A desire to increase support to Ukraine was one of the reasons Germany's centre-left Chancellor gave for sacking his fiscally-conservative finance minister, but now he's backpedalling.

The post Zeitenflipflop: Why Olaf Scholz got weak-kneed on Ukraine (again) appeared first on Euractiv.

In this episode, host Giada Santana interviews the Polish number 3 in the EU affairs ministry Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

The post Unpacking the Polish EU presidency with diplomat Sobkowiak-Czarnecka appeared first on Euractiv.

According to a new Dealroom report, Germany, the UK and France dominated the investments, capturing 87 per cent of the total funding.

The post Europe’s defence tech landscape reshaping with new era of venture capital investment appeared first on Euractiv.

A lack of hospital and pharmaceutical reforms means 'Bulgarians will get the same healthcare while paying 16.5% more,' says former health minister.

The post Sofia criticized for lack of reforms in healthcare despite record budget appeared first on Euractiv.

Delayed diagnosis causes a significant disadvantage for Hungarian patients adding cost and complexity to the already stretched healthcare system.

The post Hungarian multiple myeloma patients facing serious delays in plasma cancer diagnosis appeared first on Euractiv.

His limited concessions during his address to the National Assembly have not been enough to strike an agreement.

The post French PM struggles to win socialist support for no-censure pact appeared first on Euractiv.

The coalition agreement still needs to be ratified by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties for the government to take office on 22 January.

The post Irish centre-right parties agree coalition government with independents appeared first on Euractiv.

The secret to von der Leyen’s longevity is her special relationship with the truth – which is to say, it’s a fluid one.

The post The Brief – Ursula’s truth  appeared first on Euractiv.

The most recent EU-China summit in December 2023 was overshadowed by similar trade tensions.

The post EU, China to hold anniversary summit despite tensions appeared first on Euractiv.

Rather than a path to sustainability, CSRD implementation is perceived as a burden on business.

The post German business renews call to review EU sustainability reporting rules appeared first on Euractiv.

Price spikes are triggering calls from some politicians to stop power flowing to their more needy neighbours, but Van der Straeten says Europe should instead double down on interconnections.

The post Belgian energy minister call for connection, not cuts to Europe’s power grid appeared first on Euractiv.

Mitsotakis suggests that individual EU countries should have the discretion to choose their own climate targets.

The post Greek PM calls on von der Leyen to roll back climate measures appeared first on Euractiv.

A union with far-right ties is proposing tighter controls on agri-food products entering France.

The post French farming union elections turn into referendum on trade appeared first on Euractiv.

The paper will not be published until after February's German elections.

The post EU set to miss ‘first 100 days’ deadline for defence plan appeared first on Euractiv.

Applicants who are in debt, have a criminal record or are considered a security threat could have to wait longer for Swedish citizenship.

The post Sweden puts more obstacles on path to citizenship appeared first on Euractiv.

Morawiecki will succeed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as president of the European party.

The post Former Polish leader Morawiecki elected ECR party president appeared first on Euractiv.

"We do not see the need to apologise," chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Tuesday.

The post EU Commission refuses to apologise for concealing von der Leyen hospitalisation appeared first on Euractiv.

In addition to face-to-face lobbying, main tactics include funding impact assessments and targeting MEPs.

The post Intense lobbying over EU plans to limit ‘forever chemicals’ appeared first on Euractiv.

Trade union fears the “end of the steel industry in Germany.”

The post German chancellor hopeful under fire for controversial take on steel industry’s future appeared first on Euractiv.

These measures could significantly impact their industrial-style cider, often just 15% juice.

The post EU cider definition becomes ‘apple of discord’ for Nordic countries appeared first on Euractiv.