‘Fatal decision’: EU slammed for caving to US pressure on digital rules
Critics warn the EU risks losing control of its tech laws due to U.S. pressure.
POLITICO Europe••1 min
Europe News
April 2, 2026
European Union: EU allows pollution permits to pile up in bid to placate industry
A Wednesday plan addresses the Market Stability Reserve. The mechanism adjusts free pollution permits to stabilize carbon prices.
EUobserver••1 min
European Union: Europe needs fossil fuel limits now
Danish energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen failed to persuade EU ministers. He wanted them to cut fuel use, not subsidize consumption, amid shortages.
EUobserver••1 min
EU braces for Covid-style economic shock
EU's energy crisis response sparks COVID-19 flashbacks, Brussels Playbook podcast says. Gerardo Fortuna also shares an update.
Politico Brussels••2 min
EU to deliver €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for support to Ukraine
EU gets €1.4 billion from interest on frozen Russian Central Bank assets, the European Commission announced yesterday.
European Commission Press Release••1 min
EU cohesion in the Creuse by numbers
European funds help small and medium businesses expand, says Renaud Lefort. EU support is vital for some rural projects to exist.
France 24 Europe••2 min
Portugal to be part of the creation of the special court for war crimes in Ukraine
Portugal will join the effort to establish a war crimes court for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said.
The Portugal News••1 min
Szijjártó told Russia’s deputy minister he’d removed 72 entities from EU sanctions — then asked Moscow to write his arguments for removing more
Leaked transcripts reveal Hungary sought Kremlin justifications for EU lobbying, beyond delisting oligarchs at Russia's request.
Euromaidan Press••2 min
European Union: Europe's Patriots Uniting
European right-wing parties are uniting. They oppose ending EU unanimous decisions and the politicization of rule of law.
European Conservative••1 min
Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld
Greek court convicts four in Predatorgate scandal, linked to spyware. They received sentences totaling 126 years, 8 months for unlawful surveillance.
European Digital Rights••1 min
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