Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2027 in the Baltic Sea

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Aug 2026 Today, the Commission adopted its proposal for the 2027 fishing opportunities for th…

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The UK assisted dying bill is coming back. Its Labour champion is looking to Australia for inspiration

Lauren Edwards’ campaign is trying to restart a stalled process to legalized assisted dying in England and Wales — and she's taking cues fro…

US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor

Nathan Cofnas was suspended from Ghent University in Belgium pending an investigation following the death of Jason Arday.

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China slams EU foreign subsidies rules, links them to trade talks

Beijing’s broadside against the Foreign Subsidies Regulation puts pressure on the recently relaunched trade dialogue.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1960 of 20 August 2026 amending for the 359th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1282 of 12 June 2026 amending and correcting Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the data to be monitored, reported and published

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union

Council Decision (EU) 2026/1953 of 10 July 2026 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union

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Warum sich der Glaube an das Land lohnt – mit Justus Geilhufe

Zwischen globalen Krisen und wirtschaftlichen Sorgen fühlen sich viele Menschen überfordert, obwohl sie ihr persönliches Leben oft positiv b…

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Week Ender archives: Is China the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit?

The Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast is still away on holiday — but don’t worry, we will be back next week.    In th…

Republicans take aim at News Bargaining Incentive

ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY THE VIBE IS: Relief. What’s on the menu at the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge? The end of the sitting session has …

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France’s big climate problem: The budget crunch

Historic heat is forcing the French government to rethink its spending plans.

Trump says he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Trump did …

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/971 of 4 May 2026 supplementing Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards on access to regulated information at Union level and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1437

Notice concerning the date of entry into force of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union [2026/1952]

Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1947 of 21 April 2026 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Djibouti on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Republic of Djibouti in the framework of the European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES)

TRANSLATION Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Djibouti on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Republic of Djibouti in the framework of the European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES)

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Snakes on a campaign! When animals attack politicians

A French MEP revealed she was bitten by a snake. She's not the only politician to be pricked by a creature.

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Climate change is cooking Europe’s oceans, scientists find

Global warming is the main driver of this year's marine heat waves, with knock-on effects for ecosystems and extreme weather.

‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran

As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb f…

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Der Preis von Europas China-Abhängigkeit – mit Janka Oertel

Chinas Exporte treffen die deutsche Kernindustrie in nie da gewesener Härte und Geschwindigkeit. Weil massiv Arbeitsplätze wackeln, sucht Eu…

The island, the letters, the loos

Welcome to Day 2 of Canberra Playbook ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY LETTERS AND LEVERAGE: Labor and the Coalition are poised to reach a de…

Daily News 17 / 08 / 2026

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 Aug 2026 Commission adopts guidance on fiscal flexibility for energy security measures The Europ…

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Germany rethinks law protecting politicians from insults

Criminal investigations of people who have referred to Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz” have prompted calls for reform across the polit…