The European Chemicals Agency is calling for an EU-wide restriction on the use of lead in ammunition. A new study has revealed that only a limited number of ranges in the EU meet the proposed derogation conditions. Moreover, the agency has underestimated the costs of upgrading shooting ranges to meet the conditions of the derogation by €4-5 billion.

Experts say classifying technologies according to their civilian or dual use lacks sense, as the border between military and civilian use is blurry.

On 17 September in Strasbourg, Euractiv had the opportunity to bring together MEPs, APAs, and our newsroom to connect and share ideas on the priorities for the new European Parliament cycle.

Since taking office in 2022 Meloni has pursued a highly conservative social agenda, looking to promote what she sees as traditional family values.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Portuguese prime minister condemning Israel's use of 'excessive force' in Gaza, Poland's PiS opposing Tusk's new migration strategy, and so much more. 

Referring to the Greek far right he hinted that those “who supposedly want the good of Greece and want to solve the migration issue” cannot be affiliated with Orbán.

EU side had initially wanted Gulf partners to sign up to stronger language on Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

EU leaders are also expected to discuss the EU's €35 billion loan to Ukraine and "winterisation efforts".

The company will also facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to conflict zones.

The decision to bar Israeli firms is the latest incident in a row fuelled by the Macron government's unease over Israel's conduct in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

After Duda’s speech, PiS lawmakers said “Tusk has his own coalition.”

The decision comes after the ICJ raised concerns over genocide in Gaza.

The varying transposition laws and timelines mean harmonisation is still a long way off.

He also condemned attacks in Lebanon and the injuring of blue helmets.

Spain should move at the same pace as Europe, Gamarra said.

Meloni called it a courageous approach that embodies EU spirit.

Pojar said Israel is not targeting civilians on purpose.

Lebanese officials denounced the incident, which also wounded more than 50 people in Nabatieh, a provincial capital, saying it was proof that Israel's campaign against the Hezbollah armed group was now shifting to target the Lebanese state.

Unofficially, Bulgaria admits Greece receives more water from the Arda and Mesta rivers than agreed.

Join host Giada Santana and senior editor Sarantis Michalopoulos as they dive into the heated discussion on return hubs, bilateral agreements, and the policies that could redefine the future of EU migration.