Jean Comte
@jeancomte.bsky.social
Journaliste à Bruxelles pour MLex. Auteur de 'Au coeur du lobbying européen', une enquête sur le pouvoir des représentants d'intérêts à Bruxelles
https://www.msh.uliege.be/cms/c_17661998/fr/au-coeur-du-lobbying-europeen
https://www.msh.uliege.be/cms/c_17661998/fr/au-coeur-du-lobbying-europeen
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In a funny/tragic twist, it turns out the car lobby is now angry at the EU for getting rid of the 2035 internal-combustion engine ban.
That's the problem with giving in to lobbyists: whatever you do, it's never enough.
www.ft.com/content/5265...
That's the problem with giving in to lobbyists: whatever you do, it's never enough.
www.ft.com/content/5265...
Carmakers sour on EU’s ‘disastrous’ petrol engine rule changes
As details have become clearer, executives warn the easing of the combustion engine ban would lead to more expensive vehicles
www.ft.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
In a funny/tragic twist, it turns out the car lobby is now angry at the EU for getting rid of the 2035 internal-combustion engine ban.
That's the problem with giving in to lobbyists: whatever you do, it's never enough.
www.ft.com/content/5265...
That's the problem with giving in to lobbyists: whatever you do, it's never enough.
www.ft.com/content/5265...
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And so with a wimper, the EU scraps the ban on internal-combustion engines from 2035. The new rules are an incomprehensible fudge that only lobbyists will understand.
Saying "the climate matters, here is something tangible we are doing about it" was a big deal. Whatever this is, it's a little sad.
Saying "the climate matters, here is something tangible we are doing about it" was a big deal. Whatever this is, it's a little sad.
December 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
And so with a wimper, the EU scraps the ban on internal-combustion engines from 2035. The new rules are an incomprehensible fudge that only lobbyists will understand.
Saying "the climate matters, here is something tangible we are doing about it" was a big deal. Whatever this is, it's a little sad.
Saying "the climate matters, here is something tangible we are doing about it" was a big deal. Whatever this is, it's a little sad.
Former EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn is now on his way to become president of the Austrian central bank, following clearance by the European Commission.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Former EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn is now on his way to become president of the Austrian central bank, following clearance by the European Commission.
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Airbus warns of quality issues on some A320 aircraft panels on.ft.com/49J3YaS
Airbus warns of quality issues on some A320 aircraft panels
Latest challenge facing European planemaker comes as it seeks to deliver ambitious jet delivery target
on.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Airbus warns of quality issues on some A320 aircraft panels on.ft.com/49J3YaS
The Greek and Belgian Finance ministers are candidates to become president of the Eurogroup
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Eurogroup presidency: two ministers put forward their candidacies
The election of the new president will take place at the next meeting of the Eurogroup on 11 December. The president is elected by a simple majority of the Eurogroup ministers, in line with the Treaty...
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Greek and Belgian Finance ministers are candidates to become president of the Eurogroup
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Bolloré's company Vivendi will push back on Dec. 10 against EU Commission allegations that it influenced the editorial and commercial strategy of French news outlets Journal du Dimanche and Paris Match, years before the buyout was cleared. Free to read⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/dealrisk/articles/2414124
www.mlex.com/mlex/dealrisk/articles/2414124
Vivendi facing Dec 10 EU hearing over Lagardère media influence probe | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
French company Vivendi is due to appear at a closed hearing at the European Commission on Dec. 10 over allegations its media operation influenced that of takeover target Lagardère before the deal was ...
www.mlex.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Bolloré's company Vivendi will push back on Dec. 10 against EU Commission allegations that it influenced the editorial and commercial strategy of French news outlets Journal du Dimanche and Paris Match, years before the buyout was cleared. Free to read⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/dealrisk/articles/2414124
www.mlex.com/mlex/dealrisk/articles/2414124
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Yesterday will mark a major turning point – the collapse of the European Parliament's decades-old centrist governing majority.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
The EU Parliament now has a right-wing majority
President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP yesterday broke the centrist coalition, joining with the far right in order to pass the climate deregulation demanded by Trump.
davekeating.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Yesterday will mark a major turning point – the collapse of the European Parliament's decades-old centrist governing majority.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
Si vous voulez des nouvelles de Thierry Breton: la Commission européenne vient de l'autoriser à devenir commentateur sur LCI. Il assurera des "Éditoriaux, chroniques, et décryptages liés à l’actualité" tous les dimanches soir pendant 40 minutes 📺
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Si vous voulez des nouvelles de Thierry Breton: la Commission européenne vient de l'autoriser à devenir commentateur sur LCI. Il assurera des "Éditoriaux, chroniques, et décryptages liés à l’actualité" tous les dimanches soir pendant 40 minutes 📺
EU heads of State and Government will discuss "the geoeconomic situation and its implications for the EU’s competitiveness" at their December summit, according to a draft agenda disclosed this week
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
EU heads of State and Government will discuss "the geoeconomic situation and its implications for the EU’s competitiveness" at their December summit, according to a draft agenda disclosed this week
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
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We’re hiring a Senior Tax Correspondent for @law360.bsky.social in Brussels.
Do you love breaking stories, connecting dots across jurisdictions, and explaining how complex regulation shapes global business?
