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The Prime Minister arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris for a working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron. They are expected to discuss important issues on the EU agenda during the 90-minute meeting, including the deteriorating…

Hungary has failed to adopt promised rule of law reforms, the European Commission decided on Wednesday, putting billions of EU dollars for the country at risk. The determination comes as Brussels tussles with…

Elon Musk's promise to European regulators that Twitter would follow the rules set out in the European Union's new Digital Services Act (DSA) will finally be put to the test. The first few weeks of Musk's reign at the company suggest he…

Hamburg will be the location of a hydrogen-producing ammonia import…

Comment this storyCommentWhen it comes to transatlantic symbols, Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to Washington DC will hopefully have a more positive aura than the recent phone call between Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.The…

Beverage sectors fear that the European Commission's new proposal on packaging legislation is misguided by focusing their sectors almost exclusively on reusable packaging at the expense of recycling systems, rather than…

Fifa President Gianni Infantino has blasted critics of Qatar's World Cup, accusing European countries of hypocrisy and saying they were unable to teach moral lessons.In a combative 90-minute press conference on the eve of the World…

Bangkok, Thailand CNN — The big three world leaders summits that took place across Asia last week made one thing clear: Vladimir Putin is now sidelined on…

The European Commission has approved zanubrutinib for the treatment of adult patients with treatment-naïve or relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.The European Commission has approved zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) for the treatment of…

New medium-term goals and long-term net-zero commitments, ambitious policy initiatives and technological development are helping to limit future global warming to around 1.8°C.This is a considerable improvement on the previous projection of…

According to the Schengen Agreement, people and goods can freely cross the borders of the 26 signatory countries without any checks or requirements. Internal border controls within the Schengen area can only be reintroduced as a last…

The outcome of the United States midterm elections will not affect the United States' attitude to the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Foreign Secretary said today. Speaking to RTÉ in Washington, Simon Coveney said there was bipartisan…

As G20 world leaders meet in Bali this week, the economic and geopolitical consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war will weigh heavily on the summit. After centuries of war, Europeans settled into what they believed to be an…

Download logoUN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris concluded a visit to Addis Ababa where she co-chaired the official launch of the African Union Compliance and Accountability Framework (AUCF) project ). She…

PunishmentsPenals sanctionsWhat criminal penalties, if any, are provided for cartel activities?There are no criminal sanctions for cartel activities at EU level. However, criminal sanctions may be imposed at national level in some Member…

EU ministers tighten sanctions against IranMacron: repression makes it more difficult to relaunch the nuclear agreementStudents demonstrate in favor of a bloggerDUBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Iran's religious leaders faced growing international…

washington d.c. CNN — Tesla and CEO Elon Musk will go to court this week to defend the huge compensation package that helped make him the richest man in…

Comment this storyCommentPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The global economy is splitting into rival blocs, threatening a Cold War revival that would make nearly everyone worse off, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on…

While the basic principles of the Opinion "stay healthy", the Commission proposed several important revisions to the opinion of "adapt it to the evolution of the practice of the Commission, to the case law of the courts of the EU as well…

The coordination pool of Italian law enforcement experts seconded to Eurojust received a special mention at the European Investigative and Forensic Journalism Awards ceremony, held in Naples on 11 November. The special mention is…

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The European Union has passed a law to expand its forests, marshes and other "sinks" that absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a move that could help the bloc raise its reduction target net greenhouse gas emissions.On…

Simon Wolfson, the chief executive of clothing and homewares retailer Next, urged the government to make it easier for foreign workers to enter the UK and said it was "not the Brexit I wanted".The Tory peer and Brexit supporter said the…

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The transposition of EU medtech regulations is progressing in Belgium – with repercussions for all medtech companies active there.Two new decrees on medical devices were published in the Belgian Official Gazette of October 25, 2022. While…

The British economy is clearly in trouble. Growth has stalled, interest rates are rising and the Treasury is softening the public for another dose of austerity measures.For some, the explanation for these horrors is simple: Britain is…

