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Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ COP30 shows divided EU climate front
⭐ Europe’s democracy moment?
⭐ Commission kills financial sector due diligence

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/11/eu-f...
EU Friday - 21 November - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -COP30 shows divided EU climate front -Europe’s democracy moment? -Commission kills financial sector due diligence
www.bettereurope.eu
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ EPP gets away with deregulation dance
⭐ Can procurement still deliver a social and green ambition?
⭐ Digital euro: big ambitions, slow decisions

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/11/eu-f...
EU Friday - 14 November - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -EPP gets away with deregulation dance -Can procurement still deliver a social and green ambition? -Digital euro: big ambitions, slow decisions
www.bettereurope.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ Europe’s 2040 climate target: 5% credits, 0% credibility
⭐ Commission Democracy Package to the rescue for civil society
⭐ Big chocolate is actually fine with EU deforestation rules

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/11/eu-f...
EU Friday - 7 November - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Europe’s 2040 climate target: 5% credits, 0% credibility -Commission Democracy Package to the rescue for civil society -Big chocolate is actually fine with EU deforestation rules
www.bettereurope.eu
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ Deforestation law faces yet another delay
⭐ Digital euro moves ahead
⭐ Dutch abroad to decide on options for Jetten I government

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/10/eu-f...
EU Friday – 30 October - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Deforestation law faces yet another delay -Digital euro moves ahead -Dutch abroad to decide on options for Jetten I government
www.bettereurope.eu
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ No holidays for Omnibus negotiators
⭐ Socialists double down on affordable housing
⭐ COP30: big goals, bigger contradictions

www.bettereurope.eu?p=2091&previ...
EU Friday – 24 October - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -No holidays for Omnibus negotiators -Socialists double down on affordable housing -COP30: big goals, bigger contradictions
www.bettereurope.eu
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ 28th regime for workers or for companies?
⭐ EU summit might cause traffic jams
⭐ Forests burn, banks earn

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/10/eu-f...
EU Friday – 17 October - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -28h regime for workers or for companies? -EU summit might cause traffic jams -Forests burn, banks earn
www.bettereurope.eu
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ EPP uses far-right flirt to weaken sustainability rules
⭐ Ban on veggie burgers finally in sight
⭐ Further delay of deforestation rules imminent

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/10/eu-f...
EU Friday – 10 October - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -EPP uses far-right flirt to weaken sustainability rules -Ban on veggie burgers finally in sight -Further delay of deforestation rules imminent
www.bettereurope.eu
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ Click here for financial advice
⭐ Copenhagen deadlock
⭐ Parliament blocks the Deregulation Express

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/10/eu-friday-3-october/
EU Friday – 3 October - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Click here for financial advice -Copenhagen deadlock -Parliament blocks the Deregulation Express
www.bettereurope.eu
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ First Omnibus agreement, but not the last
⭐ Trade first, forests later
⭐ EU green voice fades at Climate Week

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/09/eu-f...
EU Friday – 26 September - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -First Omnibus agreement, but not the last -Trade first, forests later -EU green voice fades at Climate Week
www.bettereurope.eu
September 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:

⭐ Albania’s ambitious sprint to accession
⭐ Better Regulation – the Commission strikes back
⭐ Draghi takes centre stage

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/09/eu-f...
EU Friday - 19 September - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Albania’s ambitious sprint to accession -Better Regulation – the Commission strikes back -Draghi takes centre stage
www.bettereurope.eu
September 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐ State of the disunion
⭐ Public procurement: buy European, not sustainable
⭐ How geopolitics caught up on Super Mario

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/09/eu-f...
EU Friday - 12 September - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -State of the disunion -Public procurement: buy European, not sustainable -How geopolitics caught up on Super Mario
www.bettereurope.eu
September 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Hello, it’s time for our EU Friday update!

This week:
⭐Mercosur: cheap beef, expensive for the planet
⭐A slow ride on the Sustainability Omnibus
⭐Digital euro still not meant to replace cash

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/09/eu-f...
EU Friday - 5 September - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Mercosur: cheap beef, expensive for the planet -A slow ride on the Sustainability Omnibus -Digital euro still not meant to replace cash
www.bettereurope.eu
September 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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We're returning from our summer break with a brand-new EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ From the beach to the Berlaymont
⭐ Turbulent national politics ahead
⭐ Europe trades away sustainability laws

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/08/eu-f...
EU Friday - 29 July - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -From the beach to the Berlaymont -Turbulent national politics ahead -Europe trades away sustainability laws
www.bettereurope.eu
August 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Time for our last EU Friday before the summer break!