Do you love breaking stories, connecting dots across jurisdictions, and explaining how complex regulation shapes global business?
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We’re hiring a Senior Tax Correspondent for @law360.bsky.social in Brussels.
Do you love breaking stories, connecting dots across jurisdictions, and explaining how complex regulation shapes global business?
Do you love breaking stories, connecting dots across jurisdictions, and explaining how complex regulation shapes global business?
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Brussels’ demands reflect the growing tension between the two sides just six months after a summit that set out to build stronger post-Brexit ties on.ft.com/3LvF2cI
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Brussels’ demands reflect the growing tension between the two sides just six months after a summit that set out to build stronger post-Brexit ties on.ft.com/3LvF2cI
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Trump’s university backlash drives US researchers towards Europe on.ft.com/4qKngmk
Trump’s university backlash drives US researchers towards Europe
EU grant applications hit record in 2025 amid surge in interest from American academics
on.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Trump’s university backlash drives US researchers towards Europe on.ft.com/4qKngmk
A damages action recently started in France by eDreams against Google's alleged self-preferencing practice will test how national courts and the European Commission can cooperate to enforce the EU Digital Markets Act.
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
Google 'self-preferencing' lawsuit highlights unfinished EU gatekeeper probe | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
A lawsuit against Google is shining a light on the lack of resolution in an EU probe into whether it unfairly favors its own search services over those of rival platforms and companies. Amid growing f...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A damages action recently started in France by eDreams against Google's alleged self-preferencing practice will test how national courts and the European Commission can cooperate to enforce the EU Digital Markets Act.
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
My plan for Halloween is to dress up as the Regulatory Scrutiny Board to spook EU Commission officials
October 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My plan for Halloween is to dress up as the Regulatory Scrutiny Board to spook EU Commission officials
My take on simplification of EU law: the EU Commission should table an omnibuses omnibus, to simplify all the pending omnibuses.
October 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My take on simplification of EU law: the EU Commission should table an omnibuses omnibus, to simplify all the pending omnibuses.
Cyprus aims to prioritize work on boosting the EU’s competitiveness when it takes over the EU Council presidency next year, according to a draft program seen by MLex.
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
Cyprus to push EU industrial competitiveness in its presidency role next year | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
Cyprus aims to prioritize work on boosting the EU’s competitiveness when it takes over chairing legislative talks on behalf of EU member states next year, according to a draft program seen by MLex. It...
www.mlex.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Cyprus aims to prioritize work on boosting the EU’s competitiveness when it takes over the EU Council presidency next year, according to a draft program seen by MLex.
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
www.mlex.com/mlex/antitru...
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The ECB’s staff union is taking the bank to court, accusing ECB management of trying to silence and intimidate its representatives in violation of the principles of European democracy.
ECB union sues bank over attempts to silence union reps
Labor relations in Frankfurt have hit a new low.
www.politico.eu
October 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The ECB’s staff union is taking the bank to court, accusing ECB management of trying to silence and intimidate its representatives in violation of the principles of European democracy.
Very excited to see that the European Commission is planning a communication on Better Regulation next year 😀
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Very excited to see that the European Commission is planning a communication on Better Regulation next year 😀
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EU heads of states and gov will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at next week European Council, according to a draft of the conclusions obtained by MLex
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Simplification, competitiveness, regulatory autonomy to be discussed at EU Summit | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: EU heads of states and governments will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at their summit planed on...
www.mlex.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
EU heads of states and gov will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at next week European Council, according to a draft of the conclusions obtained by MLex
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
EU heads of states and gov will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at next week European Council, according to a draft of the conclusions obtained by MLex
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Simplification, competitiveness, regulatory autonomy to be discussed at EU Summit | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: EU heads of states and governments will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at their summit planed on...
www.mlex.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
EU heads of states and gov will discuss simplification of EU law, the green transition, and the need to ensure the bloc's "sovereign digital transition" at next week European Council, according to a draft of the conclusions obtained by MLex
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Full doc available here ⬇️
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
As the US keep criticizing the EU's DSA and DMA, EU leaders are planning to call to enhance the bloc's "digital sovereignty" and "regulatory autonomy" at their October Summit, according to a preparatory doc we saw with @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
As the US keep criticizing the EU's DSA and DMA, EU leaders are planning to call to enhance the bloc's "digital sovereignty" and "regulatory autonomy" at their October Summit, according to a preparatory doc we saw with @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
www.mlex.com/mlex/article...
Saipem and Subsea7 have withdrawn their merger request with the Norwegian competition authority, only 2 days before it was supposed to announce whether the deal was approved. The news come only few days after the companies made a similar move in Germany
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
October 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Saipem and Subsea7 have withdrawn their merger request with the Norwegian competition authority, only 2 days before it was supposed to announce whether the deal was approved. The news come only few days after the companies made a similar move in Germany
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
www.mlex.com/mlex/mergers...
Saipem, Subsea7 withdraw merger notification in Germany just before deadline www.mlex.com/mlex/dealris...
Saipem, Subsea7 withdraw merger notification in Germany just before deadline | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
Energy services companies Saipem and Subsea7 withdrew their request for the German competition authority to approve their planned merger just before a decision was due, the regulator said. The merger ...
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October 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Saipem, Subsea7 withdraw merger notification in Germany just before deadline www.mlex.com/mlex/dealris...