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The European Parliament has suspended negotiations on two files in the EU's proposed migration pact if EU ministers do not proceed with the so-called ‘crisis management’ regulation, MEPs announced on Wednesday (20 September). 

An official from the EU’s diplomatic service warned on Wednesday (20 September) that Central Asian countries would face “negative effects” if they ratify the accession of North Cyprus as an observer to the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS).

German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir said he is against extending the approval of glyphosate as proposed by the European Commission and is lobbying other countries to join his resistance.

Azerbaijan said on Wednesday (20 September) it had halted military action in its breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenian separatist forces there surrendered and agreed to a ceasefire whose terms signalled the area would return to Baku's control.

During a debate on Wednesday (20 September), European Commission and Parliament representatives shared similar positions on harmonisation rules, such as the tacit approval of permit granting and fibre rollout, putting pressure on member states to come closer to their viewpoints.

It’s not just Germany’s economy that is going through a slump: German football is stuck in the middle of a veritable crisis. And the chancellor’s recent comments on football woes reveal much of what is holding back Germany at large.

In the wake of longstanding complaints of greenwashing by consumer advocates, on Tuesday (19 September) the EU institutions finalised a new law enacting a sweeping ban to combat the misleading of its citizens through erroneous claims of sustainability.

The European Commission has proposed to renew the approval of glyphosate - a common and contentious herbicide - for a period of 10 years, with a number of restrictions.

The EU is still a way away from reaching its goals regarding manufacturers' obligations to repair faulty goods, a German official said at a discussion on Tuesday (19 September).

This week, we're giving an overview of news from committee meetings and progression on key health files, from mental health and gender-based violence to prevention of non-communicable diseases. 

Members of the European Parliament’s budget committee adopted their position on the proposed review of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the EU's long-term budget, calling for €10 billion more - which member states are likely to oppose.

As EU institutions continue negotiations on the directive to combat violence against women, Irene Montero, Spain’s acting Minister for Equality, affirmed her commitment to addressing gender-based violence in the current presidency of the Council.

Join this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference to discuss the challenges in achieving a streamlined implementation of hydrogen initiatives in the EU, and to identify strategies to overcome barriers. Questions to be discussed include: -What are the main obstacles facing the transition from ideas to implementation within the hydrogen value chain, and how can they be effectively addressed? -How can the regulatory framework for hydrogen infrastructure help or hinder the development of the hydrogen value chain? -Which Member States and EU-level strategies and best practices can be shared to streamline the implementation process and drive the development of hydrogen projects?

Media spreading pro-Russian disinformation in the Balkans often use advertising bought by reputable Western companies to reinforce their credibility, media experts concluded at a panel held in the European Parliament on Tuesday (19 September).

European Council President Charles Michel will ask China directly at the United Nations Security Council to do more to push Russia towards a "just peace" in Ukraine, according to his draft speech seen by Reuters at the UNGA.

Join this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to discuss the foundation that supports Europe’s digital ecosystem. Questions to be discussed include: - To what extent can the EU ensure that the legislation is harmonised while preserving existing best practices? - How can the EU institutions and regulators surmount the obstacles to harmonising the legislation across the EU 27? - What steps can policymakers take to safeguard the principle of technology neutrality in the Regulation, in line with the technologically neutral approach taken in the Digital Decade Policy Programme? - How can the EU and Member States strike the right balance between encouraging private investment and leveraging public funding or state aid?

Germany may slash electricity taxes to near-nothing amid flagging heat pump sales, a move backed by liberal and conservative politicians as well as the renewable energy lobby.

An increasingly serious candidate to head the next European Commission is the incumbent, Ursula von der Leyen, argue Kira Taylor and Frédéric Simon.

US State and Defense Department officials warned on Tuesday (19 September) that a possible government shutdown could affect international weapons shipments by the United States, including to Ukraine and Taiwan.

China and the United States, the world's top two emitters, will be absent from speakers at a UN climate summit Wednesday (20 September) after promises only to include the most ambitious.