This week:
⭐ EU watchdog slaps Commission on the wrist
⭐ Money talks 2028-2034
⭐ Omnibus summer is here

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/07/eu-f...
EU Friday - 11 July - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Maybe coming soon: the European Investment Account -Climate sabotage as far right takes the wheel -Repasi’s big idea: making Europe easier for start-ups
www.bettereurope.eu
July 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Time for our EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ Maybe coming soon: the European Investment Account
⭐ Climate sabotage as far right takes the wheel
⭐ Repasi’s big idea: making Europe easier for start-ups

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/07/eu-f...
EU Friday - 11 July - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Maybe coming soon: the European Investment Account -Climate sabotage as far right takes the wheel -Repasi’s big idea: making Europe easier for start-ups
www.bettereurope.eu
July 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Time for our EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ Commission unveils loophole-filled 2040 climate target
⭐ No-confidence motion won’t stick to Teflon Ursula
⭐ No one likes the MFF

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/07/eu-f...
EU Friday - 4 July - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Commission unveils loophole-filled 2040 climate target -No-confidence motion won’t stick to Teflon Ursula -No one likes the MFF
www.bettereurope.eu
July 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Time for our EU Friday!

This week:

⭐ Cutting through red tape, or just cutting trees?
⭐ Fleet of omnibuses arrives in Copenhagen
⭐ EPP throws tantrum over Green Claims law

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/06/eu-f...
EU Friday - 27 June - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Cutting through red tape, or just cutting trees? -Fleet of omnibuses arrives in Copenhagen -EPP throws tantrum over Green Claims law
www.bettereurope.eu
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Sun’s out, EU Friday’s in!

This week:
⭐ Brussels puts its green money where its tanks are
⭐ The EPP can’t NGOs go
⭐ More securitisation, more bank loans

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/06/eu-f...
EU Friday - 20 June - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Brussels puts its green money where its tanks are -The EPP can’t NGOs go -More securitisation, more bank loans
www.bettereurope.eu
June 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
No escape from the heat today, but our EU Friday update is here!

This week:

⭐ Summit season kicks off
⭐ Can the EU protect our oceans?
⭐ Commission starts moving on Savings Union

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/06/eu-f...
EU Friday - 13 June - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Summit season kicks off -Can the EU protect our oceans? -Commission starts moving on Savings Union
www.bettereurope.eu
June 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
Time for our EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ The EU’s climate target: waiting for Godot?
⭐ Commission proposes business as usual for 2026 budget
⭐ Omnibus: simplification or deregulation
www.bettereurope.eu/2025/06/eu-f...
EU Friday - 6 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -The EU’s climate target: waiting for Godot? -Commission proposes business as usual for 2026 budget -Omnibus: simplification or deregulation
www.bettereurope.eu
June 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
bettereurope.bsky.social
No long weekend here –time for our EU Friday!

This week:

⭐ Ombudsman checks Omnibus blind spot
⭐ No holidays for MEPs this week
⭐ EU prepares to reshape green investment products

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/05/eu-f...
EU Friday - 30 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Ombudsman checks Omnibus blind spot -No holidays for MEPs this week -EU prepares to reshape green investment products
www.bettereurope.eu
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Hello, time for our EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ The EU’s new motto: Grow first, comply later
⭐ Macron and Merz team up to kill due diligence
⭐ No need to regulate mushroom experts

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/05/eu-f...
EU Friday - 23 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -The EU’s new motto: Grow first, comply later -Macron and Merz team up to kill due diligence -No need to regulate mushroom experts
www.bettereurope.eu
May 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Hello, time for our EU Friday!

This week:
⭐ Farmers get their own omnibus to 'simplify' agricultural policy
⭐ EU blacklist makes deforestation rules a toothless tiger
⭐ Ballot box Super Sunday

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/05/eu-f...
EU Friday - 16 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -Farmers get their own omnibus to 'simplify' agricultural policy -EU blacklist makes deforestation rules a toothless tiger -Ballot box Super Sunday
www.bettereurope.eu
May 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Hello,

Happy Europe day – time for our EU Friday!

This week:

⭐ When everything is urgent, nothing is
⭐ Hoekstra pushes 2040 climate target through storm
⭐ The NGO funding scandal that was not a scandal

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/05/eu-f...
EU Friday - 9 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
This week: -When everything is urgent, nothing is -Hoekstra pushes 2040 climate target through storm -The NGO funding scandal that was not a scandal
www.bettereurope.eu
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Hello! It is time for our EU Friday.

This week:
⭐ ECB VP: digital euro essential for EU autonomy
⭐ ReArm Europe – Show us the money
⭐ The EPP is leading Europe, says EPP

www.bettereurope.eu/2025/05/eu-f...
EU Friday - 2 May - Better Europe Public Affairs
-ECB VP: digital euro essential for EU autonomy -ReArm Europe – Show us the money -The EPP is leading Europe, says EPP
www.bettereurope.eu
May 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM