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ArcelorMittal green steel backtrack raises fears over clean transition
European Commission top brass set to visit steel multinational’s Belgian plant this week in the wake of a warning that…
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Revealed: The new Commission’s first strategic, policy initiatives
A leaked copy of Ursula von der Leyen’s second EU executive’s work programme reveals that clean industry and defence are…
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This Portuguese city will be the European Green Capital in 2026
The jury said that Guimarães demonstrated a vision that brings together citizens, academia and the private sector. ADVERTISEMENT It has…
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Why does the EU now have two health Commissioners?
How health topics will be divided between two Commissioner for the first time is a poser for the new executive.…
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Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament
A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups…
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Ribera slams EPP for injecting domestic politics, climate denial
Spain’s Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen’s new team yesterday with 370…
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MEPs give final approval to Ursula von der Leyen’s new Commission
A majority of Members of the European Parliament gave on Wednesday the final approval to the new European Commission of…
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Vote on new Commission signals EU Parliament instability and ambiguity
The European Commission was approved by the Parliament with the lowest support ever, and it’s not clear which political groups…
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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency
Russia’s war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula…
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Germany, Netherlands, Austria face Brussels warning for budget spend
Rejigged EU austerity rules – in play for the first time since the pandemic – are now coming back to…
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