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EURACTIV is a standalone media network that operates across Europe, focusing on matters related to the European Union. We provide unbiased insights into the EU's policy-making processes, presenting the relevant issues clearly and impartially. Our coverage is organized into eight key areas: Agrifood, Economy, Energy & Environment, Global Europe, Health, Politics, Technology, and Transport. In addition to our news articles, we host a robust events program that connects important stakeholders involved in European policy discussions, fostering meaningful conversations and debates.

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EXCLUSIVE: European Space Agency eyes defence in big budget boost

4 weeks ago | euractiv.com | Joshua Posaner

WARSAW – 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, the agency’s director-general, Josef Aschbacher, has told Euractiv. War in Ukraine and geopolitical strife with the United States have blasted away any reluctance to talk about defence investment at ESA, prompting Aschbacher to discuss the spending plans at a meeting of EU officials in Warsaw on Tuesday.
EU rejects overhauling agrifood and tech rules to avoid Trump tariffs

4 weeks ago | euractiv.com | Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro

Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro and Thomas Moller-Nielsen Euractiv Apr 15, 2025 14:32 2 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. BRUSSELS – The European Commission on Tuesday ruled out weakening its agrifood and digital services laws to avoid Trump’s tariffs on EU goods, but said it remained open to removing other “non-tariff barriers” to transatlantic trade.
Donald Trump’s alliance in Europe is expanding

4 weeks ago | euractiv.com | Sarantis Michalopoulos

Athens - Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, an influential figure in Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ centre-right government, described as “amazing” US President Donald Trump’s return to the White and justified his decision to impose tariffs worldwide.
EU kicks off review of nuclear energy investment needs

4 weeks ago | euractiv.com | Stefano Porciello

Stefano Porciello Euractiv Apr 15, 2025 12:20 2 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A broad European review of nuclear energy investment needs is officially underway after the European Commission opened a four-week call for evidence with plans to adopt a final document in the second quarter.
Swedish Left urges new leader of opposition ally to clarify stance

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Charles Szumski

Charles Szumski Euractiv.com Apr 15, 2025 06:47 1 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Centre Party's nomination of Anna-Karin Hatt as its new leader could reshape Sweden's opposition dynamics - but only if she adopts a clear political stance, the leader of the opposition Left Party, Nooshi Dadgostar, has warned.
Allies cheer over Germany’s Taurus announcement as Russia labels Merz a ‘Nazi’

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Nick Alipour

BERLIN – Allies have reacted with praise after Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, said that he will greenlight the controversial delivery of German long-range missiles to Ukraine. The delivery of Taurus KEPD-350 missiles has long been a bone of contention in Germany, as the incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, had previously blocked its delivery, arguing that it would drag Germany into Russia’s war in Ukraine if used against Russian targets.
'Significant effort' needed to avoid Trump tariffs, says EU trade chief

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Thomas Moller-Nielsen

A trade deal aimed at avoiding Donald Trump’s tariffs on European exports will require a "significant effort" from both the EU and the US, the European Commission's trade chief said on Monday after meeting with American officials in Washington. Maroš Šefčovič said that Brussels remains committed to a “mutual solution” to address the US president’s “unjustified tariffs”, which have plunged the world economy into turmoil and stoked fears of a global recession.
Against US digital 'predators,' France digital minister calls for a European 'pack hunt'

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Théophane Hartmann

Théophane Hartmann Euractiv Apr 15, 2025 06:20 3 min. read News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Kazakhstan advances nuclear ambitions, four firms in race for first plant construction

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Brian Maguire

Kazakhstan has shortlisted four vendors for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. The agreements and contracts for the project will be signed this year. Authorities have completed the dialogue process, which included Russia’s state atomic energy corporation Rosatom, South Korea’s Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), France’s EDF, and China’s National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
The Brief – ‘Bearly’ legal in Slovakia - Euractiv

1 month ago | euractiv.com | Matthew Karnitschnig

Health Policy Conference – 20 May 2025Euractiv’s 2025 Health Policy Conference takes place on 20 May, focusing on investment and innovation in EU healthcare. Be part of the conversation – and explore opportunities to support and shape the debate. Find out more-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Slovakia’s Robert Fico is at it again.