Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France’s next PM?
A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and…
Italian culture minister apologises to wife and PM Giorgia Meloni over love affair scandal
The Italian premier has not yet asked Sangiuliano to resign, but she has said an investigation was ongoing. Read More
Commission nominee sees energy transition as route to closer European integration
Spanish minister tipped for key role in the next EU executive says power grid expansion should be a core European project for the second von der Leyen Commission. Read More
Can Europe both lead green shipping and derisk from China?
For the climate, a fossil backup is not an option. Nor is leaving Europe’s green transition in the hands of Beijing, Janka Oertel and Jonas Parello-Plesner write. Read More
New EU travel rules for tourists: What changes in 2025?
The new rules require travellers to complete an online application, provide personal details, answer security questions and pay a €7 fee. Read More
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EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmark
American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.Read More
Nutella launches a vegan version for its 60th birthday. Here’s how food and carbon experts rate it
Replacing milk cuts the spread’s carbon footprint, but experts say that removing palm oil would have a bigger environmental impact.Read More
Could these ‘motionless’ turbines solve wind energy’s noise and wildlife problems?
The technology is described as a ‘breakthrough scalable renewable energy solution’ that could be coming to other European roofs soon.Read More
Today is Plastic Overshoot Day: A world-first international treaty could stem the tide of waste
We are just three-quarters of the way through the year, but the earth has already produced too much plastic waste. What needs to be done?Read More