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The European Commission announced on Thursday (July 28) that it had opened a full-scale investigation into Orange's proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé under the bloc's merger rules. The Commission is concerned that…

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Digital asset regulations around the world vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, adding to the lack of regulatory clarity for virtual asset service providers. All of that could change in the future, and a recent forum between regulators…

Following gas cuts by Russia, the European Union is turning to Nigeria as an alternative to increase its gas needs. The Deputy Director General of the European Commission's Energy Department, Matthew Baldwin, said on Friday that…

Kherson in southern Ukraine has been under Russian control since the early days of the war.Credit...Andreï Borodulin/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesA bombed critical bridge. A fighter plane took off from the sky. Ammunition depots…

On July 13, 2022, the General Court of the EU (CGE) delivered its judgment in case T-227/21, Illumina, Inc. v European Commission. In its judgment, the EGC concludes that the European Commission (the Commission) is competent…

European Union flags fly in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Yves HermanJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBRUSSELS, July 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission…

The European Union has frozen Russian assets worth $13.8 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said on Tuesday. "At the moment we have frozen - coming from the…

Amazon will share more data with rivals and give shoppers a wider choice of products, under a deal with EU antitrust regulators that will close two of the most high-profile investigations in Brussels.Details of the deal are being…

The Swiss conference on Ukrainian recovery is launchedUkrainian PM says effort could cost $750 billionBritain's Liz Truss says Russia should be held accountableLUGANO, Switzerland, July 4 (Reuters) - The cost of rebuilding Ukraine after the…

Share the article Last update 4 minutes agoUS-based remote workers, rejoice! Another country has embraced the Digital Nomad trend and will begin issuing residency visas for eligible foreign nationals, including Americans.…

The EU public administration, torn between growing ambitions and a stagnant budget, faces another hurdle - inflation - with temporary staff ready to pay the highest price. The European Commission recently increased salaries…

From March 1, 2023, all freight forwarders, air carriers, express couriers and postal operators transporting goods to or through the European Union (EU) will be required to submit advance cargo information in the form of a summary…

The United States, Great Britain and their allies are preparing to ban the purchase of gold from Russia.Credit...Ilya Naymushin/ReutersThe decision over the weekend to ban the purchase of newly mined and refined gold from Russia is the…

Kadri Simson, the European Commissioner for Energy, said that 12 EU states are completely or partially deprived of Russian gas. Simson added that Moscow's behavior in recent weeks has exacerbated the risks.…

BRUSSELS, June 24 (Reuters) - European leaders will discuss on Friday how to respond to soaring energy prices and the threat of a complete Russian gas cut, accusing Moscow of "weaponising" energy via a supply squeeze that Germany says could…

The government has filed a request with the European Commission to enact regulations that would put health warnings on all alcoholic products, such as "alcohol causes liver disease" and "there is a direct link between alcohol and deadly…

As World Refugee Day approaches, we stand with all those forced to leave their homes around the world. Amid the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world, the EU has taken decisive action to provide protection to those fleeing Russia's…

On May 30, 2022, the European Union (“EU”) adopted the revised Trans-European Energy Infrastructure Guidelines Regulation (No. 2022/869) (the “2022 TEN-E Regulation”), which replaces the previous rules laid down in Regulation 347/2013 (the…

Post-Brexit trade: the EU believes that any unilateral change could breach international law. (Case)London: Britain will on Monday propose to override rules that govern post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, stoking…

The European Commission has published its annual “Flash Eurobarometer” on the introduction of the euro in member countries which have not yet adopted the common currency. The Eurobarometer is a summary of public opinion polls carried out…

The European Commission has just approved a request to launch the European Citizens' Initiative calling for a shift in subsidies to the meat industry towards plant-based alternatives and cultured meat. This comes after June 5, which was…

Ukraine has applied to join the EU, but the process is likely to take some time and it is unclear whether there is broad support for accepting several new nations into the bloc.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe European Union may be…

Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko attends a Russian Business Week session, organized by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File PhotoJoin now for…

