NGO
EU Commission’s NGO contracts: Parliament working group launched
All political groups to the left of the EPP are boycotting the working group that has been set up to investigate contracts for operating grants between the Commission and NGOs. The final report could be rejected by the plenary.
By Markus Grabitz
Europe.Table
For a strong cyber union: the new CSA must be simpler, clearer and more effective
Europe is at a critical juncture: The EU wants to amend the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) — this is essential because Europe’s cybersecurity architecture is in danger of collapsing under its own regulatory weight.
By Norbert Pohlmann
Connectivity
Global Gateway: The EU is courting the Indo-Pacific – and falling behind in Southeast Asia
The EU wants to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific states with a forum in Brussels. However, according to a recent study, the flagship Global Gateway initiative is hardly having any effect in the key region of South East Asia.
By Amelie Richter
Omnibus law
Omnibus package on AI and data: Commission rewrites data regulations
The EU Commission has announced a Digital Package with two omnibus proposals to reduce bureaucracy and simplify regulations. While business associations welcome the simplifications, consumer advocates warn of a data protection rollback.
By Corinna Visser
EUDR
EUDR: More forest protection, fewer fairy tales
The WWF responds to the position of the Association of German Forest Owners (AGDW) on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) from last week. The argument that it would create a “bureaucratic monster” is absurd, it says.
By Johannes Zahnen
European defense
How Andrius Kubilius wants to realize a military Schengen
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is presenting his package for a military Schengen area today. The proposal provides for simplified approval procedures, digitalization and a mechanism for rapid deployment of troops in times of crisis.
By Stephan Israel
Trade policy
Ferroalloys: EU approves protective measures for steel supply industry
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Digital sovereignty
Sovereignty: Macron and Merz plan “Europes digital comeback”
Germany and France want to move forward together to promote Europe’s digital sovereignty. However, they do not agree on everything.
By Corinna Visser
Russland
Shadow fleet: France urges Germany to take tougher action
France is campaigning for a European coalition against the Russian shadow fleet. Germany in particular should take stronger action against suspicious ships. The topic could soon be on the agenda of the National Security Council.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
MFR
MFF: Dispute over autonomy of agricultural policy enters next round in Council
In the General Affairs Council on Monday, member states with significant agricultural interests took up demands by the EU Parliament to reinforce the CAP budget in the MFF. The Danish Council Presidency wants to make progress by December.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann and Julia Dahm
Europe (English)
Table of Contents - Edition 1075 from November 21st, 2025
- EU Commission’s NGO contracts: Parliament working group launched
- US-Russian peace plan: How Kyiv and Brussels react to the reports
- European Business Wallet: What’s inside the digital wallet for companies
- DSA: Supervisory authorities define new priorities
- Power grid: Energy Commissioner wants centralized EU planning
- Finance: Commission proposes SFDR simplifications
- Pension package: Consumer advocates criticize Commission’s approach
- Sudan: EU sanctions militia leader
- Must Reads: Europe needs a space strategy
- Time.Table: G20 Summit in South Africa
- Documents: New working program and first risk report of the DSA Board
- Heads: Caspary confirmed in hearing for European Court of Auditors
- Opinion: A successful digital euro needs the banking industry
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