The Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA) is intended to facilitate the faster allowance of modernisation and decarbonisation efforts in the field of energy-intensive industries. That includes steelmaking, mining, chemical industry, or cement and paper production.

As EU-US tensions and rivalry with China intensify, Europe is turning its attention to another potential big trade partner — India. Negotiators expect to finalise a free trade agreement with the world’s fourth largest economy by the end of the year. But MEPs urge cautiousness,

🏃It was a full week in Strasbourg. The European Parliament held a series of key debates on Europe’s political direction. At centre stage, Ursula von der Leyen faced, and survived, two no-confidence votes. Sparking discussion, MEPs also backed an amendment banning terms like

The European Parliament has approved an expansion of the grounds allowing for the reintroduction of the visa requirement for entry into the Schengen area for certain third countries. Slovenian Socialist MEP Matjaž Nemec spoke with EU Perspectives about the matter. Full interview

EU Mission: Cancer is moving from coordination to delivery. As it reaches its halfway point to 2030, new pilots, data platforms and prevention tools are poised to shape its second phase. Over the next three years, flagship projects such as UNCAN.eu and the European Cancer

Initially oblivious of its own security, the European Union is now growing up. The new identity is increasingly defined by vital defence and security interests, resulting in a growing military use of technology. According to Privacy International, a London-based NGO, this shift is evident

European lawmakers have made clear they’re ready for a confrontation with the Council over protecting, clarifying and strengthening air passenger rights. On Monday, MEPs on the Transport Committee unanimously backed a negotiating position that includes guaranteed family

Four prominent financial experts lined up before the European Parliament’s ECON Committee on 13 October to discuss the best way of pouring sorely needed capital into the European economy. Read more 🗞️ euperspectives.eu/2025/10/banks-… #EUPerspectives #EconomyCommittee #EUEconomy

Meta and Google stopped carrying political, electoral, and social issue advertising in the EU this October. This change takes place after the European Union TTPA regulation entered into effect on 10 October. Both companies say the new legislation is “unworkable” and have decided

Commission approves Boeing’s $8.3bn Spirit deal. What safeguards exist for Airbus? euperspectives.eu/2025/10/commis…

The long-awaited Council vote on the prevention of online child abuse, widely known as the "Chat Control" proposal, will take place on 6-7 December, instead of 14 October. The delay came after Germany formally joined the opposition, redirecting the political momentum. Read more

As calls for deregulation in the digital sector grow louder, representatives from 13 EU member states are gathering to prepare a joint appeal. euperspectives.eu/2025/10/thirte…

EU member states are to form coalitions across nine capability areas, ramp joint procurement to 40 per cent by 2027 and deliver an anti‑drone system by end‑2027, an EU military‑mobility area by 2027 and an Eastern Flank Watch by 2028. Brussels seeks to speed up contracts and

The rise of Generative AI breeds a brand new copyright challenge in Europe. Critics warn against inadequate protection for content being taken over by Gen AI. Proposed remedies include compensation, a licensing regime, and comprehensive opt-outs for creators. Read more 🗞️

The days of dangerous toys flooding the European market may soon be over. Intensified labelling and testing rules, along with the invention of digital product passports, are to build a robust bulwark against the unnoticed dangers of toy use, a widespread phenomenon across the EU.

Recent data and reports from EU agencies and civil society groups highlight a troubling normalisation of hate speech and discrimination, as far-right movements gain strength and social tensions deepen in the wake of the Hamas–Israel conflict. Read more 🗞️ euperspectives.eu/2025/10/german…

🍁 It was a busy week in Brussels. From defence and migration to Big Tech and climate, new decisions and debates kept Europe’s agenda full. 📰 Here’s a look back at some of this week’s headlines: #EUPerspectives #Brussels #NewsRoundup #EUPolitics

Ukraine continues to invest heavily in technological innovation applied to defence, and at the heart of this transformation lies BRAVE1, the government defence tech cluster uniting startups, researchers, and industries to develop AI-driven solutions. euperspectives.eu/2025/10/from-b…