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Rapporteur (formerly Euractiv) is Europe's expert media organisation for policy and politics, headquartered in Brussels, reporting across Europe's capitals. Deeply reported journalism and trusted expertise for the people shaping Europe's future.

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dlvr.itEU countries edge closer to December deal on medical device overhaulThe revision aims to reduce the regulatory burden

dlvr.itGermany slams brakes on EU-Canada ‘associate member’ statementBerlin's objection puts the ball back in Ursula von der Leyen's court

dlvr.itUkraine urges E5 allies to provide 10% of their air defence missile stocksKyiv seeks immediate air-defence reinforcements and funding to scale up domestic drone manufacturing

dlvr.itUK, Poland deepen defence cooperation to deter RussiaThe two countries will notably share expertise on their respective frigate programmes

dlvr.itDanes ‘very sceptical’ over Putin callFinland and Norway under fire for going it alone with Kremlin contact

dlvr.itBUDGET BRIEF: CAP, Costa and UkraineCosta interview, Ukraine’s budget entanglement, ECF, aid and more

dlvr.itBrussels wants Europe ready for four degrees of warmingThe proposed law would require countries to plan for the worst-case scenario

dlvr.itAnimal welfare beyond borders: How should the EU regulate imports?In this Policy Triangle, we unpack the debate over whether imported animal products should be required to meet the same animal welfare standards as those produced in the EU.

dlvr.itPutin called by Finland and NorwayThe call with the Kremlin was 'frank and substantive'

dlvr.itFIREPOWER: Ukraine’s calendar confusionIn today's edition: E5, EU-Canada, military mobility

dlvr.itHARVEST: Two deals and an early checkIn today's edition: CAP, fisheries, grain

dlvr.itParis, Berlin join Eastern Europe in anti-carbon pricing crusadeFour EU heavyweights are among those pushing for an industry-friendly carbon pricing overhaul

dlvr.itPoorer Czechs nearly four times more likely to skip Covid vaccination [Partner Content]Czechia’s poorest adults were almost twice as likely to remain unvaccinated against Covid-19, a major study finds, pointing to access barriers rather than simple refusal

dlvr.itUS threatens to reignite Airbus-Boeing trade warWashington warns that a multi-billion European financing package for Airbus could jeopardise tariff truce

dlvr.itFIRST AID: Lithuania eyes pharma dependenceIn today's edition: tobacco, digital health, disinformation

dlvr.itClarity needed on EU’s regenerative agriculture policies, say farmers [Partner Content]Regenerative farming could help deliver the EU’s green goals, but farmers say uptake hinges on clear economic incentives, a workable definition and fewer rules, not more

dlvr.itVOLTAGE: Europe’s climate ‘risk reality’ reckoningIn today's edition: marine protection, energy cartels, Russian gas

dlvr.itFixing youth mental health in Europe means looking beyond healthcare [Partner Content]New WHO findings on childhood adversity, concerns about AI chatbots and the debate over social media restrictions highlight the need for a cross-sector approach to young people’s mental health

dlvr.itTHE HACK: Anthropic discloses ‘Brussels effect’ riskIn today's edition: Canada-IRIS², EU Inc, French riots

dlvr.itIsrael’s EU fork in the roadAlso, in Monday’s edition: a major climate policy shift

dlvr.itScale AI faces complaints over workplace surveillanceEU-based researchers say gig platform harvests workers' data without proper legal basis

dlvr.itEvery gene in the genome: How Europe can lead the shift from treating disease to preventing it [Promoted Content]Europe is at a crossroads. Scientific progress can help prevent disease, extend healthy lives and ease pressure on health systems. The challenge is turning discovery into patient benefit through prevention, earlier diagnosis, stronger research and coordinated action across healthcare.

dlvr.itSenior EPP members press von der Leyen for fisheries policy reformLawmakers want changes to the most controversial provisions

dlvr.itTurkey-Libya maritime deal will soon test EUThe EU might soon have to 'turn words into action' to defend a Greek power project

dlvr.itMassive ‘gap’ found in EU efforts to shield the seasBrussels has four years to double marine protected areas, auditors find

dlvr.itSerbia’s student victory raises hopes for European futureCan the movement turn its triumph into lasting change bringing Serbia closer to the EU?

