
Facing Pushback, European Parliament Approves EU–Mercosur Safeguards
France forced a last-minute shift in Brussels under domestic pressure, preventing the agreement from derailing in its final stage.

France forced a last-minute shift in Brussels under domestic pressure, preventing the agreement from derailing in its final stage.

The FAFCE case reopens the debate on the use of EU funds as a tool for ideological control over civil society.

The theft accusations collapsed when it emerged the items in question weren’t even sold by the department store behind the claim.

A mooted end to long-term pipeline contracts—and its timetable—must still get final approval from the European Parliament and member states.

In an interview, Ribera also argued that Europe’s regulatory autonomy is at risk if the EPP-driven push for deregulation advances.

The Patriots for Europe said the vote marks a significant shift towards greater subsidiarity and restraint in Brussels.

The Brussels decision reflects growing pressure from businesses and trading partners to ease environmental regulation.

The six-month inquiry comes after revelations that hundreds of thousands in EU subsidies were channelled into campaigns shaping farming and nature laws.

Von der Leyen vows to accelerate plans to tap frozen Russian assets, while MEPs warn the EU is fuelling a war it refuses to help end.

MEPs are outraged that the EP is allowing the sale of so-called “Italian-style” products at its main headquarters.