Anna Hubert
@annahbrt.bsky.social
Journalist in the EU bubble 🗯 🇪🇺 @Contexte
The "energy package" of the 10/03 has disappeared...
And three "orientation debates" are scheduled
And three "orientation debates" are scheduled
Updated Commission agenda :
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
February 18, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The "energy package" of the 10/03 has disappeared...
And three "orientation debates" are scheduled
And three "orientation debates" are scheduled
Updated Commission agenda :
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
February 18, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Updated Commission agenda :
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
👉 IAA "to be confirmed" on 26/02
👉orientation debate on energy prices 06/03
❗️Leak - Industrial Accelerator Act could limit public support for energy-intensive sectors to EU producers 👉 as per draft annexes to the upcoming IAA
The first lists “strategic sectors” for which public support will be “granted exclusively” to producers from the EU
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The first lists “strategic sectors” for which public support will be “granted exclusively” to producers from the EU
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February 17, 2026 at 7:28 AM
❗️Leak - Industrial Accelerator Act could limit public support for energy-intensive sectors to EU producers 👉 as per draft annexes to the upcoming IAA
The first lists “strategic sectors” for which public support will be “granted exclusively” to producers from the EU
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The first lists “strategic sectors” for which public support will be “granted exclusively” to producers from the EU
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According to a draft agenda circulated today, the EU summit of 19-20 March is expected to be very busy, with leaders set to discuss competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework, defence and security, Ukraine and maybe Middle East and migration
February 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
According to a draft agenda circulated today, the EU summit of 19-20 March is expected to be very busy, with leaders set to discuss competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework, defence and security, Ukraine and maybe Middle East and migration
A lire dans @contexte.com ce matin ⤵️
«Friedrich Merz à Bruxelles : un chancelier hyperactif à l’influence relative»
✍️ @sophdupuy.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
«Friedrich Merz à Bruxelles : un chancelier hyperactif à l’influence relative»
✍️ @sophdupuy.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
Friedrich Merz à Bruxelles : un chancelier hyperactif à l’influence relative - Contexte
Près d’un an après son élection, le chancelier allemand a imposé sa voix à Bruxelles, en particulier sur le sujet de la compétitivité de l’UE. Mais son influence se heurte encore à des obstacles inhér...
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February 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
A lire dans @contexte.com ce matin ⤵️
«Friedrich Merz à Bruxelles : un chancelier hyperactif à l’influence relative»
✍️ @sophdupuy.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
«Friedrich Merz à Bruxelles : un chancelier hyperactif à l’influence relative»
✍️ @sophdupuy.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
🇩🇪 now in the European nuclear lobby 👀
German association (KernD) joined @nucleareurope.bsky.social as full member
German association (KernD) joined @nucleareurope.bsky.social as full member
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
🇩🇪 now in the European nuclear lobby 👀
German association (KernD) joined @nucleareurope.bsky.social as full member
German association (KernD) joined @nucleareurope.bsky.social as full member
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La PPE est ENFIN là ! Je ne pensais pas écrire cela un jour. Décryptage ici, graphiques à l'appui ! www.contexte.com/fr/article/e...
Habemus PPE ! Les principaux objectifs de la stratégie énergétique française - Contexte
En-fin ! Graphiques à l’appui, Contexte récapitule les principaux objectifs de la troisième programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie, portant sur la période 2026-2035, publiée ce 13 février, et les qu...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
La PPE est ENFIN là ! Je ne pensais pas écrire cela un jour. Décryptage ici, graphiques à l'appui ! www.contexte.com/fr/article/e...
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At the next European Council, I will come with a ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, across these five blocks.
With concrete targets, with precise timelines.
And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026.
With concrete targets, with precise timelines.
And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026.
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
At the next European Council, I will come with a ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, across these five blocks.
With concrete targets, with precise timelines.
And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026.
With concrete targets, with precise timelines.
And with very concrete proposals that we can deliver on, and fast, in 2026.
Carbon market #ETS was on everyone's lips at the informal #euco today
"Some leaders don't like the ETS, but other leaders do like it, so our discussion needs to continue on the matter", said @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Antonio Costa
"Some leaders don't like the ETS, but other leaders do like it, so our discussion needs to continue on the matter", said @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Antonio Costa
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Carbon market #ETS was on everyone's lips at the informal #euco today
"Some leaders don't like the ETS, but other leaders do like it, so our discussion needs to continue on the matter", said @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Antonio Costa
"Some leaders don't like the ETS, but other leaders do like it, so our discussion needs to continue on the matter", said @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Antonio Costa
On energy market design : "we had an intense discussion" during the informal #EUCO said @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
🚨She promised to come up with "different options" on whether there is a need to change the market design during March EU summit❗️
🚨She promised to come up with "different options" on whether there is a need to change the market design during March EU summit❗️
February 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
On energy market design : "we had an intense discussion" during the informal #EUCO said @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
🚨She promised to come up with "different options" on whether there is a need to change the market design during March EU summit❗️
🚨She promised to come up with "different options" on whether there is a need to change the market design during March EU summit❗️
👀Industrial Accelerator Act: the Commission now considers opening the door to “Made with Europe”
❗Accélérateur industriel : la Commission envisage désormais d'ouvrir la porte au "Made with Europe"
@contexte.com publie une nouvelle version de travail du règlement sur l’accélération industriel (IAA), qui doit être présenté le 25 février.
contexte.com/fr/actualite...
