Name: EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-12-02T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Brussels

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Strike two: EU deforestation law faces fresh setback as businesses warn of economic fallout

Protecting forests should be in everyone’s interest. But the EU’s deforestation rules pit member states, environmentalists and interest groups against each other. For now, those in favour of simplification and weaker rules have won out.

US puts the screws to EU over tariffs

Transatlantic trade ties are strained with Washington and Brussels at odds over how to implement the July tariff deal. The US wants further concessions – and for the EU to give ground on key policy issues.

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European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for children below the age of 16. The EU Parliament and member states agree.

US promises tariff deal on steel for “balanced” EU digital rules

The US offers lower steel and aluminium tariffs if the EU revises its digital rules. Both Washington and Germany criticise EU tech laws. Progress was noted on the EU-US trade deal and energy purchases.

Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen

Europe and Africa seek to deepen their cooperation, von der Leyen stated at the EU-AU summit in Luanda. €120bn has already been invested, with a focus on trade, security, and infrastructure.

EU Council chief talks to Zelensky ahead of European leaders’ meeting

Zelensky told Costa that Ukraine wants to actively take part in the EU efforts towards a peace agreement.

Amazon is subject to stricter EU digital rules, court confirms

The EU General Court dismissed Amazon’s challenge against its classification as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act. Amazon intends to contest the decision, arguing it poses no systemic risks as it primarily sells goods.

ECB finds big eurozone banks robust, but warns of geopolitical risks

Capital requirements for 2026 remain stable, but risks from geopolitics, digitalization, and competition persist.

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Česko předloží EK plán na využití až 52 mld. Kč z finančního nástroje SAFE

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Czech Republic will present to the EC a plan to utilize up to 52 billion CZK from the SAFE financial instrument

Regiones Ultraperiféricas piden a la UE debatir el nuevo marco financiero plurianual

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Outermost Regions call on the EU to discuss the new multiannual financial framework

Viktor Orban défie l'UE à Moscou et confirme les achats d'hydrocarbures russes

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Viktor Orban challenges the EU in Moscow and confirms purchases of Russian hydrocarbons

Premierja Slovenije in Nemčije v zamrznjenih ruskih sredstvih vidita vzvod za mir v Ukrajini

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The Prime Ministers of Slovenia and Germany see leverage in frozen Russian assets for peace in Ukraine

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EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?

What does France’s political crisis mean for the EU?

France is struggling politically and economically and with no clear solution, Europe is watching closely: will France find a way out of its crisis or drag the EU into it?

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Europe in Brief

European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for children below the age of 16. The EU Parliament and member states agree.

US promises tariff deal on steel for “balanced” EU digital rules

The US offers lower steel and aluminium tariffs if the EU revises its digital rules. Both Washington and Germany criticise EU tech laws. Progress was noted on the EU-US trade deal and energy purchases.

Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen

Europe and Africa seek to deepen their cooperation, von der Leyen stated at the EU-AU summit in Luanda. €120bn has already been invested, with a focus on trade, security, and infrastructure.

EU Council chief talks to Zelensky ahead of European leaders’ meeting

Zelensky told Costa that Ukraine wants to actively take part in the EU efforts towards a peace agreement.

Amazon is subject to stricter EU digital rules, court confirms

The EU General Court dismissed Amazon’s challenge against its classification as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act. Amazon intends to contest the decision, arguing it poses no systemic risks as it primarily sells goods.

Videos

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?

What does France’s political crisis mean for the EU?

France is struggling politically and economically and with no clear solution, Europe is watching closely: will France find a way out of its crisis or drag the EU into it?

View more videos

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Strike two: EU deforestation law faces fresh setback as businesses warn of economic fallout

US puts the screws to EU over tariffs

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Europe in Brief

European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s

US promises tariff deal on steel for “balanced” EU digital rules

Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen

EU Council chief talks to Zelensky ahead of European leaders’ meeting

Amazon is subject to stricter EU digital rules, court confirms

ECB finds big eurozone banks robust, but warns of geopolitical risks

The following articles are translated with artificial intelligence (Beta)

Czech Republic will present to the EC a plan to utilize up to 52 billion CZK from the SAFE financial instrument

Outermost Regions call on the EU to discuss the new multiannual financial framework

Viktor Orban challenges the EU in Moscow and confirms purchases of Russian hydrocarbons

The Prime Ministers of Slovenia and Germany see leverage in frozen Russian assets for peace in Ukraine

Videos

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

What does France’s political crisis mean for the EU?

Europe in Brief

European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s

US promises tariff deal on steel for “balanced” EU digital rules

Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen

EU Council chief talks to Zelensky ahead of European leaders’ meeting

Amazon is subject to stricter EU digital rules, court confirms

Videos

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

What does France’s political crisis mean for the EU?

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