Von der Leyen previews new sanctions on Russia and new loan for Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen offered a first look into the next round of sanctions against Russia and a special reparations loan for Ukraine. Read More
Patriots for Europe submit no-confidence motion against the European Commission
The Eurosceptic group has collected enough signatures to kick off a motion of censure. Von der Leyen will face Parliament’s verdict in October. Read More
Did Pedro Sánchez ‘regret’ not having ‘nuclear bombs’ to stop the war in Gaza?
Statements made by the Spanish premier have triggered a flood of allegations online. Euroverify fact-checks. Read More
Von der Leyen announces suspension of EU payments and trade partnership with Israel
In an unusually tough-worded speech, von der Leyen denounced a “man made famine” in Gaza and “a clear attempt” by Israel to “undermine the two state solution”. But she also…
Watch this: What EU countries use the most online advertising?
On average, 32.6% of EU businesses used online advertising in 2024, according to new data by Eurostat. Malta, Finland and Cyprus emerge as biggest users. Read More
Zero-emission trucks are ready, but Europe is not
The EU’s current regulatory path is setting Europe’s truck and bus makers up for failure, argues Christian Levin, the chairman of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of…
Follow live: Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the European Union speech
Ursula von der Leyen faces a tough audience in Strasbourg as she delivers her much-anticipated State of the European Union speech. Read More
MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts
New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency. Read More
MEPs clash over alleged ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The European Parliament doesn’t play any diplomatic role in the current response to the war in Gaza, but its debates and resolutions are likely to add political pressure on the…
‘Big step forward’: Disbursement of EU’s €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026
The aim of the SAFE programme is to boost joint procurement, increase interoperability among EU member states and strengthen the European defence industrial base. Read More