EuractivThe Brief: Ursula von der Leyen’s annus horribilis ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 2025 could have been the year the six-year Commission president made her long-held ambition to make the EU a geopolitical powerhouse a reality
EuractivIn the end, Europe takes more than it is willing to make ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 As Europe’s leaders bicker and evade reality, they might reflect on the final words of the final song on the Beatles’ final album
EuractivScientists urge action over stalled global plastics treaty ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 The initial objective was to protect both human health and the environment from the effects of plastic pollution
EuractivEU countries narrowly back deal to ease rules on gene-edited crops ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 The agreement still has to survive a complex vote in the Parliament
EuractivPolice search offices of French Culture Minister Dati in corruption investigation ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 The searches come at a sensitive moment for Dati, who is running for mayor of Paris in next year’s election
EuractivFrench budget stumbles, dealing blow to embattled prime minister ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 France is under pressure to rein in its deficit and soaring debt, but efforts have been hampered by political deadlock
EuractivMAGA calls for US visa restrictions for EU digital enforcers ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 US attacks against the Digital Services Act (DSA) have sharply escalated since the Commission’s recent €120 million DSA fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X
EuractivWind power sector ends gloomy year on a high with successful Polish tender ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 Wind turbine operators will receive €115 per MWh and cover roughly a tenth of current demand
EuractivVOLTAGE: Ukraine, the Balkans to apply EU rules on stockpiling gas for winter ucofeurope / December 19, 2025 In today’s edition: Energy security, global heating, Arctic shipping, black carbon emissions
EuractivEU’s Ukraine loan hinges on Belgium’s demand for ‘uncapped’ financial guarantees ucofeurope / December 18, 2025 Leaders are chewing over a draft text at a late-night European Council summit