From The Green Line to Brussels
In Friday's edition: Iran sanctions, Chinese hybrid levies, Parliament's omnibus, Borrell’s new job, MEP harassment allegation
Farm ministers struggle to ‘take back control’ of EU agriculture
Agricultural experts push back as senior diplomats take over farm budget talks
Greek civil war in the European Left
Syriza’s turmoil in Brussels mirrors its fragile position at home
EU telecoms law marks a strategic shift, from door-in-the-face to foot-in-the-door
Huawei and ZTE phase-out stands out as rare ambition boost in telecoms reform
Europe was raised in a hothouse. Now comes the cold
Europe's future depends on deterring regional aggression, sustaining itself amidst prolonged crises on its periphery, and protecting its own infrastructure and industrial base without immediate external intervention
No EU plans to add surplus wine to advanced biofuel feedstock list
Paying winemakers to grub up vineyards has not consigned the phenomenon of the EU 'wine lake' to history, it seems
Iran protest deaths push Europe to consider terrorist label for key armed branch
The push comes after weeks of deadly repression as public anger against the regime has intensified
The Brief – Iran’s unspoken fatwa on Europe
By refusing to confront the IRGC, Europe has taught Tehran the one lesson it remembers best: intimidation works
EU floats fresh Iran sanctions amid protests crackdown
The EU targets around 20 individuals and 10 drone companies in Iran
EU lawmakers urge ban on AI nudity apps after Grok scandal
Lawmakers warn the tools enable gender-based violence and child sexual abuse
Von der Leyen announces new EU security strategy for 2026
Aim is to “collect all the knowledge to acknowledge the geostrategic changes and needs”
German farmers slam farm subsidies payment cap
The start of the 100th Green Week exposed clashes over EU farm policy rules in Germany
Ever more EU electricity flowing east as Moscow targets Ukrainian power grid
Ukranians face rolling blackouts in the depths of a bitter winter
Macron berates French defence industry for not delivering
For Macron, Europeans (read: the French), must now present a 'credible offer' to meet both Ukrainian and national needs
Commission waves through eight countries’ SAFE spending plans
A quick turnaround could allow the Commission to claim it 'set the record', moving SAFE from proposal to disbursement of money within a single year
EU Council unlikely to tackle Biotech Act before May
“We know that Cyprus will need to ration its resources", a lobbyist said
Luxembourg becomes first European country to issue defence bonds
Citizens and investors will now be able to contribute directly to Luxembourg's rearming efforts
EMA says new pharma rules will put EU back in the drug race
The drug regulator sees new opportunities to 'think out of the box'
EXCLUSIVE: EU mulls tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné wants to expand Brussels’ levies on Chinese electric vehicles
Plundering carbon pricing revenue could jeopardise EU’s energy transition, NGOs warn
Environmental groups warn ETS revenues are vital for national climate measures