@contexte.com publie une nouvelle version de travail du règlement sur l’accélération industriel (IAA), qui doit être présenté le 25 février.
contexte.com/fr/actualite...
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
👀Industrial Accelerator Act: the Commission now considers opening the door to “Made with Europe”
True love it is 😍
🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich #Merz next to 🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron ahead of today's 🇪🇺 Informal EU Leader's Retreat in Alden Biesen Castle.
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
True love it is 😍
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#ECJ #AG Ćapeta proposes that the #ECJ annul the @EU_Commission’s decision lifting the suspension on the disbursement of funds to #Hungary 🇭🇺 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
curia.europa.eu
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
#ECJ #AG Ćapeta proposes that the #ECJ annul the @EU_Commission’s decision lifting the suspension on the disbursement of funds to #Hungary 🇭🇺 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
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Le taux de soutien des eurodéputés français au prêt de 90 milliards d'euros à l'Ukraine est parmi les plus faibles d'Europe, avec la Slovaquie et la Hongrie.
Le RN a voté contre, les Républicains et les Insoumis se sont abstenus, de même que la petite délégation de Marion Maréchal.
Le RN a voté contre, les Républicains et les Insoumis se sont abstenus, de même que la petite délégation de Marion Maréchal.
Breakdown of today's vote in the EP on the Ukraine loan facility with a new type of graph by member state.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
February 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Le taux de soutien des eurodéputés français au prêt de 90 milliards d'euros à l'Ukraine est parmi les plus faibles d'Europe, avec la Slovaquie et la Hongrie.
Le RN a voté contre, les Républicains et les Insoumis se sont abstenus, de même que la petite délégation de Marion Maréchal.
Le RN a voté contre, les Républicains et les Insoumis se sont abstenus, de même que la petite délégation de Marion Maréchal.
🏭 Entre tour de force et frustrations internes, ce matin dans @contexte.com une plongée dans les coulisses du "sommet de l'industrie" à Anvers 🏭 - avec @lauramercier.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
Reportage - À Anvers, les géants de l’industrie prennent la main sur l’agenda européen - Contexte
Six cents chefs d’entreprise, cinq chefs d’État et de gouvernement, tous les poids lourds de la Commission européenne : en trois ans, le sommet industriel d’Anvers a pris une ampleur considérable. Un ...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
🏭 Entre tour de force et frustrations internes, ce matin dans @contexte.com une plongée dans les coulisses du "sommet de l'industrie" à Anvers 🏭 - avec @lauramercier.bsky.social
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
www.contexte.com/fr/article/p...
🇩🇪Friedrich Merz in Antwerp industry summit this evening :
"We call for a true deregulation mindset. We must deregulate every sector"
"We call for a true deregulation mindset. We must deregulate every sector"
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
🇩🇪Friedrich Merz in Antwerp industry summit this evening :
"We call for a true deregulation mindset. We must deregulate every sector"
"We call for a true deregulation mindset. We must deregulate every sector"
Reposted by Anna Hubert
🇪🇺🦚 Qui veut quoi sur la compétitivité parmi les Vingt-Sept ?
Une infographie pour être au clair sur les positions des États membres avant le sommet informel d'Alden Biesen - par @l-guillot.bsky.social
Une infographie pour être au clair sur les positions des États membres avant le sommet informel d'Alden Biesen - par @l-guillot.bsky.social
Infographic - Who wants what in Europe’s race to stay competitive - Contexte
EU leaders arrive at the informal European Council summit on 12 February armed with a long list of demands: from revisiting state aid rules to pushing a ‘Made in EU’ principle — and, for some, rolling...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
🇪🇺🦚 Qui veut quoi sur la compétitivité parmi les Vingt-Sept ?
