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🇪🇺🔔Politics reporter at @Euractiv.com Migration, EP shenanigans and more For tips [email protected] Views are my own
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🚨👉According to the consultation document obtained by Euractiv, the Commission is currently considering significant changes to the connection criterion and the appeals process for applications that are deemed inadmissible based on STC grounds.

⚠️🚨Euractiv got its hands on a draft of the Second Omnibus package on investment simplification. Find out more 👇 W/ Thomas Moller-Nielsen.

🟢Brussels is gearing up to unveil a bold six-step plan to shield heavy industry and stake its claim in clean-tech, according a draft seen by Euractiv.👇 www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

🚨A draft document seen by Euractiv reveals that Brussels wants to halve the generous subsidy limits imposed during the pandemic. W/ the superstars @nkurmayer.bsky.social and Thomas Moller-Nielsen

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👇The European Commission has released its official 2025 work programme, which also includes the withdrawal of the 2018 Return Directive Recast. This was a crucial move as the Commission gears up to unveil the new approach next month. commission.europa.eu/publications...

🇦🇱🇮🇹 The latest on the Italy-Albania migration deal

SCOOP: Here's the meat in the Commission's 2025 work programme, 6 days before it goes public (subject to minor changes). Only a few surprises for keen observers – @euractiv.bsky.social policy specialists are combing through it as we speak. Yet another @nicolettaionta.bsky.social special 🔍

🚨The document – a draft annex to the work programme – outlines this year’s new initiatives, pending proposals, and planned repeals.

🇮🇹🇦🇱From Euractiv's Capitals this morning, w/ Alessia Peretti

🚨🚨Rome’s Court of Appeals has refused again to validate the initial detentions of the 43 migrants held in Italy’s Albania-migration centres and has referred the case to the European Court of Justice. They’re coming back to Italy.

Former Italian intelligence chief to become von der Leyen’s diplomatic advisor

🚨 Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announced now that she is under judicial investigation after her government authorised the release of a Libyan warlord sought by the International Criminal Court. A recap of what happened last week here 👇

Important questions answered.

🚨Migrant transfers to Albania resume. The Italian Navy ship Cassiopea is heading to Shengjin with 49 migrants on board. Just a month ago, I summarised the legal challenges the Italian government is facing.

🔴Euractiv has seen a draft of what Ursula von der Leyen has dubbed her “North Star” for the next five years, which calls for an “unprecedented” reduction of red tape. ✍️ @nicolettaionta.bsky.social and Thomas Moller-Nielsen 🔗 eurac.tv/9XQq

🇪🇺Today on Euractiv... www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Italy-ICC row casts doubt on Meloni’s ‘war on traffickers’

🚨The political group’s selection of MEPs that will be part of the two new special committees on Housing and Democracy Shield.

🇪🇺🇫🇷Another one from Strasbourg... www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

At present, the EU law does not protect EU officials against spyware as it overall does not prohibit the use of spyware, giving national governments the right to use it for national security and serious crimes. W/ @anupriyadatta.bsky.social

The first day in Nuuk was more eventful than I had expected. Have a read 👇 www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Lawmakers from across the European Parliament have launched a flurry of initiatives over Elon Musk’s recent actions, with one even proposing him for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, according to documents seen by Euractiv.

Euractiv's @nicolettaionta.bsky.social has got a good piece on the Clash of Quills taking place between MEPs right now. Is the pen mightier than the sword? Probably not, but still worth reading what they've got to say. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Meloni claims credit for drop in European migrant crossings

While the situation in Syria is rapidly changing, Syrians should be able to travel back and forth, without it affecting their status in the EU. And those wanting to return permanently, to help rebuild the country, should receive all our support. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala speaks out after her release from an Iranian prison yesterday. In a conversation with Mario Calabresi, director of Chora Media, she opens up about her three weeks in Evin prison. An incredible heartbreaking piece of audio journalism. open.spotify.com/episode/4NxV...

As the European country hosting the largest number of Syrian refugees, Germany began discussing plans to review their refugee status following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. But proposals to reassess their refugee status could stumble over major logistical and economic roadblocks.

Thanks @euractiv.com @nicolettaionta.bsky.social for questions on yesterday's judgement by the European Court of Human Rights on a “pushback” of Turkish national to Türkiye: hudoc.echr.coe.int#{%22itemid%2...

Very happy to write about something good today. Cecilia Sala is free. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

This is the first time the ECtHR has ruled on Greece's pushbacks, finding them in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Today on Euractiv👇 www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

🇮🇹Italian opposition parties are not quite pleased with Meloni’s alleged €1.5 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, demanding the PM to address the matter in Parliament. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

🇦🇹After the collapse of coalition talks and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's surprise resignation over the weekend, Van Der Bellen on Monday said he had "instructed" Kickl to begin coalition talks with the centre-right People's Party (ÖVP). www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

A call from Cecilia Sala to her family yesterday revealed harsh conditions in Evin prison, contradicting Foreign Minister Tajani's claims that she is in "good health" and "detained with dignity." www.ilpost.it/2025/01/01/c...

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been held in Iran's Evin prison for 11 days. Her podcast team has stepped in to share her story, provide updates, and recount the journey behind her daily podcast ‘Stories’. open.spotify.com/episode/0tCs...

Italian journalist arrested in Iran and held in notorious Evin Prison https://www.ft.com/content/b714d05b-26c3-451d-af2c-0211621c3749

🚨🇮🇹 Following the ministerial meeting called by Meloni yesterday, the Albania project is set to return in full force. Starting January 11, the Lybra ship will resume transferring migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to centers in Albania.

🇮🇹🇦🇱Recent ruling rejects government’s repeated claims that judges cannot challenge the executive's designation of safe countries. Full explanation here 👇

Von der Leyen outlines plans for return hubs before EU leaders’ summit