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Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price.

The EU executive is creating a new category of “small mid-cap” companies as it continues a deregulation push.

It comes as the European Union decided to delay new trade legislation to curb forest destruction worldwide.

Senate report alleges Nestlé Waters lobbied the French government to make possible the sale of branded mineral water that circumvented stringent rules.

Government documents obtained by POLITICO show environmental forecasts for the major airport expansion.

The EU executive is also suggesting new customs duties and a traveler tax to help repay some €350 billion of common debt.

European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.

Proposals to slash red tape risk clashing with earlier recommendations to make farming more resilient.

The Hornsea 4 project secured government backing at the end of 2024.

From tariffs to visas and services, we talk through the key concessions in the long-awaited agreement, as well as the big unanswered questions.

The new rules will lead to around 100 new visas for Indian workers each year, a U.K. official told POLITICO.

U.S. and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency, which helps guide global investments and policies.

Paris and Berlin have been at loggerheads for years, but things are at last looking up.

Commission president’s visit comes as the U.K. and EU explore closer ties.

The incoming government wants emissions cuts paid for abroad to count toward domestic climate goals.

British officials are on a diplomatic charm offensive to shore up trade ties — but securing meaningful deals will take more than just good will from the U.K. side.

Some insiders think it’s time for Britain to dial back the sharing of intelligence with the U.S., long one of the most critical elements of the special relationship.

A long-awaited review of the rules will cut fines by 20 percent, while sales of new hybrid cars will now continue until 2035.

“Clearly we need a bit more time,” says Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.

The EU is weighing reopening rules on renewables, energy efficiency and green renovations — despite warnings that it could be opening Pandora’s box.