Press play to listen to this article The European Commission's reputation for using gibberish is second to none – and now the data confirms that perception. The verdict is in from an analysis of…

Rishi Sunak will bring back Britain's Bill of Rights as part of his bid to stop migrants crossing the English Channel, The Telegraph can reveal. Ministers are set to introduce legislation to ensure the supremacy of UK courts over…

For years, the European Union (EU) has relied on Russia to provide the oil and gas it needs to power industries and heat homes. Last year, 40% of the gas flared by the Europeans came from Russia, and the bloc paid $108 billion to the…

In one look.GAO calls for dedicated privacy leadership within the executive branch.The Dropbox data breach stems from a phishing scam.The NLRB's top lawyer focuses on reducing employee surveillance.TikTok policy update confirms Chinese…

European stocks rose on Friday as markets ended a big week for central bank policy decisions and corporate earnings.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 1.1% by mid-morning, with core resources surging 4.5% to lead the gains as nearly…

November 3, 2022 Click for PDF Summary On October 25, 2022, the European Commission (“the Commission”) issued guidance to clarify and modernize its Leniency Notice for companies seeking…

The European Commission wants to reduce the environmental impact of packaging by requiring producers to use a minimum amount of recycled plastic in new packaging placed on the market. According to industry group Plastics…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. Scholz is leading a delegation of business leaders as the first EU leader to visit China since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The visit comes less…

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Ukrainians are currently preparing for what will likely be the toughest winter in the country's modern history. As Russia loses on the battlefield, the Kremlin has resorted to all-out war tactics and is trying to destroy Ukraine's civilian…

Always working with partners in Europe to ensure end-of-life vehicles and batteries are taken back and recycled in accordance with the law. Aiways, the Shanghai start-up, focuses primarily on sustainability. It goes…

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation hit a new high in the 19 countries that use the euro, fueled by runaway natural gas and electricity prices due to Russia's war in Ukraine. Economic growth has also slowed ahead of what economists fear is a…

The political stalemate in Northern Ireland, which led to London announcing it would call new elections there, shows that the region's governance system is "not fit for purpose" and should be reformed, according to the Irish Prime…

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The European Union on Saturday urged Kosovo to allow a longer transition period to phase out old Serbian license plates still used by the country's ethnic Serb minority.Kosovo said on Friday it would delay a…

Bulgaria improved his results on the rule of rightmoving up two positions to 60th from last year's 62nd place among 140 countries, under the rule of Right Index (RLI) of the world Justice Project (WJP) for 2022. Bulgaria country has 55…

McDonald's executives expect a recession in the United States, but it will be worse in Europe. / Photo by Jonathan Maze.McDonald's executives expect a recession in the United States and Europe, they told investors Thursday, although they…

Credit Suisse shares the tankCredit Suisse shares are down more than 14% in European morning trade. Here's how they've fared over the past five days:Credit Suisse shares down 14% after huge loss and corporate overhaulSwiss credit shares…

BRUSSELS (AP) — The executive arm of the European Union on Wednesday sought to tighten pollution restrictions to ensure harmful pollutants are phased out by 2050 to potentially save the lives of hundreds of thousands of…

La Liga Strike: La Liga LIVE - La Liga clubs are adamant about their stance on blocking the European Super League in… La Liga strike: La Liga LIVE - La Liga clubs are adamant about their stance on blocking the European Super…

After receiving permission to do business in the Netherlands, which has the fifth largest economy in the European Union, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will start providing its services there. According to reports, they are now the…

ZURICH, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The chief executive and managing director of Lastminute.com, facing a criminal investigation into the possible abuse of state aid for businesses hit by pandemic shutdowns, has seen his period in custody extended…

The European Central Bank is expected to put aside recession worries and make another massive interest rate hike this week to calm inflation, as Russia's war on Ukraine drives up prices for energy. Inflation in the…

by Markus Wacket (Reuters) The European Commission warned the German government last spring not to approve an investment by Chinese company Cosco in the port of Hamburg, the German daily Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources.…

