Welcome back. This has been a big week in Brussels, with new details on how the European Commission aims to breathe fresh life into the EU economy. Decarbonisation remains central to its strategy — but its plan to slash green and social disclosure rules shows that Brussels’ passion for sustainability has hard limits.

An emergency meeting of EU leaders on Thursday to figure out how to boost Europe’s security, amid United States President Donald Trump’s looming military disengagement from the continent, should be a chance to project a show of unity. But instead, it looks like a power grab is on the cards.

The Commissioner for Economy argues that a greater military effort is necessary because there is an "aggressor" threatening to invade not only Ukraine but "also other European countries," and anticipates that geopolitical tensions and tariff announcements already "have a negative impact on growth".

If approved, the plans would save EU-based companies €6.3 billion in annual administrative costs. The European Union’s leadership on Wednesday unveiled plans to overhaul several previously adopted sustainability laws in what it described as a necessary move to boost the 27-member bloc’s competitiveness.

Several European leaders have been roasted after all posted identical messages in support of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The posts came following Zelenskyy’s fiery clash with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance last Friday.

"It is clear we need to move very fast, as regards to spending by member states and additional flexibility. We expect to work on modalities in the coming weeks, so we are ready to move fast," Dombrovskis said before a meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels.

At least three flagship laws will be watered down into one “omnibus” law, with the hope of cutting reporting requirements for firms. Several more “omnibus” laws are expected this year.

After five years of intense regulatory activity, the EU is rolling back its climate rulebook and pumping billions into helping its biggest polluters cut emissions

The European Commission (EC) proposed to simplify sustainability rules for businesses, on Wednesday, arguing that complex regulations and 'red tape' are preventing EU businesses from maintaining

Trade uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s plans to hit the European Union with tariffs is already affecting the bloc by putting a lid on investment, according to EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

The European Commission on Wednesday announced plans to relax its regulations on corporate sustainability reporting and supply chain transparency, in

The European Union has announced plans for a major revamp of its economic strategy to meet demands of the bloc’s captains of industry BRUSSELS -- The European Union executive on Wednesday ...