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Dear readers,
Plenty to tuck into this week as our team chased stories about a plan to slash the European External Action Service, another to block children from social media, and what happens to the mansions of sanctioned oligarchs that fall into disrepair and upset the neighbors.
The so-called omnibus package, which the EU hopes will “simplify” regulation on business, including many of the rules that were part of the European Green Deal, marches on so the old plan could easily be scrapped by the new plan.
In case the politicians among you need inspiration on that front, I’d recommend this episode from our Westminster Insider podcast, first aired in March 2023 but full of timeless advice: How to U-turn and get away with it. Now there’s news you can use.
I’m off to Connemara on the west coast of Ireland today to blow away some cobwebs so our Head of News Christian Oliver will be in your inboxes next week.
Wishing you all a restful holiday when it comes,
Kate Day
**A message from the European Biodiesel Board: Fraudulent biodiesel imports are undermining Europe's climate goals and hurting domestic producers. The EU must act swiftly to close verification loopholes and ensure a level playing field for sustainable biofuels. Find out more.(link to Q&A)**