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Italy challenges mislabeled products in Europe after a carbonara jar was found in Parliament with pancetta instead of guanciale.
Coldiretti estimates fake Italian products cost the country about €120 billion annually.
Italy aims to have its cuisine recognized by UNESCO as part of cultural heritage.
EU tariff talks are expected to influence sectors including pasta amid a broader political debate.
Parliament President Metsola commented on food labeling within EU competence and intervening in practice.
The piece links culinary branding to political tensions between Italy and the EU in Brussels.
Donald Trump is humorously referenced in context with Italian food and the broader policy debate.
The piece notes a lighthearted tone through a CAPTION COMPETITION about prime ministers.
The article references a humorous mailbag entry as part of Brussels Playbook coverage.

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Center-right EPP pushes a one-year postponement and lighter due diligence to align with member states.
Socialists and Renew Europe oppose diluting anti-deforestation rules, fearing weakening protections.
Parliament postponed application of deforestation rules after IT issues and is now considering further delays.
Council positions a 2026 final application date with a six-month cushion for micro and small operators.
MEPs advocating for reform warn the council mandate is flawed and could reopen negotiations.
The EU deforestation regulation originally aimed to start on 30 December 2024 but faced multiple delays.
The vote could reveal a new fracture in the pro‑climate majority supporting von der Leyen's Commission.
German MEP Delara Burkhardt argues for cautious review timing to avoid backtracking on protections.
EU member states pressed for a simplified review by 2026 and potential amendments to the law.
The regulation targets imports of commodities linked to deforestation or forest degradation.

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Gill was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison in a bribery case linked to pro-Russian influence in the European Parliament.
The payments were arranged by Oleg Voloshyn and directed by Viktor Medvechuk, a key Kremlin-linked figure.
Gill reportedly defended Medvedchuk’s channels 112 Ukraine and NewsOne in the European Parliament.
The case links Gill to a wider pro-Russian influence network operating in EU institutions.
Sochi forum participation by MEPs drew scrutiny over behind-closed-doors discussions influencing EU policy.
Medvechuk’s Voice of Europe outlet is under Belgian scrutiny for payments to MEPs.
Gill’s involvement spans broadcasting and events, including an interview outside the European Parliament.
The European Parliament cited it is reviewing allegations of paid Speeches by former lawmakers.
Gill admitted to accepting bribes during his parliamentary tenure between 2016 and 2020.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about Russian influence in European political processes.
Authorities connected to Medvedchuk continued to operate pro-Russian media networks after 2014.

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Gill was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for eight counts of bribery related to pro-Russia statements.
The payments totaled about 40,000 pounds received to influence European Parliament positions on Ukraine and Russia.
Voloshyn, a Ukrainian politician with links to media, allegedly coordinated Gill’s pro-Russia statements.
Gill’s actions were described by the judge as corrupting his moral compass as an elected official.
Gill was stopped at Manchester Airport in 2021 while traveling to Russia, triggering the investigation.
Gill led Reform Wales and later represented the Brexit Party and Reform UK in the European Parliament until Britain left the EU.
The sentencing has prompted calls for investigations into Russian interference in British politics.
Reform UK labeled Gill’s actions as reprehensible and unforgivable, while Farage commented on him as a 'bad apple.'
Voloshyn is believed to be living in Russia and is wanted by authorities in Britain and Ukraine.
The Old Bailey heard that Gill operated within a system of paid influence over statements about Ukraine and Russia.

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