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Brussels' call: "Avoid fragmented legislation across the EU" on child safety online Among the countries taking action is Greece, which has passed a law banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media; the law is due to come into force on 1 January 2027

Lega: MEPs give "full support to Salvini's candidacy" In Milan on Saturday and Sunday, at the extraordinary congress, the secretary is seeking confirmation of his leadership and political line

CAP 2028–2034: Socialists and EPP move closer to a dedicated plan to protect farmers Brussels – The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform for the period 2028–2034 is bringing the Socialists and the People's Party closer together in the European Parliament, with the former calling for a consensus on the need to turn the European Commission's proposal into a common position to protect farmers. Democratic Party MEPs Cristina Maestre and Dario […]

Costa gives Meloni a boost ahead of the election, von der Leyen set to follow; Ukraine remains the key issue From Brussels' perspective, much of the Italian election debate revolves around Ukraine. The Union's commitment to supporting Kyiv is constantly reiterated and put into practice, despite countless difficulties caused by sceptical governments, pro-Russian factions, somewhat weary populations, and historic allies like the US who change sides and end up siding with the Russian dictator, without […]

EU income inequality falls slightly in 2025 The Gini coefficient fell from 29.4 in 2024 to 29.2 in 2025; in Italy, it stood at 31, above the EU-27 average

Businesses: Council grants Member States more powers and more time for the 28th regime Governments have agreed on their negotiating position regarding the Commission's proposal to boost business competitiveness. Attention now turns to Parliament

Erdogan's party opens Nicosia office, establishes presence in Northern Cyprus; EU takes note The AKP has established a presence in the old part of Nicosia, reigniting the dispute over the island. Ankara's move is seen as an annexation; the Commission calls for compliance with international law

Breast cancer: a Europe of inequalities and a body that refuses to give up, the story of Miriam Bruni From mammograms to diagnosis, right through to femininity put to the test by treatment: through the photographic exhibition "Cleopatra (m)Alata", the cancer patient speaks of vulnerability without compromising on beauty. "I don't have the strength right now to offer advice. I'm simply sharing my story."

From a roof to a home: making the Council's housing pledge real By Cristian Pirvulescu

EU budget, Serafin: "Our proposal builds on the momentum of the Recovery Plan, which cannot be renewed" The EPP is calling for a permanent instrument along the lines of the one set up for post-pandemic recovery. The Commissioner for the Budget points out that the only way to replace it is to approve a 'generous' budget

Indo-Pacifico, UE e Vietnam rafforzano la loro cooperazione con una dichiarazione congiunta Nel documento firmato oggi (22 ottobre) le due parti hanno riconosciuto "l'importanza di rafforzare la resilienza, diversificare i partenariati e promuovere la stabilità e la prosperità in Asia"

The Alta Daunia olive has been awarded the EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status Italian Minister for Agriculture Lollobrigida: "Registration safeguards a centuries-old tradition and recognises the work of our olive growers"

Civil society groups claim that Serbia is heading to the polls without the conditions for free elections An appeal to the EU and its Member States: to take action before 25 October, making accession conditional on compliance with democratic standards. "Remaining silent in the face of documented violations is itself a political choice"

EESC and Commission join forces in the fight against poverty; Mînzatu: "Turning ambitions into results" The Economic and Social Committee has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Commission based on dialogue, cooperation, and training

Italy ranks sixth in the EU for its plastic packaging recycling rate Eurostat figures highlight the country's ability to set an example of excellence. Italy ranks second in terms of tonnes of waste returned to the economy

The European Parliament calls for a three-year delay delay to the methane restrictions The Commission's proposal, presented on 14 October, instead provided for the monitoring, reporting, and verification obligations for gas importers – originally due to come into force on 1 January 2027 – to be postponed by one year

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought awarded to the International Criminal Court The victory comes following repeated threats from the Trump administration and the sanctions imposed on its officials. The awards ceremony is scheduled for December

Pierre Moscovici resigns from EU Court of Auditors Brussels – Pierre Moscovici is leaving the European Court of Auditors. The former European Commissioner for Economic Affairs and former Minister of Finance has tendered his resignation from the European Court of Auditors, the institution said in a statement. Moscovici is stepping down from the post he has held since 1 January 2026 "for personal reasons", […]

European Parliament wants Houthis added to EU terrorist list The Chamber approved, by a show of hands, the resolution calling for Yemeni rebels to be included among the groups subject to sanctions. New accusations have been levelled at Iran over destabilisation in the Middle East

EU: "Diesel and jet fuel supplies are limited, but there is no physical shortage" The European Commission announced to the group that a strategic dialogue with European refineries will begin shortly, led by the European Commissioners for Energy, Dan Jørgensen, and for Defence, Andrius Kubilius

Italy and Spain settle dispute, end border controls and restore Schengen The agreement had been drawn up in Brussels, on the sidelines of the European Council meeting on 15 and 16 October, during a meeting between the President of the Council, Giorgia Meloni, and the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez

Investigation into Italy-Albania migrant deal wins the Caruana Galizia Prize The article by Giacomo Zandonini and Maite Vermeulen details the agreement that enabled Italy to build a detention centre and a sorting centre for asylum seekers on Albanian territory

Slovakia breaks ranks with the EU and discusses new energy supplies from Moscow; Hungary follows suit The Bratislava government is resuming talks that were suspended in 2022 and is working towards a new meeting of the intergovernmental commission. Energy is at the heart of the meetings currently being prepared. Hungary, too, is looking to Russia

Counterfeiting: record seizures in the EU in 2025 Over 175 million items worth 4.6 billion euros, but e-commerce and fragmented supply chains are putting pressure on the ability to detect illicit goods

EU Advocate General says windfall taxes on energy companies are allowed According to the Advocate General Athanasios Rantos, tax levies on companies' exceptional profits are consistent with the law, provided they are temporary and limited in scope. The Court of Justice of the European Union will now have to decide whether or not to uphold this legal interpretation

Weidel in Strasbourg: "Radically reform the EU"; attacks the Green Deal and Schengen When asked about the political future of Roberto Vannacci, the MEP from her group, and the possibility of him standing as an independent candidate against the centre-right, Weidel endorsed him without hesitation: "I am firmly convinced that Roberto Vannacci is the best choice for his constituents and that he will make the best decisions for Italy."

Weidel a Strasburgo: "Riformare radicalmente l'UE". E attacca Green Deal e Schengen Interpellata sul futuro politico dell'eurodeputato afferente al suo gruppo, Roberto Vannacci, e sull'ipotesi di una corsa autonoma rispetto al centrodestra, Weidel lo promuove senza esitazioni: "Sono fermamente convinta che Roberto Vannacci sia la scelta migliore per il suo elettorato e che prenderà le decisioni migliori per l'Italia"

European Parliament: Camilla Laureti (PD) re-elected vice-president of the Socialists Brussels – The Socialists & Democrats (S&D) group in the European Parliament has once again elected the Umbrian MEP Camila Laureti from the Democratic Party as vice-president. The announcement was made yesterday (21 October) by the PD Europa delegation on its social media channels. "Now let's continue working together to build a completely different Europe – […]

The European Commission launches an investigation into Booking over suspected scams and sponsored adverts The company's response: "Security, trust, and the protection of personal data are top priorities"

The EU was also present at the meeting between Zelensky and Witkoff: "It was important to be there; we conveyed our message" The President of Ukraine discussed a peace proposal with Donald Trump's special envoy. The European Commission spokesperson said: "We can set out our position."