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🇪🇺🔔Politics reporter at @Euractiv.com
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‘An undisputed success’ EU countries sceptical of Commission’s strategic Erasmus-reform: “Most” countries stressed that education and personal development should be the main focus, according to a council report
‘An undisputed success’ EU countries sceptical of Commission’s strategic Erasmus-reform
“Most” countries stressed that education and personal development should be the main focus, according to a council report
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November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Double dipper: EPP chief Weber quietly pockets €28K annual raise on second salary
Double dipper: EPP chief Weber quietly pockets €28K annual raise on second salary
The German conservative's controversial pay package boosts his total yearly earnings to €330,000
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November 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A must read, from my star colleagues @eddywax.bsky.social and Thomas Moller-Nielsen
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has insisted it is up to national governments, not the European Commission, to negotiate the controversial “return hubs” in third countries proposed under his new returns package, pushing back against calls from capitals for Brussels to take the lead.
"It’s not the job of the Commission to negotiate return hubs", says EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner in sit-down interview with Euractiv.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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MEPs backed changes to EU deforestation rules, and to delay implementation until next year. The move comes as Brussels enters a period of heightened political tension over efforts to finalise the EU-Mercosur deal, which many see as a driver of Amazon deforestation.

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Far-right bloc in EU Parliament moves to delay, review anti-deforestation rules | Euractiv
The changes come as Brussels enters a period of heightened political tension over efforts to finalise the EU-Mercosur trade deal, which many see as a potential driver of Amazon deforestation
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November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Or how a panic-driven U-turn from the
@eppgroup.bsky.social exposed deep divisions in the EU Parliament over the #Mercosur deal
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🔦 EXCLUSIVE: The @ec.europa.eu wants to make approvals for most #pesticide active substances indefinite

⛔ Exceptions only for the most hazardous pesticides or those without alternatives

This is part of the food safety #simplification package, draft in my article

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EXCLUSIVE: Commission plans indefinite approval for most pesticide substances | Euractiv
The policy is part of the new food safety simplification package
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November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In today’s Rapporteur: an interview with Cyprus’ top EU official, the latest on the EU Council’s Justus Lipsius renovation saga, and more budget.. w/ @eddywax.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Belgian carbonara had Italian Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida SHOCKED

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Rome fumes over ‘Italian-style’ food sold in EU Parliament shop | Euractiv
Forget trilogues and treaty tweaks: the latest uproar shaking the European Parliament is about… carbonara
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November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The most island girl coded story I have ever written
Fancy fleeing Brussels’ bleak winter for a sun-soaked Mediterranean island? Thanks to the Cypriot Presidency, it just got easier. Direct flights will run from December to June - and diplomats are already praying they sells well enough to stick around.

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Cyprus secures direct flights to Brussels ahead of EU presidency | Euractiv
Travelling to Brussels from Cyprus via connecting flights is challenging and time-consuming, diplomats complain
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November 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen could be served a cold birthday surprise this week: losing control of her own capital. Rapporteur is out!
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Frederiksen’s vote trap | Euractiv
In today’s edition: Denmark’s Social Democrats face losing Copenhagen as Mette Frederiksen’s migration line alienates urban voters, EU ministers kick off talks on the €865bn budget amid fractures over...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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EU countries pour cold water on Parliament’s ‘budget win’
EU countries pour cold water on Parliament’s ‘budget win’
No promises have been made to implement MEPs' hard-won budget concessions, four EU diplomats told Euractiv
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November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Brussels liberals push for a softer EU returns plan
Brussels liberals push for a softer EU returns plan
Dutch liberal Azmani’s report tries to square fast-track returns with fundamental rights, softening the Commission’s hard-edge approach
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Who ombuds the ombudsman? Go read. Via @eddywax.bsky.social and @elisabraun.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: EU plans €1 billion Council rebuild 
EXCLUSIVE: EU plans €1 billion Council rebuild 
Ten-year project would see Justus Lipsius building re-open in 2036
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October 23, 2025 at 4:27 AM
A must-read story today! Via @elisabraun.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Brussels’ favourite senior EUDR reporter delivers again @sofiamazzanaro.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Belgium’s push for an EU-wide coordination on deporting irregular and criminal Afghan nationals has gained backing from 19 other EU countries, according to a letter obtained by Euractiv 👇
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Motion sickness... something von der Leyen and I might have in common: she faced two twin motions of censure in plenary, I just had it on my way back from Strasbourg. Analysis on the twin vote, deforestation, the new EU visa strategy and other scoops in today’s Rapporteur, w/ @eddywax.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
And another one from Stras..
October 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM