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Understanding drug precursor control in the European Union
Drug precursors are substances that may have legitimate commercial or industrial applications but are also used to produce illicit drugs. Criminal organisations seek to divert these substances from licit trade, while governments strive to prevent this without hindering the commercial interests of lawful operators. Faced with challenges in accessing these substances, primarily produced outside the European Union (EU) and subject to stringent regulations, criminal organisations have increasingly turned ...
EU–NATO cooperation
The cooperation between the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has deepened significantly in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has reshaped Europe's security environment and highlighted the complementary roles of both organisations. NATO remains the cornerstone of collective defence, backed by United States (US) capabilities, while the EU has emerged as a key actor in financial aid, military assistance and sanctions. Both institutions have formalised their ...
Current Membership of the European Council June 2025
The European Council consists of the 27 Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States, who are voting members, together with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, who have no vote (Article 15(2) Treaty on European Union). The chart shows the current members, the national office they hold, their most recent European political affiliation, and the year their membership began.
Targeted scrutiny of the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability
The EU chemicals strategy for sustainability (CSS), introduced in 2020 as part of the European Green Deal, sets out 85 actions to curb chemical pollution, safeguard human and environmental health, and boost innovation and competitiveness in the chemicals sector. While notable progress has been made – such as the revision of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation and the Industrial Emissions Directive – several key actions remain unfulfilled. Foremost among them are the delayed revision ...
2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
G7 leaders gathered under this year's Canadian Presidency in Kananaskis, Canada, from 15 to 17 June 2025. The 51st leaders' summit was overshadowed by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran (which forced United States (US) President Donald Trump to leave the summit earlier), trade tensions between the US and the G7 nations, Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, and the Israel–Hamas war and the situation in Gaza. While the G7 issued several joint statements, for instance on the Israel–Iran ...
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On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, the Committee on Fisheries held a public hearing entitled “Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Fisheries". The speakers will give concrete examples of recent developments and innovative projects, as well as upcoming challenges and possibilities.

The public hearing on "Management and Preparedness for Extreme Weather Events and Natural Disasters in the EU Budget" will examine the effects of the rising frequency and severity of natural disasters on the current EU budget, as well as on the planning and implementation of the EU's long term budget.

Amid ongoing debates surrounding the EU-Mercosur Partnership, on 24 June 2025 the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on “The EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement” from 15.00-17.20 in Brussels. Committee aims to provide a comprehensive platform for discussion, reflection, and stakeholder engagement on this topical issue.
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