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Orbán’s government calls for the immediate provision of resources allocated to the EU
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has informed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of a government decision under which Hungary requests the immediate availability…
EU allows more land to be used for grazing animals labeled ‘counterproductive’
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…
Kyiv: EU leaders express solidarity with Ukraine after Zelensky meeting
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,"…
European Commission blocks Hungary’s attempt to veto deal under FDI rules
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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…
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell visits the Western Balkans
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…
The European Union dashed Ukraine’s hopes of quick accession
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 European Commission’s Higher Fruit Subgroup meets to analyze the market situation
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…
European Union agrees to start considering applications from Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to join…
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…
Putin made the European Union even bigger
"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…
Is the standard of claiming damages from the EU insurmountable? EU Court Refuses to Recognize…
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…
Where are the Ukrainian refugees going?
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 to ‘restrict access’ to Russian state media RT and Sputnik in EU
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…
UK PM says first step has been taken to shut Russia out of global financial system – Business…
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…
EU proposes law forcing big companies to vet suppliers over environmental and human rights concerns
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European Commission adds nuclear energy to taxonomy
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…
EU sends emergency medical supplies to Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion
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…
European Commission labels Chinese screws with duties
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…
European Commission: gas supply on the “safe side” for the winter
"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…
Deal on EU tech rules possible by June, key lawmaker says
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FIBA: the ambassadors of Belgium and the EU were at the match BEL vs. USA
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…
Is a European proposal on imported deforestation too punitive? (remark)
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…
Environmentalists outrage over European slot thefts
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…
European Commission says Golfgate not the only reason for Hogan’s resignation
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.…
Understanding the impact of new EU investment rules – POLITICO
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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…
Italy joins other European Union member states in increasing promise of COVID-19 vaccines in Syria…
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 Russia-Germany gas pipeline becomes a geopolitical lever
The crisis surrounding Ukraine has been a harsh reminder to Europeans of their dependence on Russian energy supplies. As the European Union weighs its…
Putin complains about NATO as US deploys more troops to Europe | Ukraine-Russia crisis
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…
ISPCA asks people to sign petition urging European Commission to uphold animal testing ban
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…
Isar Aerospace wins a 10 million euro launch competition from the European Commission
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…
Viewpoint: How the risk-based ‘precautionary principle’ promoted by Europe has…
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 Infantino welcomes European Commission Vice-President to FIFA Headquarters
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Reuters
ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA President receives Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas in Zurich to discuss…
Google launches new appeal to overturn $2.8 billion fine in EU’s highest court
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 urges Germany and EU not to delay Nord Stream 2
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 Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (“Gymnich”) – 13-14 January 2022
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…
EBA opinion on “De-Risking” – Finance and Banking
European Union: EBA opinion on "risk reduction"…
EU taxonomy also aims to tackle chemical pollution – EURACTIV.com
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…
EU proposal would consider certain nuclear and natural gas projects to be ‘green’…
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"…
EU green rules will do too little to tackle climate change
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…
Online surveillance thrives when fear takes over – Diego Naranjo
European law enforcement has been pushing to end encryption and investigate everyone's online communications.
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In 2020, the European Commission proposed temporary legislation on 'cat control'.…
British holidaymakers will face EU accusations very soon | United Kingdom | News
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…
US and EU to donate 1.7 billion doses of vaccine globally
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.…
Brussels urges new Chilean president to approve trade deal with EU
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…
EU calls for emergency powers on supply chains – POLITICO
The European Commission plans to unveil a proposal for new powers early next year that would allow Brussels to secure its supplies in the event of a crisis, according to an internal message seen by POLITICO's Brussels Playbook.…
European Chips Act: towards European autonomy for semiconductors | Allen & Overy LLP
The European Commission (Commission) plans to pass a European chip law (the law) in 2022. The aim is for the European Union (EU) to double its market share in semiconductors (also known as chips or microchips) by 10%. at least 20% by…
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Nuance Communications Approved by European Commission
The European Commission has just approved Microsoft's $ 16 billion acquisition of Nuance Communications, the AI and speech technology company known for its Dragon software (via Reuters). The acquisition was announced in April and has…
Covid revealed decades of bad EU decisions
In these times of unprecedented social and economic challenges, the EU must self-critically rethink decades of bad decisions. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its social, economic and human consequences demonstrated the failure of…
EU and UNDP participate in Sistan project steering committee meeting
TEHRAN - The Ministry of the Environment (DOE) hosted the first meeting of the Sistan project steering committee on Saturday in Tehran with the participation of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the European Union (EU).…
European Commission to the world: Gig Economy workers are employees
Gorillas, a German food delivery startup, decided to put all of its riders on the payroll from the day!-->…
The European Commission is opening infringement proceedings against Spain to challenge re income tax…
During the first half of December 2021, the European Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Spain asking it to align its rules regarding the taxation of realized capital gains by non-resident…
The problem of the job: who is an employee, anyway?