dlvr.itEU, Canada to deepen defence cooperation ‘from Arctic to Black Sea’Ottawa and Bruxelles ready to assume 'greater responsibility for our shared security and defence'

dlvr.itLithuanian presidency to put pharma at heart of EU security pushEurope braces for a so-called 'China Shock 2.0'

dlvr.itFarm ministers seal deal on next agricultural policyCommission warns proposal risks sending cash to non-farmers

dlvr.itEU agrees 2027 Baltic fishing quotas without cutsThe highly polluted sea is slowly showing signs of recovery

dlvr.itE5 format gains traction in Europe’s security architectureThe five European powers reaffirm support for Ukraine and commit to stronger defence capabilities within NATO

dlvr.itEU looks to Canada to bolster Ukraine financingCanada's contributions for Kyiv will be 'welcome', draft joint statement says

dlvr.itVon der Leyen urged to tighten grip on EU’s powerful civil serviceIlze Juhansone, the European Commission's secretary-general, stands to become even more powerful

dlvr.itBrussels, meet BelgradeAlso, in tonight's edition: Austrian budget threats, Ukraine aid and energy policy

dlvr.itUkraine waiting on partners to advance anti-ballistic project FreyjaZelenskyy's comments suggest Fire Point has completed the interceptor missile for the system

dlvr.itEU countries delay controversial methane law negotiationsThe bloc has a tight timeline to approve a new proposal

dlvr.itSalvini’s anti-Ukraine pledge puts Meloni under pressureThe dispute comes as Italy’s right competes for votes ahead of next year’s election

dlvr.itItaly, Poland back von der Leyen’s joint EU energy purchasingWarsaw and Rome deepen their alliance, rejecting climate rules Brussels favours

dlvr.itGermany’s Helsing moves into air defenceThe German system is 'cost-effective' and relying on European supply chain, Helsing President said

dlvr.itEU eyes Canada joining Europe’s Starlink alternative, IRIS²Toronto wouldn't be first foreign participant in EU's secure satellite constellation

dlvr.itTobacco boss: ‘Why doesn’t Europe ban cigarettes?’The industry is pushing new tobacco products as a healthier alternative to cigarettes

dlvr.itCommission accepts Temu’s plan to curb illegal productsBut national regulators raised concerns over a lack of detail from ecommerce giant

dlvr.itAustria threatens to veto EU budgetVienna becomes first national capital to take the EU's 2028 to 2034 budget hostage

dlvr.itTrump Is Coming for the Deep Sea. Will Europe Stop Him? [Promoted Content]Washington is moving to license mining on a seabed that belongs to everyone. Europe's leaders must make clear now that they will not tolerate it, and that European companies must stay out - or face consequences.

dlvr.itTemu’s Europe partnerships help small businesses grow [Promoted Content]Temu works with European business associations, testing bodies, IP groups and consumer organisations to help sellers grow, digitalise and internationalise. This FAQ covers seller education, product testing, extended producer responsibility, and partnerships protecting brands and consumers.

dlvr.itPoland’s free drugs overhaul cuts costs, but industry warns of supply risks [Partner Content]New rules for Poland's free medicines scheme for seniors have brought the first reimbursement changes, with industry calling for predictable decisions and secure supplies

dlvr.itHARVEST: CAP crunch time in LuxembourgIn today's edition: Baltic quotas, fur farming, EU budget

dlvr.itFIRST AID: EU following down the US junk food pathIn today's edition: Shamonda virus, pharma independence, AI

dlvr.itVOLTAGE: Nature protection a ‘political priority’, says RoswallIn today's edition: Huawei, Arctic drilling, fast fashion

dlvr.itTHE HACK: MEPs finally head to Amazon warehousesIn today's edition: AI glasses, DSA riots, election deepfakes