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EU MEPs Face 400+ Tobacco Lobbying Calls in 2026, Brussels
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – Members of the European Parliament have disclosed over 400 official meetings with representatives of the tobacco and nicotine industry since the beginning…
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Marketa Gregorova: Message of solidarity with Iran women
Triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, who had flouted dress laws, the rising demands for freedom are being helped…
Mikuláš Peksa asks: Is the EU Too Soft on Orbán?
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Hungary's parliament recently approved two anti-corruption reforms to unlock funding from the European Union. The EU has…
Will Bulgaria and Romania end the 11-year Schengen purgatory?
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Schengen area is undoubtedly one of the EU's greatest achievements. Unrestricted travel benefits millions of…
The common charger is reducing hassle for consumers and curbing e-waste
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Smartphones and tablets, including the Apple iPhone and iPad, would have to use a USB-C charger…
European Parliament passes legislation introducing a universal charger
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Parliament adopted new rules Tuesday introducing a common charger for small electronic devices like smartphones…
European Parliament look ahead — deforestation, SOTEU, energy crisis, minimum wages, climate change
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs are back in full swing to discuss measures to limit deforestation and the ongoing…
Eradicating women’s poverty in Europe
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to address the inequalities women face, such as…
European Parliament look ahead — ReFuelEU Aviation, Ukraine in the EU, migration, food security
On Monday, the Transport Committee will vote on new rules, under the “Fit for 55”, to increase the use of…