The boom in the concert economy has turned the world of work upside down. It also raised a fundamental question: who is an employee, anyway? Today anyone can download an app and start their own business. Some of…
European Commission proposes guidelines for workers’ rights at Uber and Deliveroo –…
The European Commission on Thursday released draft guidelines outlining workers' rights for online companies such as Uber and Deliveroo.The package aims to help develop digital labor platforms by ensuring that workers enjoy the same labor…
EXCLUSIVE Microsoft to win EU antitrust deal for $ 16 billion Nuance deal, sources say
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European Commission makes its software open source for the benefit of society
The European Commission has announced that it is adopting new rules for open source software, which would allow it to release software under open source licenses. The move follows a…
EXCLUSIVE EU antitrust regulator seeks comment on Microsoft’s Nuance deal
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Pope Francis denounces the migrant crisis in Europe as a “shipwreck of civilization”…
LESBOS, Greece - During a visit aimed at stinging the conscience of Europe, Pope Francis returned on Sunday to Lesbos, the Greek island that has become the symbol of the continent's migration crisis.
"We are in the era of…
Joint statement by the United States of America and the European Union
Joint statement by the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission
Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Department…
European Commission fines five banks over forex spot trading cartel
By Giulia Petroni The European Commission on Thursday announced that it had fined Barclays PLC, UBS Group AG, HSBC Holdings PLC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Suisse Group AG € 344 million ($ 389.6 million) for participating…
European Commission downplays fears of food shortage amid skyrocketing energy prices –…
A senior European Commission official played down fears that soaring energy costs could cause food shortages in the coming months, after MEPs warned on Tuesday of the economic pressures farmers face.
Farmers have seen the…
Germany finally has a government ready to lead Europe – POLITICO
Guy Verhofstadt is a member of the European Parliament. He is the former leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and a former Prime Minister of Belgium.
Europe was born out of crisis situations, according…
European Union suspends flights to southern Africa over concerns over COVID-19 variants –…
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Carbios receives support from the European Commission through the LIFE program
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Regulatory news:
Carbios (Paris: ALCRB) (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a pioneer in the development of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end of life of plastic and textile…
EU threatens to blacklist airlines linked to border influx | European Union
The EU has released a bill that would blacklist airlines and travel operators that transport people to border countries as part of attempts to destabilize the bloc, in its latest response to the border crisis Polish-Belarusian.The proposal…
EU anti-Semitism coordinator honored by Jewish group
European Commission Anti-Semitism Coordinator Katherina von Schnurbein will receive the 2021 Rabbi Moshe Rosen Prize, one of the highest awards from the Conference of European Rabbis (CER).
He honors his "exceptional example…
Across Europe Protests Multiply Against Coronavirus Restrictions | Seattle weather
BRUSSELS - Protests against coronavirus restrictions have erupted across Europe - including clashes in…
The European Commission has called for improving the legal definition of “terrorism”
The European Commission should provide more legal clarity on the definition of "terrorism" in EU criminal law - in order to prevent fundamental rights abuses and discrimination, according to a report by the Fundamental Rights Agency. EU…
European Commission approves acquisition of Destia by Bouygues
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Europe adopts new sanctions against Belarus
SOKOLKA, Poland - A few kilometers from here, in the small Polish town of Bohoniki, a young Syrian, Ahmed Al Hasan, was buried on Monday. The 19-year-old man died at the end of October in a river in this frozen, forested buffer zone where…
Poll of MEPs on Polish Prime Minister’s speech to the EU
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So far, Morawiecki's harsh tactics and harsh language have failed to deliver tangible results, although his offensive has definitely reshaped the debate on the issue of Poland's compliance with EU values. . I was in Strasbourg…
The European Commission issues the world’s largest green bond
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
On October 12, 2021, the European Commission (EC) issued its very first NextGenerationEU green bond, raising a total of € 12…
EMEA regulations: European Commission adopts delegated act
In recent news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the European Commission announced the adoption of the Delegated Act on Cybersecurity for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), aiming to ensure a higher level of cybersecurity,…
Technology and sustainability in the spotlight: European Commission adopts 2022 work program –…
European Union: Technology and sustainability in the spotlight: European Commission adopts 2022 work program…
Research community demands rapid UK association with Horizon
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Prominent members of the European Union's research and innovation community issued a joint open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for "swift and decisive action" to…
The European Union will not outlaw all of Hezbollah
EU currently designates Hezbollah 'military wing' under EU sanctions regime to fight terrorismThe European Union will not ban the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah movement.Asked about a total ban on Hezbollah, Katharina von Schnurbein, coordinator…
Moon and EU chief agree to boost vaccine supply to developing countries
President Moon Jae-in (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a photo before holding a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Rome on Saturday. (Yonhap)South Korean President Moon Jae-in and…
Somehow, Adolf Hitler received a European passport for the Covid vaccine
Photo: JOEL SAGET / AFP (Getty Images)The former supreme leader of 1940s Germany appears to be alive and well, if the European Union digital vaccination certificate program is to believe. In fact, he's doing better than "fine" he was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nvidia Arm Deal under closer scrutiny by European Commission
With lingering concerns about the potential to stifle competition in the proposed acquisition of Arm by Nvidia for $ 40 billion, the European Commission (EC) opens an "in-depth investigation" into the case to give itself more time to…
EU exports increased thanks to tighter implementation and enforcement of trade agreements and global…
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The effective implementation and enforcement of EU trade agreements and international trade rules added 5.4 billion euros to EU…
No room for Polish “war” rhetoric, says Commission
The European Commission has declared that "war" rhetoric has no place in Europe, following an interview with the Financial Times by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki."There is no room for rhetoric referring to war between member…
Why are the Western Balkans important for the European Union? – Analysis – Eurasia…
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The European Union is juggling several problems at the same time and coming back to most of them. EU representatives organized a summit with the Western Balkans to continue accession and integration negotiations. The…
VHP writes to UN Human Rights Commission and EU to “save” Hindus in Bangladesh
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) wrote to heads of the United Nations, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the European Union on Saturday, calling on them to take note of the recent attacks on the Hindu…
EAM S Jaishankar meets the Director of the WTO, Vice-President of the European Commission
Union Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday.
