Europe expresses concerns over Trump's Ukraine peace plan, fearing it favors Russia and could escalate conflict. They stress the need for Ukrainian and European support for any peace strategy. Corruption scandal adds pressure.
The EU Ombudsman investigates the European Commission for potential secret dealings with industry lobbyists regarding business-friendly campaigns and deregulation, raising transparency concerns. Lobbying scrutiny increases.
Europe faces US coercion, risking economic contraction & political backlash. Digital sovereignty is under attack. The EU must strengthen defenses against economic blackmail & shape global norms. Trade war looms.
European airlines resist ReFuelEU's SAF mandates, citing high costs. The Commission pushes back with Le Bourget Statement and support for e-SAF production, aiming to avoid auto industry-like opposition. Airlines want SAF tradability.