Photo: Miguela XuerebTista' taqra bil- Malta.Newsbook.com.mt is informed that the European Commission has approved a two-year contract worth €12 million which will help the operators of the fast ferry between Malta and Gozo to maintain…

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday congratulated far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on her appointment as Italy's prime minister and said she looked forward to "constructive cooperation" with her…

SharjahWATER, October 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Britts Imperial University College is one of the leading university colleges in the Middle East offering accredited MBA programs for professionals and students around the world. For busy…

A statement outlining US support for the Three Seas Initiative brought together a bipartisan group of senators, including Republicans Rob Portman of Ohio and Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Democrats Chris Coons of Delaware, Chris Murphy of…

BRUSSELS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - European Union leaders ended another debate over the bloc's response to the energy crisis without agreement on whether to cap gas prices, deciding in the early hours of Friday morning to continue to examine…

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A mental health strategy, first announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is on the agenda for next year, said Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, during a parliamentary plenary debate Tuesday…

NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks closed higher and Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as upbeat earnings and better-than-expected factory data fueled a risky rally.Building on Monday's broad gains, the S&P 500 led major US…

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed giving itself a greater supporting and coordinating role to improve the bloc's preparedness and response to threats to its critical infrastructure.In new recommendations unveiled in Brussels, the…

Defining what is considered "recyclable" has become a point of contention in the EU's overhaul of its packaging waste legislation, with recyclers pushing for lofty targets and producers fearing that products will reach the…

Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Union prepared to impose sanctions on Iran on Monday over a human rights crackdown and several ministers warned of separate new sanctions if Tehran's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine was proven.EU…

BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (Reuters) - European Union leaders meeting at the end of this week will explore a series of options for capping gas prices, on which they have been divided for weeks, according to a new draft conclusions for October 20.…

Global Perspectives and Policies The slowdown in global economic activity is widespread and sharper than…

Even though almost all countries in the European Union have removed coronavirus restrictions, including travel restrictions, the European Commission continues to update the list of coronavirus vaccination certificates issued abroad, which…

Harnessing its digital strength, the European Union this month forced a major shift for the global tech industry, after giving up hope that companies would choose to change on their own. In early October, the European Parliament in…

Nigerian authorities have taken a stance of little to no intervention, according to the Bishop. “At least three Catholic priests have been kidnapped in Nigeria since…

BIMCO cites a growing need to recycle large ocean-going vessels (file photo)…

There 'Creating a sustainable and competitive economy for the European composites industry' Plan was presented to European SDG Summit. The document, prepared by Leonardo and CSR Europe with the support of Bax & Company, deepens the…

The European Commission has launched a "meeting point" for the online robotics community. The EC says its European hub helps explore "the non-technical aspects of robotics that impact society and our lives". Robospot: The Responsible…

Classifying molasses as a renewable, carbon-free feedstock for biofuels will severely hamper the production of yeast, a key element in the preparation of bread, beer and wine, European yeast producers have warned. EU yeast…

Jafarasa Sadat, provincial expanded immunization program manager, administers the last injection of the day to Jauado Alifa, a community leader in Malica, a camp for displaced people in Mozambique. ©WHOA €16 million grant to WHO from the…

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--European AI startup Axelera AI named tech veteran Jonathan Ballon to its non-executive board. Ballon joins the only Dutch start-up designing the world's most powerful and advanced solutions…

The coming winter in Europe will certainly be difficult, but the one that follows will make it pale in comparison. Europe's energy crisis will plunge the continent into a cold winter Europe is facing a very difficult winter this year;…

Speaking at a European Union budget conference in Brussels on Monday October 10, 2022, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană called for "strategic solidarity" between Europe and North America as the best response to a more…

Austria has lodged a complaint against the inclusion of nuclear energy and natural gas on the European Union's list of "green" investments.“What I oppose with all my might is the attempt to green nuclear energy and gas through the back door…

Dapper Labs blocks Russian accounts from using its payment services, the company announced this week.The decision was taken following sanctions imposed by the European Union on Thursday, targeting Russia and Russian nationals. Dapper,…

