European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen Skips European Parliament Debate as Far-Right No-Confidence Motion Over Mercosur Trade Deal Looms

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend the European Parliament debate on a no-confidence motion targeting her and her team over the EU–Mercosur trade deal. On Monday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will discuss the motion,...
EU-European Union

Europe’s Defense Lobbying Boom: War in Ukraine Fuels Influence Surge in Brussels

Since war arrived on Europe’s doorstep in February 2022, the defense industry has found itself in the midst of a golden age—one marked by skyrocketing lobbying budgets and a growing presence in Brussels. As the European Union scrambles to bolster...
European Parliament

European Parliament Pushes for Targeted Sanctions Against Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Amid Environmental Concerns

The European Parliament is on the verge of adopting a resolution calling for stricter, “targeted” sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet — a clandestine network of aging, minimally insured oil tankers operating beyond Western regulatory reach. The draft resolution, which enjoys...