreciate.— Rumen Radev, Bulgarian Prime Minister; said at the EU summit in Brussels.
Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-thanks-eus-real-leaders-for-their-continued-support-as-bloc-confirms-new-sanctions-package-on-the-way/
The EU disbursed 2.86 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine on Oct. 14 as part of the bloc's 90 billion-euro ($100 billion) support ... Show more
Denmark asks EU to ‘examine’ Spain’s plan to legalize migrants: Together with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Mette Frederiksen heads a group of European countries that ...
english.elpais.com/international/2026-10-16/denmark-asks-eu-to-examine-spains-plan-to-legalize-migrants.html
Facing Russian sabotage, cyberattacks, and drone incursions, the EU is stepping up.
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European Security Council: "Europe ... Show more
Von der Leyen warns against EU budget cuts: Commission president dismissed Germany’s calls for big savings, arguing that they would undermine EU-wide priorities ...
politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-warns-against-eu-budget-cuts/
Ireland’s budget cuts weaken EU, Commission warns: Dublin’s changes to the long-term budget overwhelmingly hit Commission priorities such as competitiveness and ...
politico.eu/article/eu-budget-cuts-crisis-response-funds-commission-warns/
TVP World Oct 16
“Our agenda is energy needs. This is point number one.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy [@ZelenskyyUa ] and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ... Show more
Despite warnings: EU funding pot for voluntary departures is empty: Financial aid is considered key to enabling rejected asylum seekers to return to their ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/foerdertopf-ausreisen-abgelehnte-asylbewerber-100.html
Katharina von Schnurbein becomes the new Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism: For years she was responsible for combating antisemitism at the EU Commission; ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/katharina-von-schnurbein-neue-antisemitismusbeauftragte-100.html
Carney, von der Leyen urged to draft ‘middle power’ charter at Canada-EU summit: Experts propose charter modelled on 1941 statement that became a founding ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-carney-von-der-leyen-urged-to-draft-middle-power-charter-at-canada-eu/
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Verbrenner-Aus: Merz und Macron wollen CO₂-Ziel für 2035 weiter lockern: Deutschland und Frankreich wollen die CO₂-Vorgaben für Neuwagen stärker lockern als die ...
heise.de/news/Verbrenner-Aus-Merz-und-Macron-wollen-CO-Ziel-fuer-2035-weiter-lockern-11480616.html
Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week: Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/11/8057506/
Too few cuts: Merz rejects Ireland's EU budget plan: The EU Commission is presenting a budget plan of almost two trillion euros until 2034 ...
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-schmettert-irischen-EU-Haushaltsplan-ab-id31403763.html
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen speaking to the EU parliament, said Tuesday that raising energy prices are putting households and ... Show more
Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says
reuters.com/world/attacks-civilian-shipping-black-sea-are-unacceptable-eus-von-der-leyen-says-2026-10-06/
BR investigation into pesticides – | More than 50 active ingredients fail EU testing
tagesschau.de/investigativ/br-recherche/eu-neuregelung-pestizid-zulassung-100.html
Romania Insider Oct 09
TikTok risks fine worth 6% of global turnover after 2024 Romania election interference, European Commission says
romania-insider.com/business/tiktok-risks-fine-worth-6-global-turnover-romania
Pesticide approval to be relaxed: Criticism of EU plans: Up to now, the EU has regularly reassessed all approved pesticides. An analysis by BR Data shows that ...
br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/pestizidzulassung-soll-gelockert-werden-kritik-an-eu-plaenen,VXHKqpL
Regulation to be softened: Reports: Merz and Macron conclude combustion engine ban deal
n-tv.de/politik/Berichte-Merz-und-Macron-schliessen-Verbrennerverbots-Deal-id31390196.html
Ukraine faces a budget shortfall of up to 70 billion euros in 2027: According to FAZ information, Ukraine will likely face a shortfall of 70 billion euros next ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/der-ukraine-fehlen-2027-bis-zu-70-milliarden-euro-im-haushalt-accg-201286397.html
Key FactsUp to €70 billion could be missing from Ukraine’s 2027 budget
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Next year, Ukraine is expected to receive the second half of the €90 billion EU loan approved in late 2025.
- If the EU shoulders about two-thirds of the additional need as before, it would have to provide another €45 billion.
