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EU will provisionally apply contested South America trade deal

The European Commission announced Friday it will provisionally implement a mammoth trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, prompting a public split between its two largest member states France and Germany.

Radio France Internationale

Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep

The European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief

The Independent UK

Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links

European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in Brussels

The Guardian - UK

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Peter Mandelson referred to EU’s anti-fraud agency after release of Epstein files

Former Labour cabinet minister was a trade commissioner in Brussels between 2004 and 2008

The Independent UK

European Commission says EU funds can be used for cross-border abortion access

The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.

Euronews

SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid

The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market.

Euronews

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market

The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.

Euronews

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Poland’s debt on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2036, Commission warns

Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks.

Euronews

European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme is at a turning point. The European Commission recently launched a…

The Conversation

EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route

The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.

Euronews

Agroecology: rethinking global policy efficiency and funding priorities to overcome the blind spot in climate action

Amid mounting concerns surrounding climate mitigation in the agriculture and forestry sectors, science-based evidence suggests a need for more effective, fair and coherent policy frameworks for cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union and further afield.

The Conversation

European officials visit Ukraine to show support as country marks 4 years of Russia's all-out war

More than a dozen senior European officials are visiting arrived Kyiv in a show of support on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Honda issues recall of thousands of popular model over fears the wheels could fall off

Details of the recall published by the European Commission revealed the issue arose from wheels not being fitted tightly enough

The Independent UK

EU Pushes Back on US Tariff Moves Following Supreme Court Decision

The EU urges the U.S. to honor their trade deal after new tariffs were introduced following a Supreme Court ruling.

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Euronews

EU's 'Made in Europe' proposal suffers another delay

The French-led European Commission’s push to embed a so-called European preference in public procurement is attracting heavy lobbying from opposed EU capitals and foreign partners, like the United States and the United Kingdom.

Euronews

EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked

The European Commission demanded the US honor its trade commitments after the Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's tariffs. A top EU lawmaker has since moved to pause ratification of last year's EU-US trade deal.

Euronews

Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

The Conversation

The furore over Grok’s sexualised images has begun an AI reckoning

Controversy over the chatbot Grok escalated rapidly through the early weeks of 2026. The cause was revelations about its alleged ability to generate sexualised images of women and children in response to requests from users on the social media platform X.

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Euronews

EU slammed as study reveals climate-harming beef and lamb get 580 times more subsidies than legumes

The EU is being urged to introduce a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy.

Euronews

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

Radio France Internationale

France says EU lacked mandate to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting

France said the European Commission had no mandate to represent member states at US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, after its Mediterranean commissioner attended the gathering alongside representatives from more than 45 countries.

Euronews

Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting

Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.

The Guardian - UK

‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs

Euronews

EU calls emergency meeting over Hungary and Slovakia's energy standoff with Ukraine

The European Commission has convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, escalating a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline.

Radio France Internationale

EU probes Shein as retailer expands into regional French stores

The EU has opened an investigation into Shein over childlike sex dolls and concerns about illegal products and “addictive design,” targeting the online fashion retailer under the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The move comes as Shein prepares to expand into several regional department stores in France.

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