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Europe’s conservatives have 2 new targets in their campaign to weaken EU climate laws
The EPP is taking aim at a new carbon price on driving and heating, and rules on methane emissions.
5 things the EU wants to change about its Arctic policy
Ryanair’s O’Leary warns of ‘biggest increase’ in EU airfares next year
EU faces growing pressure to plug Ukraine’s Starlink gap
France, Germany strike bargain on Made in Europe, car emissions
Late discord delays Franco-German deal on Made in Europe, car emissions
EU leaders’ summit descends into 3-hour argument over taxing car emissions
How to watch the EU leaders’ summit like a pro
From China to energy prices, EU leaders face two days of political firefighting. Here’s what to look out for.
Deadly drone strikes in NATO waters raise stakes for Black Sea trade
After numerous lethal drone attacks in NATO waters, Black Sea countries seek alliance support and EU leaders discuss how to restore safe passage.
EU-China trade progress welcomed, yet trust issues linger
While a deal to reduce exports of hybrid vehicles represents an early win, tougher issues remain on the negotiating table.
How Maroš Šefčovič talked his way to a China trade breakthrough
Europe’s trade chief has won a first concession from Beijing. Now he must convince EU leaders that dialogue can deliver more.
France’s Philippe says Le Pen’s EU proposals would ‘crack open’ bloc
The center-right candidate said at a POLITICO event that his far-right rival was selling the French ‘fantasy’ plans on the economy.
Franco–German deal on cars and ‘Made in Europe’ is ‘hours or days’ away, says EU industry boss
Speaking at POLITICO’s Competitiveness Summit in Paris, Stéphane Séjourné said he hoped the agreement would help “break the deadlock, particularly in the European Parliament” on the IAA.
Center-right revolt threatens to unravel EU’s flagship industry law
A bid to kill the Industrial Accelerator Act may fail, but mounting divisions over “Made in Europe” risk delaying the bill or draining its ambition.
Chinese carmakers are coming for Europe’s luxury market
At the Paris Auto Show, Chinese manufacturers show why the EU’s trade defenses won’t be enough to protect its auto industry.
Trump’s NATO envoy calls for moving military forces east as US reviews troops in Europe
Matthew Whitaker called for an overhaul of NATO’s bases and military infrastructure to move forces eastward as America reviews its troop presence in Europe.
Fix airport queues by Christmas, migration commissioner tells Brussels Airport
“Member states had enough time to prepare themselves” for the EU’s Entry/Exit System, says Magnus Brunner. “It has to work.”
Ryanair lashes out at Air France and Lufthansa over ownership probe
The low-cost airline is facing allegations that it violates EU requirements for operating in the bloc.
EU and China clinch deal to curb hybrid car exports
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says the agreement could prevent millions of Chinese vehicles from entering the European market over the next four years.
Germany wants UK to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs
Berlin wants the measure as a condition of a Made in Europe opt-out for the U.K.
China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher action
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is seeking concessions from Beijing to narrow a record trade deficit, but expectations of a breakthrough are low.
EU toughens China stance ahead of Šefčovič’s Beijing visit
Policymakers in the European Parliament want the bloc to address more than the trade imbalance.
EU-China trade talks zero in on cars
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič heads to Beijing as Brussels pushes China to curb car exports and narrow its massive trade deficit.
Merz and Macron want the EU to hit back harder — and faster — against trade threats
France and Germany want to give Brussels new powers to rapidly block imports deemed an economic or security threat.
EU neighbors shun Kyiv’s plea to free trapped grain
Poland and Romania said there’s nothing more they can do to help Ukraine export its grain through Europe, as the blockade in the Black Sea continues.
G7 agrees to release oil reserves after US push
France said the agreement meant the U.S. would not ban the export of diesel.