Posted on June 02, 2022 | By Michael Mezher The European Commission has published a draft amendment to its Implementing Decision C(2021) 2406 to update the list of…

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With few good solutions – one advanced option appears to be a risky naval escort – the United States and its allies have sought to make clear who they feel responsible for.Accusing Russia of "blackmail", European Commission President Ursula…

BRUSSELS - Contamination of fruit and vegetables produced in the European Union by the most toxic pesticides has increased significantly over the past decade, according to a study published on Tuesday.The Pesticide Action Network Europe…

EU fiscal rules will remain suspended until the end of 2023 to help countries cushion the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine.The European Commission made the much-awaited announcement on Monday morning when presenting the…

The European Commission (the Commission) presented on 18 May 2022 the details of its plan to reinvigorate Europe and reduce, and ultimately end, Europe's dependence on Russian fossil fuels ( the REPowerEU plan or the plan)1…

The European Commission proposed changes to the CSDR in March Authorized participants (APs) have been feeling the brunt of the central securities…

Ukraine could receive loans, grants and possibly the proceeds of the seized Russian oligarch's assets to help pay the multibillion-euro cost of rebuilding the country after the ruinous war launched by the Kremlin, according to a leaked EU…

On May 11, 2022, the European Commission published a draft directive proposing a debt bias reduction allowance (the "DEBRA Proposal"). The DEBRA proposal establishes rules (i) to provide, under certain conditions, the tax deductibility of…

The European Union Commission has published a consolidated list of travel bans in its EU Sanctions Map tool. Announcing the news, the Commission explained that this tool will allow EU citizens to see who is subject to a travel ban under the…

The European Commission has decided to support around 1,580 former Air France workers who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with around €17.7 billion. In a statement released on Tuesday, May 11, the European Commission…

Protesters in Poland drenched Moscow's ambassador to Warsaw in red paint after they invaded a local cemetery for Soviet soldiers who died in World War II, chasing the diplomat and disrupting his embassy's attempts to commemorate the end of…

Press play to listen to this article WARSAW — In the depths of winter, with the pandemic peaking, temperatures plummeting and many people stuck at home, a trip to the Polish capital to discuss Europe at EU…

The European Commission decided on Tuesday to establish the European Health Data Space (EHDS), calling the proposed space "a health-specific ecosystem made up of common rules, standards and practices." This is the first set of…

The EU is considering turning to Africa as it weans off Russian gas, Bloomberg reported. The EU also aims to import more natural gas from the United States and…

Digital medicine offers great opportunities. The European Commission is therefore presenting this week a bill defining the rules of a European health data area. The European Commission is due to present a bill on a "European…

The European Commission announced that it has today awarded the Heritage Label to 12 new sites on the continent which have played an important role in European history and culture, from the Museum of Culture and the archaeological site of…

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has complained about the decision taken by the Polish authorities regarding the number of flights in the capital. Earlier, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that the Polish government decided to cut the number of…

BRUSSELS, April 25 (Reuters) - European lawmakers on Monday backed new rules aimed at limiting takeovers or tenders for government contracts by subsidized foreign companies, part of a general drive to ensure fair and undistorted economic…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said leaving Russia's unwarranted attack on Ukraine unchallenged could lead to a world where "might does good", including in the Indo-Pacific, where there are "latent tensions".Von der…

Which was solicit public opinion support the work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in the development and negotiation of an international instrument aimed at strengthening prevention, preparedness and response to the…

The European Commission will publish an opinion granting Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of June, and then it will be on the agenda of the European Council. The relevant statement was made by European…

LONDON — When Jakob Bitner was 7, he moved to Germany from Russia with his parents and sister. Twenty-eight years later, he is determined to solve a thorny green energy problem that could help Germany end its dependence on imported energy…

As the war in Ukraine continues, households around the world are feeling the heat with soaring prices for common foodstuffs like wheat, vegetable oils and sugar. According to the Black Sea Region is a world breadbasket and Russia and…

The European Commission has pledged to support an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine, following reports of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Bucha, Irpin and other Ukrainian towns.“One thing is clear, there can be…

