Labour’s flagship ‘one in, one out’ migrant returns deal with France to end in October, report claims The pilot scheme sees Channel migrants returned to France in exchange for other asylum seekers The Independent UK · Jun 23
Skoda Auto and its Mumbai dealer ordered to pay Rs 3.25 lakh compensation after 58 days repair delay on five-month-old car A Mumbai lawyer's brand-new Skoda Superb refused to start just five months after purchase. The car spent 58 days at the service centre while the dealer waited for imported spare parts from Skoda Auto India. Despite emails, complaints to Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, and a decade-long legal battle, the Maharashtra State… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades. Euronews · Jun 23
Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union The Independent UK · Jun 23
Newsletter: Brexit at 10 — the divorce that still defines Britain Also in this newsletter: What happens now to the upcoming EU-UK Summit, who pays for Europe's return hubs, and a Commissioner's travel plans finally revealed. Euronews · Jun 23
Pay transparency: Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn? Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country? Euronews · Jun 23
Stop Killing Games says 'the fight goes on' after European Commission rejects proposed rule changes: 'We're much more than just this single petition' The outcome is disappointing but not terribly surprising. PC Gamer · Jun 22
Corruption: Belgian judiciary issues arrest warrant for former EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos The investigation centres on allegations that foreign governments sought to influence decision-making in the European Parliament through payments and gifts to current and former lawmakers. Euronews · Jun 22
Israel FM urges EU dialogue, rejects ‘dictated’ positions after Kallas row A blistering row between Israel and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar making what appears to be a reference to a highly-publicised clash on Monday alongside a senior EU official visiting the country. Euronews · Jun 22
EU's phase-out of China-made inverters gets a reality check As the EU plans to ban Chinese power inverters from EU-funded projects over cybersecurity fears, industry and investors are warning that European supply can't yet replace Chinese suppliers any time soon. Euronews · Jun 22
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin? 8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting an early submission by January 2027 and potential salary hikes from April. Despite a November 2025 formation and an 18-month deadline ending May 2027, the commission's swift pace, aided by online processes,… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to lay-out how he will vacate Number 10 Downing Street; plus, the EU-Moldova summit gets underway in the Belgian capital. Euronews · Jun 22
French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, said he would like to "put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations and no longer the other way around". Euronews · Jun 20
EU Commission to develop diversification instrument, von der Leyen says The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU's "unsustainable" trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders. Euronews · Jun 19
Euronews · Jun 19 Von der Leyen told EU leaders it's right time to consider a mandate for talks with Russia European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa's controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback.
Euronews · Jun 18 EU-backed green bonds risk financing Chinese clean tech in third countries The EU has launched a €15-20bn green investment fund to boost sustainable projects, but a good share of the money is set to go towards buying Chinese clean technologies – including the same high-risk power inverters Brussels is trying to phase out.
Destructoid · Jun 17 The EU commission punts on Stop Killing Games but it seems they can’t stop the movement even if they tried A hurdle, sure, but not an insurmountable one.
Euronews · Jun 17 Drug monopoly extension splits EU ministers in Biotech Act debate EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible.
Euronews · Jun 17 Portugal urges EU rethink on carbon market cuts for industry Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation.
GamesRadar · Jun 16 EU rules against Stop Killing Games, but after 2 years of campaigning founder insists change is coming: "Our position almost seems too good to be true" The EU Commission "is no longer the deciding factor"
Euronews · Jun 16 EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026.
The Conversation · Jun 16 Europe wants to limit its reliance on foreign tech – but funding is limited and the proposed rules are weak Europe is taking decisive steps to strengthen its control over the technology that underpins its societies. It is concerned about the digital infrastructure that sits behind everything from energy grids and water supplies to public transport, healthcare and the apps in people’s phones.
Euronews · Jun 16 MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats The agreement removes EU tariffs on US goods while accepting a 15 percent levy in the other direction.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 8th Pay Commission latest news: Has the deadline to submit the 8th CPC memorandum been extended? Check details The 8th Pay Commission's deadline for submitting memorandums remains June 15, 2026. No further extensions will be granted. The commission is actively holding meetings with stakeholders in cities like Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata. These discussions are crucial for preparing the commission's report on pay, pensions, and working conditions for central…
AAP · Jun 15 Judge tosses lawsuit challenging civil rights agency's pullback on transgender workplace protections A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unlawfully refuses to enforce protections for transgender workers