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European allies start airlifting aid into Gaza France, Germany and Spain all confirm that deliveries have started

European allies start airlifting aid into Gaza

Portugal to start work on first high-speed rail line Latest from Euractiv

Portugal to start work on first high-speed rail line

Belgium can’t buy American F-35s and still join Europe’s FCAS fighter jet programme, says French aviation chief "If [Belgium] gives up the idea of buying F-35s, they'd be welcome," the CEO of Dassault Aviation, Eric Trappier, has said.

Belgium can’t buy American F-35s and still join Europe’s FCAS fighter jet programme, says French aviation chief

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📣 Stay in the loop on the next EU budget 💶

🎢 Our reporters are covering every twist and turn, LIVE, of what is set to be the most important budget in EU history.

🔖 Bookmark and keep this link open, as we report on von der Leyen's proposal, and initial reactions.

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LIVE: Countdown to the EU’s next seven-year budget Euractiv's newsroom dives deep into what's going on with the bloc's 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework – from agrifood to tech, from defence to the economy. 

LIVE: Countdown to the EU’s next seven-year budget

LIVE: Countdown to the EU's next seven-year budget - Euractiv Euractiv's newsroom dives deep into what's going on with the bloc's 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework – from agrifood to tech, from defence to the economy.

Who else is excited for B-Day?

We are running a live blog as the EU unveils its plans for its new 7-year budget 🤓

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EXCLUSIVE: Brussels proposes ‘single fund’ CAP but preserves farmers’ direct support EU plans CAP reform into a single fund, dropping rural development but keeping direct support for farmers.

EXCLUSIVE: Brussels proposes ‘single fund’ CAP but preserves farmers’ direct support

EU's top tech official to remain in post until September 2026 - Euractiv Roberto Viola will stay on atop the EU Commission's DG CNECT, despite hitting retirement age this year.

Roberto Viola will remain at the helm of the European Commission's tech department until September 2026, despite reaching retirement age this year.

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DK 🇩🇰will take the lead in negotiations at the Council, all while facing disputes with EU neighbours (UK🇬🇧, Norway🇳🇴...) and navigating sustainability challenges at home.

👉To tax or not to tax, that is the question 🤔
👉 Never ending fight over bottom trawling 🐟

Von der Leyen no-confidence vote set for Strasbourg next week - Euractiv A debate will take place on Monday before a vote on Thursday, Roberta Metsola told top MEPs today.

🚨 Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament next Thursday, after a far-right Romanian MEP's motion passed procedural checks.

Parliament will debate the move on Monday, with a vote set for Thursday, Metsola told group leaders.

Money for nothing: Commission pours millions into struggling EU media The EU's generous subsidies come with little oversight and risk skewing the media market for independent players

Money for nothing: Commission pours millions into struggling EU media

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Confessions of a Huawei lobbyist Documents seen by Euractiv expose key claims in one of the most significant EU corruption probes ever.

Confessions of a Huawei lobbyist

The Brief – Elon’s next blow up with Brussels The rules aim to set the global benchmark for regulating rocket launches. But they are on a collision course with the major international companies – such as SpaceX – that already are capitalising on the space economy.

The Brief – Elon’s next blow up with Brussels

Germany, Britain close in on summer signing for landmark ‘triangle’ treaty   Talks on the historic treaty had long been on ice but may now be completed as early as next month, Euractiv has learned.

Germany, Britain close in on summer signing for landmark ‘triangle’ treaty  

A coalition of EU countries (including food heavyweights 🇫🇷,🇪🇸, 🇮🇹) will renew their push to ban the use of “traditional” meat names for plant-based products 🌱👇🏼

Berlin says poor countries must reform to get EU funds The move is likely to inflame tensions between Germany and countries in the EU's South and East.

Berlin says poor countries must reform to get EU funds

EU needs ‘crucial’ spy-satellite network, defence chief tells European Space Agency Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius wants to work with others on a spending plan.

EU needs ‘crucial’ spy-satellite network, defence chief tells European Space Agency

“Several sites in the European Alps are under active observation as a potential instability is possible,” Michael Huss, visiting scientist at WSL told Euractiv.

EXCLUSIVE: EU countries to slam Hungary over Pride clampdown EU countries will join MEPs in urging the Commission to step up over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws, according to a draft declaration seen by Euractiv.

EXCLUSIVE: EU countries to slam Hungary over Pride clampdown: EU countries will join MEPs in urging the Commission to step up over Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws, according to a draft declaration seen by Euractiv.

EXCLUSIVE: EU commissioners asked to skip Budapest Pride over fears of Orbán backlash Defying a ban, organisers plan to go ahead with Budapest Pride in June.

EXCLUSIVE: EU commissioners asked to skip Budapest Pride over fears of Orbán backlash: Defying a ban, organisers plan to go ahead with Budapest Pride in June.

‼️ scoop for Euractiv

Commission let tech firms water down key AI Act text, NGOs claim - Euractiv The allegations come at a critical juncture in the EU's development of its AI rulebook.

Tech companies were granted privileged access to drafters of the EU's GPAI Code of Practice, leading to reduced copyright and discrimination risk requirements, @corporateeurope.bsky.social and @lobbycontrol.bsky.social alleged in an investigation published today.

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EU picks German military man from within for top defence agency job Denk's appointment breaks with the tradition of diplomats and politicians heading the agency.

EU picks German military man from within for top defence agency job

It wouldn't surprise me at all if that happens, and soon!

Still showing for me Noah.

EXCLUSIVE: European Space Agency eyes defence in big budget boost - Euractiv The European Space Agency hopes to raise billions for plans including a military-grade reconnaissance satellite network.

The European Space Agency is drawing up plans for a military-grade reconnaissance satellite network with the EU as part of a record €21 billion budget spend

EXCLUSIVE: European Space Agency eyes defence in big budget boost The European Space Agency hopes to raise billions for plans including a military-grade reconnaissance satellite network.

EXCLUSIVE: European Space Agency eyes defence in big budget boost

EXCLUSIVE: EU to propose seven ‘safe countries’ for migrant returns The list includes Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

EXCLUSIVE: EU to propose seven ‘safe countries’ for migrant returns