April 10 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had discussed possible additional sanctions against Russia during a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and welcomed what he said was a bigger change.…

Ukrainian forces are holding out amid fierce fighting in the beleaguered southern city of Mariupol, but the humanitarian situation has worsened further, with most infrastructure destroyed and few exits, according to local…

The European Commission is calling on financial services specialists to weigh in on the potential rollout of a digital euro.In a notice published on Tuesday, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial…

The average electric van in the European Union is 25% cheaper over its lifetime than its diesel counterpart despite much higher upfront costs for zero-emission models, European campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E) said…

On Friday, European Union antitrust regulators dropped their probe into Qatar Energy after the evidence they gathered failed to confirm their initial concerns, Reuters reported. "Today's closure decision is based on a thorough analysis…

An employee in a branded jacket walks past part of Gazprom's Power of Siberia pipeline at the Atamanskaya compressor station outside the far eastern town of Svobodny in Russia's Amur region, November 29, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov.Join…

The European Commission should carry out on-the-spot checks in Malta to ensure that cases of conflict of interest related to EU funds are avoided. In a statement, the European Parliament's press office said Malta was among five countries…

At a large industrial facility not far southwest of Ireland's capital Dublin, a man says old food waste and pig manure can help Europe tackle climate change and reduce its dependence on Russia's regard for energy. Billy Costello explains…

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has informed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of a government decision under which Hungary requests the immediate availability…

By Kate Abnett and Philip BlenkinsopThe European Commission could delay the publication of the proposals on sustainable agriculture and nature which were expected this week. The impact of war in ukraine on food supply has led some…

At the end of the meeting, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called on the European Union to "very quickly" grant candidate status to Ukraine."We are here to admire your fight against such a cruel aggressor. This invasion must stop,"…

In short The situation: The European Commission (“EC”) has issued its first decision (“Decision”) regarding the intersection of EU merger control rules and the recent growth of domestic foreign direct investment (“FDI”) regimes. The EC…

The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, will visit North Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina from 13 to 16 March. The visit will reaffirm…

EU leaders meet in Versailles to discuss war responseFocus on weaning from the Russian energy bloc and the economic responseDutch Prime Minister: No fast track to EU membershipVERSAILLES, France, March 10 (Reuters) - European Union leaders…

The pip fruit sub-group of the European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory met today, by videoconference, to analyze the situation of the pear and apple campaigns.The sub-group will analyze the state of prices and…

Hungary has offered foreign students whose studies were interrupted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine the chance to continue their education at Hungarian universities, authorities said.“Hungary offers foreign students who have escaped…

"And just as Vladimir Putin thought he would destroy European unity, the exact opposite has happened. Cooperation is rock solid," said European Council President Charles Michel. Something remarkable in geopolitics…

On February 23, 2022, the General Court of the EU (GC) dismissed a claim for damages of 1.7 billion euros brought by United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) against the European Commission (EC).1 UPS requested compensation for losses resulting…

More ... than 677,000 Ukrainians have already fled Russia's war against their country since Tuesday, and this number is increasing hour by hour. "Rarely have I seen such an incredibly rapid exodus of people - the largest in Europe since…

Facebook says it is "restricting access" to Russian state media RT and Sputnik News for European Union users, citing a request from European leaders, who seek to crack down on Russian disinformation. “We have received requests from a…

London, February 27. /TASS/. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the decision to disconnect several Russian banks from the SWIFT global interbank system as the first step towards Russia's exclusion from the global financial…

European Union flags are seen outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium November 14, 2018. REUTERS/Francois LenoirJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The European…

Few topics in the sustainable bond market are discussed as heatedly and contentiously as the European Union's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and the European Green Bond Standard. Key actions from the European Commission's 2018 Action Plan on…

BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The European Union has delivered emergency medical supplies to Ukraine following a request from Kiev amid an escalating crisis with Russia, the European Commission said on Saturday.The request was made by…

By Grace Dixon (February 17, 2022, 5:30 PM EST) -- The European Commission has announced that it will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 86.5% on iron and steel fasteners from China after finding that China harms national industry…

