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Countries want the EU executive to embrace initiatives like so-called return hubs: facilities outside the EU where migrants can be deported to.
EU abandons bid to force everyone to drive electric cars ⊖
In a major climbdown, the European Commission confirmed carmakers will no longer be forced to sell only zero-emissions vehicles.
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students ⊕
The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.
Washington threatens European groups over EU’s treatment of US tech giants ⊖
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French and German companies warned their access to the American market could be disrupted
Eastern flank countries push to salvage EU’s anti-Russia defense projects ⊕
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Plans for an Eastern Flank Watch and European Drone Defence Initiative are facing opposition from countries including France, Germany and Hungary.
EU unveils first-ever plan to combat housing crisis, rein in short-term rentals ⊖
The Commission's first-ever Affordable Housing Plan also frees up public cash and slashes red tape to build new houses.
EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 ○
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
EU Parliament could put Mercosur on ice until 2028 ⊕
Some MEPs want the top EU court to review the Latin American trade deal — a process that could take 18-24 months.
Green groups decry EU ‘betrayal’ after vote to reduce oversight of firms ⊕
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Social and environmental reporting to be required of fewer companies after EPP aligns with far right to achieve goals
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Fewer companies operating in Europe will be made to ca…
EU to water down landmark ban on new petrol and diesel cars ⊖⊖
Move lets 10% of cars escape zero-emissions ban beyond 2035 after heavy pressure from car industry and some EU states
The EU has confirmed it will water down its landmark 2035 ban on the sale of new p…