Health The EU’s crackdown on tobacco is dividing opinion: encouraging for some, but a risk to the economy for othersby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 7 April 2026
Energy Von der Leyen: “We can do it; our Union has already overcome one energy crisis”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 7 April 2026
Health Forty percent of Europeans aged 65+ consider their health to be ‘good’ or ‘very good’by Caterina Mazzantini 7 April 2026
Business EU grapples with Vinted case as fake ‘Made in China’ goods evade controls with little Europe can doby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 7 April 2026
Business ECB warns Chinese rare earth export restrictions could weigh on production and inflationby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 3 April 2026
Opinions Israel and the United States prompt the Arab world to close ranks, while the EU looks onby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 3 April 2026
General News Accused of being a “too right-wing”, the Commission’s executive vice-president faces criticism in Charleroiby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 2 April 2026
World politics Iran: von der Leyen blames Tehran for the crisis. Italy: “UN humanitarian corridor in the Strait of Hormuz”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 2 April 2026
Health EU Commission: “The number of smokers is falling, but threats from new products are on the rise”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 2 April 2026
Business Open-air tourism on the rise in Europe: overnight stays at campsites, in motorhomes and caravans have risen to 413 millionby Caterina Mazzantini 2 April 2026
Mobility & Logistics Hand luggage on planes: EU has no plan to impose standard rulesby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 2 April 2026
Business European trade unions: “Teleworking as a solution to high energy prices? Not at the expense of workers”by Giulia Torbidoni 1 April 2026
Business Almost 1 billion nights booked in 2025 via Airbnb, Booking, and Expediaby Annachiara Magenta e Caterina Mazzantini 1 April 2026
Business How young people are shaping EU policy, the EESC’s Youth Group workby Nicoletta Merlo 1 April 2026
Green Economy EU makes its first amendment to the ETS; boosts reserve allowances to counter energy market volatilityby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 1 April 2026
Energy The EU is urging member states to “prepare for prolonged disruptions in the energy markets”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 31 March 2026
World politics Suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement: the first of two objectives required to prompt the Commission to address the issue has been achievedby Lena Pavese 31 March 2026
Diritti Returns of migrants from the EU to third countries have risen by 13 per centby Caterina Mazzantini 31 March 2026
World politics Israel may widen the conflict to Somaliland to counter Iran‑aligned Houthisby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 31 March 2026
Green Economy More investment and clear rules: bioeconomy sector calls for EU support to avoid losing competitivenessby Giulia Torbidoni 31 March 2026
Green Economy In 2024, the amount of waste per European will rise to 517 kg, a 6 kg increase compared to 2023by Caterina Mazzantini 30 March 2026
World politics The EU Council reviews Aspides and Atalanta naval missions, both will focus on underwater securityby Renato Giannetti 30 March 2026
Energy EU approves 6 billion euros in Italian state aid for green hydrogen productionby Giulia Torbidoni 30 March 2026
Business François-Louis Michaud named new EBA Chair, strengthening France’s clout within the EUby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 30 March 2026