"Our models show... that we are now on the right side for this winter"European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Europe could survive Russia's pressure on EU gas supplies thanks to an unprecedented diversification…

European Union flags fly outside the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSTRASBOURG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - European…

In this Emma Meesseman article of the week, I will write about the Belgian cats who received a visit from their country's ambassadors last night after their match against the United States women's national basketball team in the playoffs…

A third of global deforestation is linked to international trade, and the European Union and the United Kingdom are estimated to account for 16% of global deforestation linked to trade.A recent proposal from the European Commission would…

European environmental groups are howling in protest at reports that airlines will operate up to 100,000 empty legs over the next few months just to hold…

Phil Hogan is said to feel aggrieved for losing his job as EU trade commissioner, following a court ruling that dismissed all charges against those accused of hosting the Golfgate dinner.…

Press play to listen to this article The list of green investments proposed by the European Commission has sparked months of battles - now comes the time to see if it was worth it. On Wednesday, the…

DAMASCUS, February 1, 2022 – 3,996,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Syria on January 26, donated by Italy through the COVAX facility. In May last year, as president of the G20, Italy hosted…

The crisis surrounding Ukraine has been a harsh reminder to Europeans of their dependence on Russian energy supplies. As the European Union weighs its…

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US and NATO have failed to meet Moscow's key security demands in their standoff over Ukraine, as US President Joe Biden announces additional troop deployment in Eastern Europe. Putin offered his…

The ISPCA is asking people to sign a petition urging the European Commission to uphold and strengthen the European ban on animal testing. The appeal follows a 2020 decision by the Appeals Chamber of the…

WASHINGTON — Isar Aerospace has won 10 million euros ($11.3 million) in a European Union prize competition, the latest sign of the EU's growing role in supporting Europe's launch industry . At the 14th European Space Conference…

JGoy years is a long time in the desert. Since 2001 and the publication of the European Environment Agency, Late lessons from early warnings, the European Commission applied a militant interpretation of the precautionary principle.…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Reuters ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA President receives Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas in Zurich to discuss…

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Google is filing an appeal in the European Union's top court against an earlier decision to uphold a $2.8 billion antitrust fine, a spokesman for the Alphabet unit said on Thursday evening. (GOOGL.O), the company's second…

Russia on Monday urged Germany and the European Union not to drag their feet over the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which has become a focal point of political disputes between Moscow and the West. The pipeline to…

The Gymnich meetings are an opportunity for informal, open and strategic discussions on the priorities of the European Union's foreign policy. Both the long-term outlook and the major current international crises are discussed. As is…

European Union: EBA opinion on "risk reduction"…

The EU's green finance taxonomy is not just limited to climate finance, it is also an opportunity to improve our health and well-being by phasing out polluting chemicals, write Timothy Suljada and Charlotte Wagner. Timothy…

A nuclear power station and a wind turbine in France. Photo credit: Sylvain Sonnet / The Image Bank / Getty Images The European Commission has drafted a proposal that would label some nuclear and natural gas projects "green"…

January 8, 2022IINVESTOR ENTHUSIASM for the financing of the green transition is growing - just look at the rise in interest in the electric car industry. Tesla shares rose 50% in 2021; those from CATL, the Chinese battery giant, rose…

European law enforcement has been pushing to end encryption and investigate everyone's online communications. LuckyStep / shutterstock.com In 2020, the European Commission proposed temporary legislation on 'cat control'.…

Travel: Simon Calder tells vacationers to "do nothing rushed"The news comes as free movement rules have changed since Britain left the EU after Brexit. Travelers leaving Britain to any EU state under the Schengen Agreement will now be…

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The United States and the European Union are expected to donate around 1.7 billion doses of the vaccine globally by mid-2022 following a meeting last week between senior officials from the EU and US, announced the European Commission.…

The EU Trade Commissioner urged Chile's new left-wing government, led by President-elect Gabriel Boric, to sign a deal with the bloc negotiated by the country's right-wing predecessor.Valdis Dombrovskis told the Financial Times he…