
EU solar power lobby buckled under legal pressure from Huawei
The Chinese firm is now a passive member of the group, but another solar company is demanding an explanation from SolarPower Europe.
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Germany’s new €377B military wish list
A new procurement blueprint seen by POLITICO shows Germany’s plan to become the backbone of the continent’s defense revival.
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Hoekstra’s mano a mano with China wobbles climate summit
EU’s top climate envoy’s war of words sparks fears of diplomatic discord ahead of COP30.
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The Spanish upstart who wants to shock the eurozone back to life
Eurozone countries shouldn’t wait for all EU27 members before driving financial integration forward, argues Spain’s economy minister.
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Inside the Franco-German plot to kill Europe’s ethical supply chain law
The due diligence law was meant to bring EU-style protections to global supply chains. Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz helped all but kill it.
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EU clears Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026
Sofia gets the green light despite rule-of-law and money-laundering concerns.
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EU leaders fear Commission power grab on defense after Trump’s exit
Tensions around defense spending will take center stage during an emergency meeting of EU leaders.
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5 takeaways in the EU’s big agriculture (and food) vision
EU tries to make farming sexy again — and keep farmers from revolting.
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How von der Leyen blindsided Brussels with her deregulation drive
The Commission president is pushing a sweeping, rapid and centralized agenda to “simplify” EU rules — and not everyone in Brussels is thrilled.
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UK, US snub Paris AI summit statement
Trump administration officials had expressed reservations over language calling for “inclusive and sustainable” AI.
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