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EU defence firms join forces for Europe’s first exo-atmospheric interceptor
Thales, Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland and Safran Electronics & Defense are involved
EU prosecutors opens criminal probe into Czech PM
Babiš insists he complies with both Czech and EU law
France approves licensed SCALP, Aster 30 missile production in Ukraine
The agreement also confirms Ukraine's order of 16 Rafale fighter jets
Greece signals fast-track social media ban for minors
National plan would ban under-15s from accessing social media
Euractiv’s 2026 Tech Policy Conference [Advocacy Lab]
This video highlights key moments from Euractiv’s Tech Policy Conference, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives and stakeholders to discuss Europe’s digital future amid growing geopolitical and technological change. Participants examine how Europe can strengthen its competitiveness, accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and attract the investment needed to support innovation, while also addressing questions around […]
Ukraine, Moldova open enlargement talks on foreign, security policy
The pair have only four negotiating clusters left to open
US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade
Trump said a deal with the Islamic Republic was still possible even as fighting surged to a scale unseen since an April ceasefire
BUDGET BRIEF: (In)vested interests
Includes: Busy week in Parliament, MFF at GAC, trouble ahead with ‘own resources’, DNSH Commission guide and more
EU vows to maintain anti-China trade tools as deficit hits record high
'Dialogue alone is not enough' to counter Beijing's 'industrial dominance,' Brussels warns
The EU cannot regulate recycled aluminium without understanding recyclers [Promoted Content]
Europe wants to secure recycled aluminium. But by misunderstanding who actually creates it, policymakers risk weakening the recycling industry itself. Good industrial policy starts with understanding the market it seeks to regulate.
ECR to co-lead work on Cloud and AI Development Act
Right-wing group will have to find common ground with the Greens
Bulgaria prepares for advanced blood cancer therapy rollout, but who will pay? [Advocacy Lab]
More than 1,500 people are diagnosed with blood cancers annually, but very few access CAR-T
Greek cancer patients still waiting on biomarker access reform [Advocacy Lab]
Obstacles to free, essential biomarker testing remain as reimbursement negotiations are underway, and eligibility criteria require clarification
Latvia and Ukraine turn to football to narrow the gender gap [Advocacy Lab]
From grassroots coaching in Latvia to wartime resilience in Ukraine, football is helping break down gender stereotypes
Europe must turn circularity into industrial policy, says EESC’s Lohan [Advocacy Lab]
The Circular Economy Act should align fragmented EU rules to drive competitiveness and resource security, says Cillian Lohan, President of the EESC’s Civil Society Organisations’ Group
Energy Poverty in Europe: time for a new focus? [Advocacy Lab]
As energy prices soar, advocates worry that Europe’s policy for how to deal with it is spread out across too many sectoral departments
FIREPOWER: Bastille Day European message
In today's edition: Ukraine Support Loan, anti-ballistic coalition, AI
VOLTAGE: Nordics mobilise as clock ticks on ETS reform
In today's edition: green shipping, Deforestation Regulation, underwater mountains
THE HACK: An ‘AI EU official’ in the making?
In today's edition: age-gating, European military AI, Kremlin cyber-attacks
FIRST AID: Parliament seeks speedy medical device overhaul
In today's edition: Irish presidency, tobacco, wastewater