“I met the Managing Director @wto @NOIweala. I spoke about the need for reformed…
EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid mounting Chinese pressure
European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager delivers a speech during a debate on political relations and cooperation between the EU and Taiwan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, October 19, 2021. Ronald…
European Commission presents toolkit of measures to tackle rising energy prices – Eurasia…
The European Commission has adopted a communication on energy prices, to fight against the exceptional rise in world energy prices, which is expected to last all winter, and to help European citizens and businesses. The Communication…
Romania has the highest COVID death rate in the world
The health crisis in Romania has taken a dramatic turn. Romania's vaccination campaign coordinator Valeriu Gheorghiţă says Romania is already in the same scenario as Italy was last year, writes Cristian Gherasim, correspondent in…
EU warns of fuel poverty due to falling energy prices | News | DW
European Labor Commissioner Nicolas Schmit warned on Sunday against an increase in so-called energy poverty in Europe this winter due to the sharp rise in energy prices. He told German news agency DPA that there are already millions of…
EU efforts to ‘relocate’ drug production stumbles over subsidy rules – POLITICO
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The EU's stated goal of bringing pharmaceutical production back to the country clashes with the reality of its own rules on public investment.
At least theoretically,…
Bright and happy European citizens as Maros refuses to sing the blues
It was Mood Indigo, or maybe Song Sung Blue as Maros Sefcovic strode into the EU press conference room in cavernous airplane hangar style. Resplendent in an azure riot - sky blue tie and navy blue jacket on a blue campanula background -…
Polexit judgment could be decisive moment in European Commission presidency by Ursula von der Leyen,…
Last week, the long-awaited judgment of the so-called Polish Constitutional Court sent shockwaves across Europe.
The General Court, made up of…
No place for fascism in modern European Greece
"In modern European Greece, but also in democratic Thessaloniki, there is no room for fascism and Nazism," European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas said on Sunday during her visit to the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki.
"Those…
Britain will insist on need for ‘significant change’ in Northern Ireland protocol
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will tell the European Union again next week that a "significant change" to the Northern Ireland protocol is vital for restoring genuinely good relations between London and Brussels.FILE PHOTO: A 'No Hard Border'…
Why is Poland fighting against the supremacy of the courts of the European Union?
BRUSSELS - Poland threw the gauntlet at the European Union on Thursday when its constitutional court ruled that the Polish constitution in some cases overturns rulings by the bloc's highest court.The Polish judgment, which directly calls…
EU lawmakers reflect on changes that could subject European businesses to EU tech rules
STRASBOURG, October 6 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers could lower a threshold determining which companies will be subject to new technology rules, a senior European lawmaker said on Wednesday.The proposal could mean that some European…
European Parliament calls for ban on facial recognition – POLITICO
The European Parliament today called for a ban on police use of facial recognition technology in public places and predictive policing, a controversial practice of using AI tools in the hope of profiling potential criminals even…
Romania’s ruling coalition collapses after less than a year in power
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Romania's recovery and resilience plan, an important step towards the EU disbursing € 14.2 billion in grants and € 14.9 billion in loans to Romania under the Recovery and…
Registry, drug trafficking threatens Albania’s chances of EU membership | Europe | News and…
Prosecutor Altin Dumani knows there is a lot to do. A lot. His office in Tirana, the capital of Albania, is full of stacks of documents. All of the cases concern organized crime, particularly drug trafficking and corruption, issues that…
Samos: where Europe has lost its values and its moral responsibility | Refugees
As you read this, refugees and migrants on the Greek island of Samos are being relocated against their will from a makeshift camp to a new prison-like center. The new so-called “closed controlled access” camp is intended to accommodate up…
Polish court postpones ruling on EU rule of law for fourth time
The flags of the European Union and Poland fly in Mazeikiai, Lithuania on April 5, 2019. REUTERS / Ints Kalnins / File PhotoWARSAW, Sept. 30 (Reuters) - The Polish Constitutional Court on Thursday postponed for the fourth time a ruling on…
The head of the European Commission seeks to reassure Serbia on the candidacy for the EU
BELGRADE, Sept.30 (Reuters) - The European Commission decided on Thursday to reassure Serbia about its future membership of the European Union after an internal document in Brussels showed that EU states could no longer agree to guarantee…