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Spain accuses Brussels of ‘complicity’ in Orbán’s ban on Budapest Pride
The European Commission must be “much stronger” in confronting the Hungarian leader, say Spanish officials.

Can Denmark sell green agriculture to a skeptical EU?

Of Daddies and Queens — from Trump to von der Leyen — and who’s really in charge in Europe

US State Department adviser wanted to boost French far-right leader Marine Le Pen

European Parliament to stop Belgium ‘tarnishing’ MEPs’ reputations

Pressure piles on Brussels to act against face scanning at Budapest Pride

Von der Leyen can’t go far with the far right
Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life
Last year’s European election reshaped EU politics. The Commission president must acknowledge a new alternative right-wing majority even as she fights to preserve her signature political achievement.
EU conservative Weber attacks European left over greenwashing clash
The EPP chief lambasted an environmental bill at the heart of a confrontation between conservatives and their center-left partners as “grotesque.”
Brussels moves to tackle satellite junk in space
New space law dials up oversight amid warnings it’s ‘starting to look like a jungle up there.’
Why a little greenwashing law set off a political explosion in Brussels
Months of chipping away at EU green rules has caused some lawmakers to finally blow their tops.
Socialists rebel against Commission’s plan to slash social spending in EU budget
After major rift last week over green rules, the center-left is now gearing up to fight von der Leyen on the next seven-year budget.
Von der Leyen didn’t try to kill greenwashing bill, Commission says
The claim comes just days after the EU executive said the opposite, igniting a political firestorm that imperiled EU chief Ursula von der Leyen’s coalition.
European Parliament presses air passenger carry-on baggage fees revolution
If confirmed, the norm will prohibit airlines from charging fees for bags weighing up to 7 kilograms.
Commission threatens to kill forest protection law
Threatening to kill green legislation is becoming a habit in Brussels.
Stars align for drugmakers in final straight of EU pharma package
With the EU’s competitiveness push gaining urgency amid growing trade tensions with the U.S., plans to tighten pharmaceutical rules could soften — making the final legislation more industry-friendly than originally envisioned.
How to navigate Denmark’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
Denmark picks up the Council leadership baton at a moment of geopolitical volatility.
Ribera fought Commission plan to nix greenwashing rules
The vice president of the EU executive pressured the environment commissioner over several days to preserve the law.
Metsola’s return from Mideast up in air amid Iranian counterstrikes
Iran’s response to U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities shut down air travel across the region.
EU countries abandon anti-greenwashing talks after Italy pulls out
The proposed law preventing companies from making misleading environmental claims now looks unlikely to be enacted.
Trump can pull the plug on the internet, and Europe can’t do anything about it
Trump is back — and with him, the risk that the U.S. could unplug Europe from the digital world.
Von der Leyen faces political crisis after groups threaten to withdraw support
Socialists and liberals outraged that EPP sided with far right in pulling greenwashing legislation and could now block EU’s law-making process.
Sanctioned Russian media still partnered with Facebook
Sanctioned pro-Russian media are still part of Facebook’s advertising revenue program, new research out Friday showed. Russian state broadcasters, including Rossiya Segodnya — the organization that oversees …
Israel in breach of EU deal over Gaza human rights, report signals
EU leaders will now have to decide whether there is sufficient support to take action.
EU Parliament creates official body to probe NGO funding
It’s the latest of a series of moves by right-wing forces to increase scrutiny of nonprofits.
EU commissioner set to attend Budapest LGBTQ+ festivities in jab at Orbán
The Hungarian government has moved to try to ban Pride under the pretext of protecting children.
Britain’s got an EU deal — but the Brexit red tape keeps coming
U.K. plows ahead with unpopular ‘Not for EU’ labels in Northern Ireland, despite planned deal with Brussels.
Israel is undermining ‘decades of humanitarian principles’, EU’s Kallas says
Enough is enough, states bloc’s top diplomat.
EU ambassadors reach preliminary deal on €1.5B defense spending plan
A group of nations isn’t thrilled about excluding third countries, but agreed not to “stand in the way” of a deal.
Le Pen and Bardella staging kiss-and-make-up moment
Are Le Pen and Bardella running mates or rivals?
Cut red tape on defense deals, says Commission
Brussels wants to make it easier and faster for countries to boost joint arms spending.