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EU top Court affirms freedom of establishment — 26 October 2017, 00:12 CET

An EU Member State cannot impose mandatory liquidation on firms that transfer their registered office to another state, the European Court of Justice affirms in a ruling upholding freedom of establishment under EU law.

EU votes in stricter limits on exposure to carcinogens at work — 25 October 2017, 23:35 CET

Stricter EU rules to better protect workers from exposure to carcinogens at work - which could help save up to 100,000 lives in the next 50 years - won the EU Parliament’s final approval Wednesday.

Go-ahead for new entry/exit system for EU borders — 25 October 2017, 23:02 CET

The European Parliament gave the go-ahead Wednesday to a common electronic entry/exit system to register entry and exit data of non-EU nationals crossing the external borders of EU Member States.

MEPs want EU-wide protection for whistleblowers — 24 October 2017, 23:20 CET

Whistleblowers acting in the public interest deserve proper protection and support, MEPs said Tuesday as they called for an EU-wide protection plan giving legal protection against retaliation.

MEPs demand phasing out of glyphosate weedkiller — 25 October 2017, 23:04 CET

The European Parliament voted Tuesday for immediate restrictions on the use of controversial glyphosate-based herbicides, leading to a full ban on use of the substance by December 2022.

Ministers agree position on EU posted workers directive — 25 October 2017, 23:04 CET

EU ministers agreed a compromise Monday on the posting of workers directive, allowing posted workers to generally benefit from the same rules governing pay and working conditions as local workers.

Safer sea travel as EU adopts rules on passenger ships — 24 October 2017, 13:39 CET

Tougher safety rules and standards for passengers ships in Europe were given the final go-ahead by EU ministers Monday, as they adopted three directives to simplify and improve passenger safety.

No breakthrough on Brexit at EU summit — 20 October 2017, 17:37 CET

Despite an appeal by the British prime minister, a breakthrough on the Brexit talks was not forthcoming on the second day of an EU summit that focused on migration, digital Europe, defence, and external relations.

Migration and Iran head EU summit agenda — 19 October 2017, 18:05 CET

On the agenda of EU leaders meeting at a summit on Thursday will be migration, the digital single market, defence and security, relations with Iran, Turkey and North Korea, and the state of the Brexit talks.

MEPs propose ban on glyphosate herbicide by 2020 — 19 October 2017, 14:06 CET

MEPs on the European Parliament's Environment Committee backed Wednesday a full ban on glyphosate-based herbicides by December 2020 and immediate restrictions on the use of the substance.

Over half of Britons see EU membership as a benefit: survey — 19 October 2017, 13:38 CET

55 per cent of British people consider EU membership to have been of benefit to the country, according to a European Parliament survey published Wednesday, with only 26 per cent seeing no benefit.

Police height limit may discriminate against women: EU Court — 18 October 2017, 23:10 CET

A Greek law laying down a minimum height requirement irrespective of sex, as a criterion for admission to a police school, may discriminate against women, the EU's top court ruled on Wednesday.

EU-US Privacy Shield review finds room for improvement — 18 October 2017, 21:03 CET

The EU- U.S. Privacy Shield is doing a good job in protecting the personal EU personal data but there is some room for improving its implementation, the Commission says in its first annual review.

EU bolsters defences against terrorism — 18 October 2017, 18:32 CET

A package of anti-terrorism measures announced Wednesday will help address vulnerabilities exposed by recent terrorist attacks and make a real difference in enhancing security, says the EU Commission.

MEPs demand fair protection for posted workers — 18 October 2017, 18:32 CET

MEPs adopted new draft rules Tuesday to ensure that posted workers are better protected and fair competition for companies, with changes concerning remuneration, duration of posting and temporary agencies.

New guidelines to cut EU food waste — 16 October 2017, 18:08 CET

Guidelines to lifting barriers to food donation in the EU, just published by the Commission, clarify relevant EU legislation and are seen as a key deliverable of the EU's 'circular economy'.

Sustainable forests: EU agrees general approach for 2021-30 — 17 October 2017, 23:24 CET

EU environment ministers have come to a general agreement on new rules for more sustainable and climate-friendly use of lands and forests across Europe over the period 2021-2030.

MEPs tackle unfair food practices — 12 October 2017, 21:10 CET

Food companies are alleged to be selling lower quality food products in some EU countries. The European Parliament's internal market committee looked into the issue Wednesday.

Pesticides must be checked for harmful chemicals: MEPs — 12 October 2017, 20:45 CET

MEPs at a public hearing Wednesday discussed the EU risk assessment of the herbicide glyphosate, demanding that pesticides be checked for endocrine disrupting chemicals.

Sweden EU's top performer on gender equality — 12 October 2017, 20:24 CET

Gender equality in Europe is progressing at a snail's pace, according to an updated Gender Equality Index published Wednesday, showing Sweden as the top-performing country and Greece at the bottom.

Brexit talks at an impasse, says EU's Barnier — 12 October 2017, 18:00 CET

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator called for trust and respect from the United Kingdom Thursday, as he confirmed he could not recommend a start on discussions on future relations to next week's EU summit.

EU, UK clarify position to WTO on tariff quotas after Brexit — 12 October 2017, 13:45 CET

The EU and Britain sent a joint letter to members of the World Trade Organization Wednesday, setting out their intended approach to certain WTO issues arising from the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

EU states set for talks on new telecoms rules, 5G — 12 October 2017, 13:44 CET

EU Member States signalled their readiness Wednesday to begin talks with the European Parliament on new rules for the electronic communications sector that will prepare Europe for the era of 5G.

Brussels pushes ahead with banking risk-reduction package — 11 October 2017, 23:53 CET

A financial system more stable and resilient to shocks will benefit citizens and businesses, the EU Commission said Wednesday as it outlined plans to accelerate completion of the EU's Banking Union.

MEPs back law for more energy-efficient buildings — 11 October 2017, 15:45 CET

MEPs in committee gave their backing Wednesday to a revision of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aiming to ensure that all new buildings in the EU are as energy-efficient as possible by 2050.