- For 2026, the Commission considers prepared measures sufficient; timely budget support nevertheless requires agreed reform laws.
- According to F.A.Z. information, the Commission plans to present leaders with an initial needs overview in ten days.
Through coordinated joint efforts, we have today found ways to cover Ukraine's budgetary and defense needs for the year 2026.— In a joint statement by the European Commission
Brussels plans agricultural exemptions for Ukraine's EU accession: The EU Commission wants to exclude Ukrainian agricultural products and businesses from the ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/07/europa-bauern-bruessel-plant-agrarausnahmen-ukraine-eu-beitritt
Key FactsEU Commission plans agricultural exceptions for Ukraine
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
- The Commission proposes excluding Ukrainian wheat and other grain from the EU agricultural framework even after accession.
- According to the Commission, the proposal should address concerns in countries such as Poland about pressure on domestic farmers and markets.
- The authority warns that permanently redirecting Ukrainian grain deliveries to Europe could threaten food security in importing countries.
- Ukraine still has no clear accession timetable, but two further negotiating packages are due to open next week.
That does not mean Ukraine will not become an EU member. We can allow Ukraine to join the EU, but for agriculture we will set special conditions.— Marta Kos, EU Enlargement Commissioner
Georgia Today Oct 07
🔘The EU intends to completely phase out imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. Brussels has no plans to change this course ... Show more
The European Commission has demanded that Russia share "timely, precise, exact" details about the suspected plague case in Siberia "as soon as ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 07
🔘The European Commission has adopted a package on pre-enlargement policy reviews, setting out the policy orientations and actions needed to prepare the Union ... Show more
9to5Mac Oct 02
Apple among biggest corporate lobbyists in Brussels, per report: Apple has met with EU policymakers 257 times since June 2024 and has spent between €8 million ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/01/apple-among-biggest-corporate-lobbyists-in-brussels-per-report/
New EU members face 15-year probation period after joining the bloc: The European Commission is proposing a new procedure to cut funding and voting rights of EU ...
euronews.com/2026/10/06/new-eu-members-face-15-year-probation-period-after-joining-the-bloc
The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU ... Show more
Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
Ukraine deficit of $27 billion: EU guarantees financial and military aid: The mystery surrounding Ukraine's $27 billion budget shortfall has been solved: The ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/01/ukraine-defizit-von-27-milliarden-euro-eu-sichert-finanz-und-militarhilfe
Druckmittel des Kanzlers: Merz bringt erstmals Scheitern des EU-Finanzrahmens ins Spiel
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-bringt-erstmals-Scheitern-des-EU-Finanzrahmens-ins-Spiel-id31384253.html
Trade association files complaint with EU Commission against parcel tax: Since October 1, a tax of up to €2.40 has been levied on each parcel ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000342872/handelsverband-bringt-beschwerde-gegen-paketsteuer-bei-eu-kommission-ein
EU plans social media ban for under-13s: "We think it's awful": Von der Leyen wants to force digital companies to better protect young people ...
come-on.de/volmetal/kierspe/eu-plant-social-media-verbot-fuer-unter-13-jaehrige-kinder-94526806.html
EU nicotine crackdown sparks warning that ex-smokers could be driven back to cigarettes
euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/03/eu-nicotine-crackdown-sparks-warning-that-ex-smokers-could-be-driven-back-to-cigarettes/
Energy supply: EU prepares to relax methane regulations: The EU Commission wants to suspend reporting obligations. This is intended to secure the energy supply ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/energieversorgung-eu-bereitet-lockerung-der-methanverordnung-vor/100257897.html
Key FactsEU weighs delaying methane reporting requirements
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- In July, the Commission recommended suspending penalties for the following three years; possible fines amount to up to 20 percent of annual turnover.
- According to Handelsblatt information, 20 member states reportedly supported easing the rules last week.
- An EU Commission spokesperson confirmed to Handelsblatt that technical work is underway on temporarily weakening climate rules.
- From January 2027, companies were due to show producers document methane emissions in origin countries for certain supply contracts; implementation could be delayed.
Suspending the methane regulation for one year will neither increase gas flows to Europe nor reduce heating bills.— EU Parliament member Jutta Paulus (Greens) said this in the context of the debate on suspending the methane regulation.
