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Europe

Environment

Social fairness key to success of the EU’s new ETS2 cap and trade system

The introduction of the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) for the road transport and buildings sectors will help spur Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels and technologies. Providing early financial support to...

6 March 2026 · 3 min read

Education

Italy Says …

College Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Social Affairs, Roxana Mînzatu, has replied to the latest parliamentary question from Irish MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú on the Commission’s conduct of a third infringement proceedings against Italy for discrimination...

4 March 2026 · 8 min read

Economy

EU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules

Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving toward a “Buy European” approach to public spending, aiming to...

26 February 2026 · 5 min read

Economy

EU Waters Down Supply-Chain Due-Diligence Rules

Member states narrow scope, delay deadlines, and drop climate-plan duty as business groups cheer and rights advocates warn of reduced accountability EU governments have signed off on a scaled-back version...

24 February 2026 · 3 min read

News

What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation

BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.” In that moment, most people ask, “Are they allowed to...

24 February 2026 · 5 min read