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Europe’s small (electric) car industry needs to rediscover its va-va-voom

Affordable and largely homegrown iconic vehicles have been disappearing from much of Europe as manufacturers have actively chosen to chase higher profits by shifting their line-ups towards large SUVs. Will a “small affordable car initiative” be the answer?

EU condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Israel conducted fresh attacks in southern Lebanon on Thursday, claiming to target the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

France backs Belgium amid unprecedented drone sightings

Russia is a “plausible suspect,” Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said on Saturday

Trump gives Hungary a one-year Russia oil sanctions reprieve

Hungary committed to purchasing US liquified natural gas worth around $600 million, an official said

Why Europe shouldn’t forsake its social covenant

Many policymakers and economists are pushing for the EU’s modern welfare state to be demolished. Such calls are wildly premature – and potentially profoundly misguided

Spain can’t afford to keep its roads toll-free, says construction leader

Spain’s free-road model is draining public funds and undermining its green transition, warns SEOPAN President Julián Núñez

Kazakhstan’s biosecurity vision creates bridges for EU cooperation

Kazakhstan’s biosecurity initiative offers the EU a chance to help shape a global framework for strategic security

Polish pharmacy law report divides sector as outlets disappear

A new report says legislation is causing the disappearance of pharmacies, but pharmacist group disagrees

Trump hosts Hungarian PM Orbán, eyes Russian oil sanctions carve-out

Hungary – the closest ally in the European Union of both Trump and the Kremlin – depends heavily on Russian oil and gas despite EU efforts to wean itself off

Taiwan vice president makes surprise address at European Parliament amid China tensions

Unannounced visit underscores growing parliamentary outreach to Taipei as Beijing watches closely