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Netflix, Youtube slow streaming networks to help fight Coronavirus — 25 March 2020, 00:25 CET

Netflix and YouTube have agreed to a European request to reduce pressure on the Internet caused by increased demand from social distancing measures in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.

EU plans medical equipment stockpile to help fight shortages — 23 March 2020, 22:58 CET

The EU Commission announced Thursday it is to create a strategic stockpile of medical equipment such as ventilators and protective masks to help EU countries in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: EU passenger rights clarified — 21 March 2020, 00:19 CET

As efforts continue to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission published Wednesday guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner.

EU shuts borders to non-essential travel for 30 days — 18 March 2020, 17:26 CET

EU leaders agreed in a video conference Tuesday that they would reinforce the EU's external borders by placing coordinated, temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU for a period of 30 days.

Is EU's fight against fake news bearing fruit? — 18 March 2020, 23:54 CET

EU efforts to fight the spread of verifiably false or misleading information for the purposes of economic gain or intentionally deceiving the public are to be evaluated by the EU's auditors.

Coronavirus: EU set to relax state aid rules to support Europe's economy — 17 March 2020, 18:25 CET

The EU Commission sent a proposal to Member States Monday for a temporary state aid framework to support Europe's businesses in the context of the shocks the corona virus is causing to the economy.

Coronavirus: EU acts to prevent shortages — 16 March 2020, 17:23 CET

The EU Commission outlined new guidelines related to Coronavirus Monday, aiming to ensure the right treatment of people who have to travel and ensure essential goods and services remain available.

EU package to counter economic impact of Coronavirus — 13 March 2020, 21:33 CET

The EU set out Friday its response to the Coronavirus public health emergency with a package to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, centred on a European coordinated response.

Air passengers entitled to double re-routing compensation, rules EU top Court — 12 March 2020, 22:54 CET

Air passengers compensated for a flight cancellation, who agreed to travel on an alternative flight, are also entitled to be compensated for delay in the re-routed flight, the EU's top Court ruled on Thursday.

Start-ups, SMEs take up EUR 344m EU research funding — 18 March 2020, 00:05 CET

The European Commission announced Thursday that 107 innovative projects from across Europe are to be supported with EUR 344 million through the EU's European Innovation Council pilot.

EU moves to strengthen Coronavirus coordination — 12 March 2020, 21:05 CET

EU health and interior ministers are to consult daily on COVID-19, EU leaders decided at a video conference on Wednesday, ensuring proper coordination and aiming for common European guidance.

EU's Circular Economy plan to clamp down on waste — 13 March 2020, 21:33 CET

The EU's Circular Economy action plan, launched Wednesday by the European Commission, outlines measures to reduce waste along the entire life cycle of products we produce, consume and dispose of.

Coronavirus: Brussels moves to ease slot pressure on airlines — 11 March 2020, 17:40 CET

In response to the Coronavirus' impact on airlines, the EU Commission put forward targeted legislation Tuesday to temporarily alleviate airlines from their airport slot usage obligations under EU law.

New EU strategy to decarbonise Europe's economy — 11 March 2020, 17:40 CET

The EU Commission unveiled a new industrial strategy for Europe Tuesday to help industry's transitions towards climate neutrality and digitalisation, and boost its competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

EU paves way for greener partnership with Africa — 10 March 2020, 23:17 CET

The EU's foreign policy chief and the Commission set out the basis for a new, 'green' strategy with Africa Monday, focusing on green and digital transformation, and promoting sustainable investment and jobs.

Commission sets out agenda for gender equality — 09 March 2020, 18:31 CET

A new Gender Equality Strategy, outlined Thursday by the EU Commission, sets out key actions for the next 5 years and commits the executive to include an equality perspective in all EU policy areas.

Brussels reaches data-sharing agreement with Airbnb, Booking on short-term lets — 10 March 2020, 18:35 CET

A landmark agreement with Airbnb, Booking and others on data sharing, reached Thursday by the EU Commission, will allow Eurostat to publish data on their short-stay accommodations across the EU.

Brussels imposes new anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel — 04 March 2020, 23:31 CET

The EU Commission decided Wednesday to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of steel road wheels originating in China, to be in place as of tomorrow and to remain in place for a 5-year period.

European Climate Law puts EU on course for net zero emissions — 05 March 2020, 23:33 CET

The Commission proposed Wednesday to set Europe on an 'irreversible path to a more sustainable future', enshrining in legislation the EU's political commitment to be climate neutral by 2050.

Global coalition for biodiversity launched on World Wildlife Day — 04 March 2020, 18:16 CET

On World Wildlife Day, and ahead of October's CoP 15 Convention on Biological Diversity, the EU Commission called Tuesday for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness of the need to protect biodiversity.

Brussels urges start to accession talks for Albania, Nth Macedonia — 03 March 2020, 18:35 CET

The EU Commission recommended the opening of accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia Monday, as it presented the countries' latest progress update on reforms related to the rule of law.

EU in solidarity with Greece over refugee crisis — 04 March 2020, 18:17 CET

The EU made a strong show of support for Greece Tuesday as its leaders were welcomed by Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to review the refugee crisis and tensions at the Greek-Turkish border.

EIB and UNEP strengthen cooperation on climate and environmental actions — 02 March 2020, 16:35 CET

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) agreed Monday to deepen their cooperation to enhance climate and environmental actions.

State aid for Beziers airport, Ryanair link in EU probe — 03 March 2020, 17:09 CET

The European Commission opened an investigation Monday into whether operating aid granted to Béziers airport in France and marketing agreements with Ryanair are in line with EU State aid rules.

UK issues its approach to Future Relationship with the EU — 02 March 2020, 16:26 CET

Britain issued its own approach for the future partnership talks with the European Union Thursday, setting out a suite of proposals in response to the EU's adoption Wednesday of its negotiating directives.