Une infographie pour être au clair sur les positions des États membres avant le sommet informel d'Alden Biesen - par @l-guillot.bsky.social
Une infographie pour être au clair sur les positions des États membres avant le sommet informel d'Alden Biesen - par @l-guillot.bsky.social
In @contexte.com : 🇩🇪,🇮🇹 &🇧🇪 put forward a joint recipe for competitiveness and rally broad support for their “pre-summit”on 12/02
A note was circulated to around 20 like-minded countries — “Friends of Competitiveness” — who'll meet in the morning ahead of the official session
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A note was circulated to around 20 like-minded countries — “Friends of Competitiveness” — who'll meet in the morning ahead of the official session
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February 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
In @contexte.com : 🇩🇪,🇮🇹 &🇧🇪 put forward a joint recipe for competitiveness and rally broad support for their “pre-summit”on 12/02
A note was circulated to around 20 like-minded countries — “Friends of Competitiveness” — who'll meet in the morning ahead of the official session
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A note was circulated to around 20 like-minded countries — “Friends of Competitiveness” — who'll meet in the morning ahead of the official session
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"In strategic sectors, European preference is a necessary instrument", just said @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
Cautiously adding : "But I want to be clear – it is a fine line to walk. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. That is why every proposal must be underpinned by robust economic analysis"
Cautiously adding : "But I want to be clear – it is a fine line to walk. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. That is why every proposal must be underpinned by robust economic analysis"
February 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM
"In strategic sectors, European preference is a necessary instrument", just said @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
Cautiously adding : "But I want to be clear – it is a fine line to walk. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. That is why every proposal must be underpinned by robust economic analysis"
Cautiously adding : "But I want to be clear – it is a fine line to walk. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. That is why every proposal must be underpinned by robust economic analysis"
Reposted by Anna Hubert
Only in @financialtimes.com:
Sweden's PM hits back at Macron ahead of EU leaders' summit on the economy:
“We need to be able to compete because of quality and because of innovation, not because we try to protect European markets," Ulf Kristersson said.
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Sweden's PM hits back at Macron ahead of EU leaders' summit on the economy:
“We need to be able to compete because of quality and because of innovation, not because we try to protect European markets," Ulf Kristersson said.
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Swedish PM ‘very sceptical’ of French push to Buy European
[FREE TO READ] Protectionism cannot be a recipe for European success, says Ulf Kristersson
as.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Only in @financialtimes.com:
Sweden's PM hits back at Macron ahead of EU leaders' summit on the economy:
“We need to be able to compete because of quality and because of innovation, not because we try to protect European markets," Ulf Kristersson said.
as.ft.com/r/84409ac0-d...
Sweden's PM hits back at Macron ahead of EU leaders' summit on the economy:
“We need to be able to compete because of quality and because of innovation, not because we try to protect European markets," Ulf Kristersson said.
as.ft.com/r/84409ac0-d...
Today in @contexte.com
👉 In Antwerp, nearly half a dozen EU leaders are attending the industry summit
Macron, Merz, Belgian De Wever, Dutch Schoof & Austria's Stocker will participate. More could join.
This is complicating Cefic's organisation ; it's been somewhat “overwhelmed”
👉 In Antwerp, nearly half a dozen EU leaders are attending the industry summit
Macron, Merz, Belgian De Wever, Dutch Schoof & Austria's Stocker will participate. More could join.
This is complicating Cefic's organisation ; it's been somewhat “overwhelmed”
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Today in @contexte.com
👉 In Antwerp, nearly half a dozen EU leaders are attending the industry summit
Macron, Merz, Belgian De Wever, Dutch Schoof & Austria's Stocker will participate. More could join.
This is complicating Cefic's organisation ; it's been somewhat “overwhelmed”
👉 In Antwerp, nearly half a dozen EU leaders are attending the industry summit
Macron, Merz, Belgian De Wever, Dutch Schoof & Austria's Stocker will participate. More could join.
This is complicating Cefic's organisation ; it's been somewhat “overwhelmed”
Reposted by Anna Hubert
The head of the world's biggest chemicals company BASF has said that the EU's flagship emissions trading system is "obsolete" and must be reformed.
Interview with Markus Kamieth @basf.bsky.social ahead of a major industry summit on Wed
www.ft.com/content/226c...
Interview with Markus Kamieth @basf.bsky.social ahead of a major industry summit on Wed
www.ft.com/content/226c...
EU must reform ‘obsolete’ emissions trading system, warns BASF boss
Executives in heavy industry voice fear planned phaseout of free allowances will lead to prohibitively high costs
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM
The head of the world's biggest chemicals company BASF has said that the EU's flagship emissions trading system is "obsolete" and must be reformed.
Interview with Markus Kamieth @basf.bsky.social ahead of a major industry summit on Wed
www.ft.com/content/226c...
Interview with Markus Kamieth @basf.bsky.social ahead of a major industry summit on Wed
www.ft.com/content/226c...
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Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to use a summit with the EU this summer to further unwind Brexit, arguing that Britain must move closer to the single market - even at the expense of accepting Brussels’ rules - as transatlantic tensions force a rethink of European alignment
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We will use EU summit to further unwind Brexit, vows Keir Starmer
[FREE TO READ] UK prime minister plans to explore ways to tear down trade barriers to boost growth and cut prices
as.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to use a summit with the EU this summer to further unwind Brexit, arguing that Britain must move closer to the single market - even at the expense of accepting Brussels’ rules - as transatlantic tensions force a rethink of European alignment
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📍The Commission is launching infringement procedures — a first warning through letters of formal notice — against Member States, calling on them to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty.
January 30, 2026 at 11:12 AM
📍The Commission is launching infringement procedures — a first warning through letters of formal notice — against Member States, calling on them to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty.
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EU leaders plan to discuss the next budgetary framework over three or four summits, including one specifically devoted to the issue if necessary 🥵🥵🥵
January 29, 2026 at 5:51 PM
EU leaders plan to discuss the next budgetary framework over three or four summits, including one specifically devoted to the issue if necessary 🥵🥵🥵