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MEPs urge the Commission to propose a Chips Act 2.0
Est. 2minThe MEPs fear Europe could fall behind in the global chips race.
‘A pleasant surprise’: German manufacturers boost production ahead of fresh Trump tariffs
Est. 3minThe uptick "might be linked to the import boom from the US, where companies are snapping up goods from abroad to get ahead of looming tariffs", one analyst said.
EU Industry Under The [omni]Bus: Urging Co-legislators To Save It
Est. 6minIndustry in Europe was utterly stunned by the Commission’s intention to abruptly withdraw the regulation on standard essential patents. More than 60 companies and associations call on co-legislators to advance it, not withdraw. Businesses have long begged for a regulatory solution to the currently inconsistent opaque framework that’s prone to abuse by powerful patent owners coming mostly from overseas.
Europe sees third straight year rise in childhood tuberculosis cases
Est. 2minThe world’s deadliest infectious disease is also developing multi-drug resistance, said the ECDC.
US intensifies Greenland charm offensive with prominent visit
Est. 9minIn today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Salvini–Vance call shaking Italy’s government, the Czech president saying Czech troops should join a future peace mission in Ukraine, and so much more.
A thousand ungrateful lobbyists, Knafo report overhaul, Eutelsat
Est. 12minAnd Commission guidelines on use of in-game currencies in video games.
Visa waiver delay linked to US migration review, says Romanian minister
Est. 2minInterior minister emphasised that the review is not specific to Romania but is related to the overall assessment of US migration programmes.
Bulgaria establishes network of state-owned shops offering lower prices
Est. 2minA trading company controlled by the ministry of agriculture with an initial capital of €5 million will be created.
Europe urged to fill US mRNA tech gap
Est. 4minRecent US retreat in mRNA vaccines and therapies could open the door for Europe in its upcoming Biotech Act.
Parliament pitches €21 billion for EU and Ukraine defence industry boost programme
Est. 4minThat is a much higher budget compared to the Commision's €1.5 bilion proposal.
EU urged to ensure imported renewable gases count in biofuels database
Est. 2minThe EU database for biofuels should not prevent crucial imports from being used to comply with renewable energy targets, they argue.
US ramps up Greenland charm offensive with high-profile visit
Est. 2minThe timing is especially politically sensitive, with Greenland set to hold local elections on 1 April and coalitions talks are underway.
The Chattering Classes: Annalena’s Baer-faced cheek; A Croatian’s fat EU pension; A Politico fight over Gaza
Est. 8minEuractiv’s new weekly newsletter on politics, lobbying, and the media.
EU countries consider relaxing 90% gas storage target before winter
Est. 3minUnderground gas storage could be filled just 85% under certain conditions, making EU countries more vulnerable to cold snaps or supply disruptions next winter.
EPP, SD, Renew table 309 changes to controversial EU tech sovereignty report
Est. 6minEuractiv went through all the amendments, so you don't have to.
Germany clears €3 billion military aid for Ukraine
Est. 2minThe Finance Ministry also plans to authorise commitments of €8.2 billion for the years 2026 to 2029, bringing the total to more than €11 billion.
Peace through strength or war through weakness?
Est. 8minDespite the EU's claims of "strength" at yesterday's Council summit, its decision to delay retaliation against US tariffs exposes its fundamental weakness - and leaves it vulnerable to a two-front trade war with China.
MEPs vow to stick to proposed CBAM deregulation
Est. 2minThe three groups at the Parliament's centre will not "propose any other changes" beyond what the European Commission has set out.
Pharma industry wants streamlined EU medical device rules
Est. 2minTo avoid overlaps, the industry is calling for aligning MDR/IVDR with the EU's digital frameworks, pharmaceutical regulations, and clinical trial regulations.
Health is a strategic investment in human capital, not a cost, argues new report
Est. 8minNon-communicable diseases are costing the EU billions of euros annually. Increasing investment in detection, diagnosis, and treatment could save cash.
Germany’s latest hospital reform hangs over coalition talks
Est. 4minThe CDU's election manifesto states that the party will "correct the mistakes of the hospital reform" passed under the previous SPD-led government.
German debt package clears final hurdle
Est. 2minThe new fiscal headroom gives Merz’s future coalition space to future-proof Germany’s defence architecture.
Agroforestry needs fairer, clearer policies, and more funding, warn farmers
Est. 5minRecent studies report farmers see the potential of agroforestry systems being undermined by unfair, poorly compensated climate and biodiversity rules.
European competitiveness depends on shape of our energy markets, says Polish minister
Est. 5minWojciech Wrochna, Poland’s secretary of state of energy infrastructure, warned at a Brussels competitiveness and security summit that energy cannot take a back seat as the EU focus shifts to new priorities.