EU-politikk
EU-parlamentet vil forby kjøttlignende navn på veganske produkter
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EU-parlamentet stemte onsdag for å forby vegetariske og veganske produkter å bruke kjøttlignende navn som vegosausage og vegoburger. Forslaget, støttet av den europeiske kjøttlobbyen, møter sterk kritikk fra svenske aktører i matindustrien og politikere. Kompromissforhandlinger med medlemslandene venter nå.
Merz announces mercosur deal agreement unilaterally
At the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced an agreement among the 27 member states on the Mercosur free trade deal, which was corrected by Emmanuel Macron and António Costa. Merz claimed no reservations remained and ratification was imminent. Other leaders stressed that further work was needed.
EU summit reaches minimal compromise on russian assets
At an EU summit, leaders reached only a minimal compromise after lengthy talks on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The European Commission is tasked with examining support options, while the assets remain frozen until Russia compensates for war damages. Belgium voiced legal concerns that slowed progress.
EU Environment Council Schedules Meeting for September 18
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The Council of the European Union has announced a press briefing ahead of the Environment Council meeting set for September 18, 2025, focusing on key environmental policies and initiatives. Officials will discuss pressing issues such as climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection during the session in Brussels.