The European Commission is "very closely" monitoring the suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Siberia, Russia ... Show more
‘Absolute s–t’: EU’s Microsoft Teams alternative draws bad reviews from officials
politico.eu/article/eu-microsoft-teams-alternative-bad-reviews-element-pro/
Romania Insider Oct 01
Romania submits final Recovery Facility payment request to European Commission: The application covers 104 milestones and targets across transport, energy ...
romania-insider.com/business/romania-submits-final-recovery-facility-payment-request-european
Language hurdle for EU accession: Montenegro struggles with translations: Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession ...
de.euronews.com/2026/10/04/sprachhurde-bei-eu-beitritt-montenegro-kampft-mit-ubersetzungen
Canberra Drive EC site draws crowd of 13 bids; top bid from Santarli-led joint venture sets record
straitstimes.com/singapore/canberra-drive-ec-site-draws-crowd-of-13-bids-top-bid-from-santarli-led-joint-venture-sets-record
Is Brussels planning to freeze funding for the AfD-dominated state of Saxony-Anhalt?
de.euronews.com/2026/10/02/plant-brussel-fordergelder-fur-afd-land-sachsen-anhalt-einzufrieren
Gas and oil: High prices lead to a harsh winter, warns the EU: Europe is coming under financial pressure. Gas storage facilities must continue to be filled at ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/teures-gas-und-erdoel-die-eu-bereitet-sich-auf-einen-sehr-harten-winter-vor-sagt-der-eu-kommissar-ld.10025968
EU countries to discuss suspected plague outbreak in Russia: European health authorities are closely following the suspected plague outbreak in Siberia, Russia ...
euronews.com/2026/10/06/eu-countries-to-discuss-suspected-plague-outbreak-in-russia
EU’s net payers insist on ‘several hundred billion euros’ in budget cuts: Others, including those who stand to gain most from the funding, want to see spending ...
politico.eu/article/eu-net-payers-insist-several-hundred-billion-euros-budget-cuts-mff/
Ursula von der Leyen proposed an ‘Alliance for the Future’ that could make Canada the EU's first ‘associate member’. But what is an ‘associate member ’ ... Show more
What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?
What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?
ekathimerini.com Sep 29
EU Commission floats new safeguards as bloc considers expansion: The European Commission is pitching measures to protect the EU from any efforts by future ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1316668/eu-commission-floats-new-safeguards-as-bloc-considers-expansion/
Is the intelligence service reform only about threats from “foreign powers” and terrorism? Not at all. The rules currently being debated in the Bundestag ... Show more
Homepage: Your donation for digital civil liberties. netzpolitik.org is dedicated to the most important questions surrounding the internet, society, and politics ...
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The Japan Times Sep 27
A congress for Europe’s future: For the Congress of Europe to succeed, it must address the shortcomings that have hampered similar efforts in the past.
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EU provides 710 million euros for global crisis aid: People worldwide are suffering from the consequences of natural disasters or conflicts ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-krisenhilfe-100.html
EC says old Form 6 will be used in non-SIR period, no mandatory hearings: The poll panel said that persons who have been served notices as part of the voter roll ...
scroll.in/latest/1096031/ec-says-old-form-6-will-be-used-in-non-sir-period-it-portal-to-be-reviewed
EU Commission targets cholesterol and blood pressure: The EU Commission is urging member states to offer more preventative cardiovascular screenings ...
de.euronews.com/2026/09/29/eu-kommission-nimmt-cholesterin-und-blutdruck-ins-visier
Key FactsEU Reviews E20 Approval, Rollout Remains Uncertain
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- The Commission is considering up to 20% bioethanol, while regular petrol currently permits no more than 10%.
- Introduction would require amended EU rules and manufacturer approvals; when E20 might become widely available remains uncertain.
- With consumption rising 3%, E20 would need to cost about 6.6 cents less per litre than €2.25 E10.
- According to CropEnergies, more than 80 vehicles tested E20 in 2025; about 50 used it regularly, with no technical problems after 35,000 litres.
