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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Islamabad, September 24: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who paid a three-day visit to Pakistan, called for timely reforms and legislative changes on human rights issues, including enforced disappearances…

LUXEMBOURG, September 22, 2022 — A consortium of 20 European companies led by SES, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission, will design, develop, launch and operate end-to-end the EAGLE- 1. end system…

The acquisition of Serbian petrochemical company HIP-Petrohemija LLC Pancevo by Serbian company Naftna Industrija Srbije, owned by Gazprom, has been approved by the European Commission, the EU executive announced on Tuesday…

Roche today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved faricimab (Vabysmo) for the treatment of neovascular or "wet" age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and visual impairment due to edema diabetic macular (DMO).According to…

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The European Commission recently offered to ban products made with forced labor in the European Union (EU) market. The proposal covers all products, namely those produced in the EU for domestic consumption and exports, and imported…

EU energy ministers will hold an emergency meeting on September 30 to discuss the worsening energy crisis. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is…

A week after Russian energy giant Gazprom suspended gas exports to Germany via Nord Stream 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 7 threatened to cut off…

62852 The use of recycled rubber and plastic as infill for artificial turf systems may well be affected by recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to introduce…

A Dutch passport control for trucks in the port of Hoek van Holland on January 4, 2021. (Sem van der Wal/ANP/AFP/Getty Images/File) The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to suspend the visa facilitation agreement between…

Last March, the European Parliament approved a legislative initiative on due diligence. According to the Parliament, this initiative “paves the way” for legislation obliging “companies to take account of human rights and environmental…

"We are not afraid of Putin's decisions," said the European Commissioner for the Economy.Cernobbio, Italy: European Economics Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Saturday that the European Union was "well prepared" in the…

Wholesale gas prices have fallen sharply in a rare respite from recent highs, on signs that Europe is preparing to intervene directly in energy markets.The European Commission said it was working "hard" on an emergency package and a…

The European Commission approves FYB201/Ranivisio®1 (Ranivisio - Ranibizumab), a biosimilar of Lucentis®2 Details Category: Antibodies Posted…

European Union flags fly in front of the headquarters of the European Commission. Economists see souring outlook with energy at heart of bloc woes Six months after the start of the…

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - The EU can assume the role of peacemaker in the Taiwan Strait tensions, Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Monday (22 august. …

The headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Ukrainian-occupied region of Crimea was hit by a drone attack early on August 20, a Russian-installed administrator reported. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-based administrator of the…

The U.S. Embassy said in an August 19 statement that the exclusion of the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), one of the "most trusted and experienced election observation organizations " of Georgia, of the…

washington d.c. - The Market Participant Division (MPD) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today that it has issued a Temporary No Action Letter extending CFTC Staff Letter No. 21-20 to swap dealers non-bank (SD)…

August 15, 2022 - The Government of Liberia (GoL) and the European Union (EU) will commission the new electricity substation in Congo Town, which will enable the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to meet the growing demand for…

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has joined the drive of Greece's New Democracy government to explain why the phones of a rival politician and a financial journalist were tapped and the reported use of the Predator spyware .…

Copernicus Sentinel-1 is used to monitor many aspects of our environment, from detecting and tracking oil spills to mapping sea ice, monitoring land surface movements and mapping changes in land use. It also plays a crucial role in…

WASHINGTON (AP) — After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union decided to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin's main channels for spreading propaganda and disinformation about the war.Almost six months later, the…

After declaring victory over the "economic blitzkrieg" of Western sanctions in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin faces continued Western financial support for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces. Moreover, the Kremlin will be forced!-->…

Comment this storyCommentPRAGUE — Liudmyla Chudyjovych had a career as a lawyer in Ukraine and big plans for the future. That was before the Russian invasion forced the 41-year-old to put her daughter's safety first and leave her job and…

Comment this storyCommentFloods, droughts and food shortages are just some of the effects of climate change, while exploitation and corruption fuel social injustice around the world. Governments tackling these problems realize that to…

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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,"…