Davos – In her speech to the World Economic Forum, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday criticised Chinese trade distortions, while reminding Americans of their interdependence with Europe.
Energy – Von der Leyen also said that a modernised EU supergrid would be at the heart of an upcoming plan to bring down power prices.
Agriculture – The European Union and Malaysia announced the resumption of negotiations on a free trade agreement on Monday, breaking a years-long deadlock fuelled by disputes over palm oil-induced deforestation.
Health – US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization has sparked widespread concern among NGOs and across the European political spectrum.
EU Parliament – Manfred Weber, the incumbent president of the European People's Party, announced his candidacy for a second term, which could see him at the helm of Europe's largest political family for another three years.
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Across Europe
Germany – Germany’s election frontrunner Friedrich Merz has promised to take the lead on a joint European approach to Donald Trump’s presidency, rejecting the idea that relations with the US would now be dominated by Europe's far right.
Czechia – Masses of fibreglass debris from wind turbine blades and aircraft parts were illegally transported from Germany to a small Czech municipality, prompting investigations and calls for a European solution, as it was not an isolated case.
Italy – US Big Tech lobby CCIA Europe has complained to the European Commission over recent amendments to Italian law to halt illegal football streaming, claiming they curtail the freedom of speech and the Digital Services Act.
Hungary – MEPs are gearing up to probe allegations Hungary's intelligence services spied on EU staff, a debate that, besides ongoing headaches due to the Central European country, underscores the EU’s lack of protection for its own officials.