Does Europe need new global partners? Take our poll: Could Canada become a test case for a wider EU partnership model? Relations reached a historic turning ...
euronews.com/2026/09/28/does-europe-need-new-global-partners-take-our-poll
Big Brother Awards: Negative awards for digital bus, tax ID & smart glasses: This year's Big Brother Award goes to the EU Commission, Interior Minister ...
heise.de/news/Big-Brother-Awards-2026-Negativpreis-fuer-Dobrindt-EU-Kommission-Telekom-Co-11463202.html
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X: The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
bbc.com/news/articles/cq0m373ee0v0o
OpinionEurope Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way: The Real Barriers to Competitiveness and Innovation Are Still in Place
foreignaffairs.com/europe/europe-cant-get-out-its-own-way-andrew-mcAfee
Canada welcomes EU ambition for it to become 'associate member', Carney tells European Parliament
bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx3051ye5j0nt
Key FactsCarney Open to Canada’s EU Associate Membership
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Canada welcomed the proposal for a form of EU associate membership.
- He wants closer trade and labour-market ties, Canadian participation in Erasmus+, and critical raw materials included.
- Donald Trump threatened high tariffs or a broad trade halt if he considered the move hostile.
- French Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad rejected the idea that the United States could determine Europe’s geopolitical direction.
Canada and Europe are both strong. Together, we are stronger.— Mark Carney, liberal politician, in a speech to the European Parliament; open to the idea of an EU special membership for Canada.
EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for Canada
politico.eu/article/eu-capitals-mark-carney-ursula-von-der-leyen-associate-membership-canada/
Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be ‘hostile act’: Trump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighbor
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-canada-eu-associate-member-hostile-b3051594.html
OpinionEU: Von der Leyen Announces Social Media Ban for Children – “Mini Account” for Children Under 15
siegener-zeitung.de/politik/eu-von-der-leyen-kuendigt-social-media-verbot-fuer-kinder-an-mini-konto-fuer-u15-jaehige-V2VRGBMTGVB2TMKZHDFE53T5YM.html
EU Commission sticks to automatic deletion of chat messages despite reprimand: Despite a reprimand from the EU Ombudsman, Brussels is sticking to automatic ...
heise.de/news/EU-Kommission-bleibt-trotz-Ruege-bei-automatischer-Loeschung-von-Chat-Nachrichten-11459229.html
PM Carney to co-host event with European Commission president at UN: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to close out his time at the United Nations General ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/pm-carney-to-co-host-event-with-european-commission-president-at-un/
Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law': The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and ...
euronews.com/2026/09/23/von-der-leyen-says-hungary-strengthened-rule-of-law-unlocks-42bn-in-eu-funding
Bürgerrechte ade: Wie die EU-Kommission die Zügel für Europol lockern will: Ein Entwurf aus Brüssel soll den Datenschutz bei Europol drastisch beschneiden ...
heise.de/news/Buergerrechte-ade-Wie-die-EU-Kommission-die-Zuegel-fuer-Europol-lockern-will-11460767.html
EU wants ‘to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible’: von der Leyen
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/09/16/eu-wants-to-bring-the-relationship-with-canada-to-the-highest-level-possible-von-der-leyen/
EU proposes ban on social media access for under 13s: The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s, with "safe ...
rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0916/1591727-eu-social-media/
'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposal
cnbc.com/2026/09/17/trump-canada-european-union-tariffs-associate-member-ukraine-.html
EU Commission poised to back Albania's 2027 accession deadline: The Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new ...
euronews.com/2026/09/23/eu-commission-poised-to-formally-back-albanias-2027-accession-deadline
Greek City Times Sep 16
🔥 “There is no greater racist against Europeans than you.”
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou delivered a blistering message to European Commission President ... Show more
EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open ...
reuters.com/world/eu-opens-door-canada-become-first-associate-member-eu-commission-president-says-2026-09-16/
Trump threatens EU over Canada 'associate membership' proposal: Commission President von der Leyen's proposal for closer ties with Ottawa draws tariff threats ...
trtworld.com/article/0dd446012bb5
Trump threatens EU with higher tariffs over rapprochement with Canada: US President Donald Trump reacts with a threat to the proposal by EU Commission President ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/trump-droht-eu-wegen-kanada-annaeherung-mit-hoeheren-zoellen_6aaba9e0-3f70-4154-bb37-5633a9d24266.html
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Trump threatens to halt trade with the EU after Von der Leyen's 'Ridiculous' remarks
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2321099/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-with-the-eu-after-von-der-leyens-ridiculous-remarks
