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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.

EU adopts position on climate finance ahead of COP23 — 11 October 2017, 15:30 CET

EU finance ministers met in Luxembourg Tuesday to discuss and adopt the EU’s position on climate finance, ahead of the next international climate summit COP23 in Bonn in November.

Ministers agree deal on Baltic fishing quotas — 10 October 2017, 17:28 CET

EU fisheries ministers agreed Monday on next year's total allowable catches (TACs) and national quotas for the ten commercially most important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea.

EU green light for new rules to resolve tax disputes — 11 October 2017, 15:47 CET

EU finance ministers gave their green light Tuesday to a new system for resolving resolve tax disputes between Member States, including over double taxation, seen as a major obstacle for businesses.

EU, India promise renewed effort on trade talks — 06 October 2017, 22:37 CET

The EU and India agreed Friday to intensify efforts towards a Free Trade Agreement at a summit in New Delhi marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the world's two largest democracies.

EU boost for long-term apprenticeships in Europe — 05 October 2017, 22:49 CET

The EU Commission adopted Thursday a proposal for a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships, with a view to increasing the employability and personal development of apprentices.

MEPs, Council agree provisional deal on anti-dumping — 05 October 2017, 18:40 CET

MEPs and the EU Council have struck an informal deal on measures to strengthen the EU's capacity to protect its producers against unfair trade practices such as dumping and subsidised imports.

Court of Auditors to probe EU animal welfare measures — 05 October 2017, 23:51 CET

The European Court of Auditors has announced it is to examine whether the European Commission and the EU Member States have made effective contributions to the EU’s animal welfare objectives.

MEPs put brake on pesticides plan — 05 October 2017, 13:18 CET

The European Parliament blocked an EU Commission proposal Wednesday which would have exempted some chemicals in pesticides from being identified as endocrine disruptors.

EU VAT reform to crack down on fraud — 05 October 2017, 15:49 CET

The EU Commission set out plans Wednesday for the biggest reform of EU VAT rules in a quarter of a century, hoping to crack down on an estimated EUR 50 billion in tax revenue lost to cross-border VAT fraud.

Brussels takes legal action against Ireland over Apple taxes — 04 October 2017, 23:34 CET

The EU Commission has decided to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to recover from Apple illegal State aid worth up to EUR 13 billion, as required by an earlier Commission decision.

Amazon has to repay EUR 250m in tax benefits, says EU — 04 October 2017, 22:58 CET

Luxembourg has to recover some EUR 250m of tax benefits granted to Amazon, the EU ruled Wednesday, deemed illegal under EU rules, which allowed the firm to pay markedly less tax than other companies.

EU looks to make procurement more efficient and sustainable — 04 October 2017, 15:49 CET

As part of EU efforts to stimulate the economy and unlock investment, the European Commission put forward Tuesday an initiative for more efficient and sustainable procurement, exploiting digital technologies.

MEPs seek cheaper intra-EU phone calls — 04 October 2017, 13:43 CET

Long-distance intra-EU calls should cost the same as calling within the same country, according to a draft law approved by a European Parliament committee on Monday.