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine's economy shrank around 30% in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, largely due to the Russian invasion, the ministry said on Saturday economy.Bad weather in September which slowed…

The use of secret corporate panels to protect multi-billion pound fossil fuel investments in Europe could end after a decision by the European Commission.One-off payments such as a recent £210million award to British oil company Rockhopper…

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is already widely recognized as a watershed moment in modern European history. Clearly, the pre-war European security…

European leaders remain divided on gas price capThe European Commission will make proposals for the EU summitPoland slams Germany for high compensation spendingLeaders pledge continued financial and military aid to UkraineScholz says…

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European governments face a choice as to what type of crisis to have: an energy crisis or a budget crisis. The global economy could be at stake.Estimates of the magnitude of the energy price shock vary, but a plausible estimate is between…

Although packaging as such is not regulated as a separate product category under the EU's proposed eco-design rules for everyday consumer goods, it will be included in the overall assessment of their environmental…

By AFP Uganda's energy minister on Tuesday criticized the European Parliament for seeking to delay a massive and controversial oil project in East Africa over human rights abuses and environmental concerns.France's TotalEnergies…

Oct 3 (Reuters) - France's Faurecia (EPED.PA) said its hydrogen technology project had received public support of 213 million euros ($208.72 million) from the European Commission in the framework of the Hydrogen IPCEI program.The company…

With high inflation, soaring energy prices and slowing economic growth, many economists have drawn comparisons between today's European economy and that of the oil crisis of the 1970s. But while concerns of 1970s-style stagflation loom…

Sofia, Bulgaria -- The President of the European Union Executive visited Bulgaria on Saturday for the opening of a gas link between the country and Greece, underlining the EU's determination to no longer depend on Russian imports of energy.…

There is very little risk of the UK's financial turmoil spreading to Ireland due to the state's stable economic profile, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said in Dublin.Britain's pound fell to a record low…

BRUSSELS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - European Union countries meet on Friday to approve emergency levies on windfall profits from energy companies and launch talks on their next move to tackle Europe's energy crisis - possibly a gas price…

Strict regulations prevent frustrated Danish universities from accessing the more innovative parts of European University Alliances, but looming elections mean red tape is unlikely to be cut any time soon. Seven Danish universities are part…

By Sylvie Corbet PARIS (AP) — While the European Union has agreed to reduce its use of Russian oil and gas, its member countries continue to import and export nuclear fuel that is not subject to EU sanctions. – much to the chagrin of the…

When it comes to data-driven surveillance, the writing is already on the wall. The Biden administration is set to sign an executive order on transatlantic data transfers next week, Politico reported on Tuesday. The move could make it easier…

"Iinflation” has been dominating global news for months now. Most major economies suffer from high inflation rates. The United States, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom and the Eurozone all have rates above 8%. And inflation is blamed…

A dispute over payments between Russian gas company Gazprom and Ukrainian gas pipeline operator Naftogaz has escalated, potentially endangering one of the few gas pipelines linking Russia to Europe still in operation.The dispute concerns…

The European Union is divided over whether to give refuge to fleeing Russians after President Vladimir Putin announced last week that men with military experience would be called up to fight in Ukraine. JUANA…

September 27, 2022 – The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has expanded to Austria with the addition of YBM Partners as the newest member firm. "Our expansion with Austria as a traditional gateway to Eastern…

When it comes to Switzerland, it's not all chocolate and cheese.The country in the heart of Europe is also home to the world's largest public food and nutrition company - Nestlé - and dozens of pharmaceutical companies, including global…

Belgrade, Serbia -- The European Union and the United States on Monday questioned Serbia's declared commitment to join the bloc of 27 European nations after Belgrade signed an agreement with Moscow promising long-term "consultations" on…

What elements of the proposed update to the EU's Unfair Consumer Practices Directive are likely to be most helpful to activists suing companies over false climate claims? The committee has proposed a veritable series of anti-greenwashing…

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Has inflation in the euro zone increased further?Can inflation maintain its record pace in the euro zone even as the economy already appears to be contracting and economists are widely predicting a recession this winter?The final…