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Trade barriers on the increase, says EU — 27 June 2017, 13:29 CET

The "scourge of protectionism" is on the rise, the European Commission warned on Monday as it released a report detailing a 10 per cent increase in obstacles currently hindering European exports.

EU agrees revisions on hazardous substances in electrical equipment — 23 June 2017, 00:09 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional agreement Wednesday on a proposal for a revised directive on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

EU agrees deal to better protect consumers — 22 June 2017, 22:57 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached preliminary agreement Wednesday to strengthen cooperation between EU national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.

Security takes centre stage at EU summit — 22 June 2017, 22:37 CET

EU leaders in Brussels for a two-day summit Thursday agreed to cement European cooperation in defence, and called on social media companies to prevent the spread of terrorist material on the Internet.

Non-EU nationals entitled to social benefits: EU Court — 21 June 2017, 23:43 CET

A non-EU national holding a single work permit in a Member State enjoys, as a general rule, the social security benefits provided for that state's nationals, the EU's top Court ruled on Wednesday.

EU fines car lighting systems cartel EUR 27m — 21 June 2017, 23:11 CET

The European Commission fined Automotive Lighting and Hella a total of EUR 27 million Wednesday for participating in a cartel concerning the supply of vehicle lighting systems in the European Economic Area.

EU transparency rules target tax avoidance planners — 21 June 2017, 22:31 CET

The EU Commission proposed Wednesday tough new transparency rules for intermediaries - tax advisers, accountants, banks and lawyers - who design and promote tax planning schemes for their clients.

Europe still playing catch-up on innovation: report — 21 June 2017, 00:26 CET

The European Union is catching up with Canada and the US in terms of innovation performance, but the picture among Member States is more mixed, with innovation improving in 15 out of 28 states last year.

Counter-terrorism is EU's highest security priority — 20 June 2017, 18:30 CET

Counter-terrorism is the highest security priority for the EU, foreign affairs ministers declared at their Council meeting Monday, as they debated the EU response to the recent attacks in the EU and beyond.

Brexit talks kick off in 'positive and constructive tone' — 19 June 2017, 14:26 CET

Brussels and the United Kingdom launched formal talks on Britain's exit from the European Union Monday, with the UK expressing a desire to build "a new, deep and special partnership with the European Union".

MEPs target fake news and illegal online content — 15 June 2017, 22:22 CET

Current laws regulating online platforms need to be updated for the digital age, the European Parliament urged Thursday, reflecting increasing public disquiet about fake news and illegal content.

EU agrees better protection for workers from cancer-causing substances — 15 June 2017, 22:37 CET

EU Member States reached a general agreement Thursday to guarantee the protection at the workplace of more than 4 million workers from exposure to cancer-causing chemical substances.

Go-ahead for talks on mandatory EU lobby register — 15 June 2017, 22:26 CET

Negotiations between MEPs, the Commission and Council on a mandatory Transparency Register for EU lobbyists were given the go-ahead by European Parliament political groups Thursday.

EU Parliament backs new carbon cuts — 15 June 2017, 00:57 CET

The European Parliament gave its backing Wednesday to plans for new compulsory greenhouse gas cuts under the Paris agreement on climate change following a debate on the announced U.S. withdrawal.

End of mobile roaming charges in the EU — 14 June 2017, 22:40 CET

EU roaming charges no longer apply from 15 June 2017, meaning Europeans who travel within the EU will be able to call, text and connect on their mobile devices at the same price as they pay at home.

Gibraltar and UK are single entity, says EU Court — 14 June 2017, 18:21 CET

Providing services by operators established in Gibraltar to persons established in the UK constitutes, in EU law, a situation confined in all respects within a single Member State, the EU's top court has ruled.

MEPs vote in simpler energy efficiency labels — 13 June 2017, 23:34 CET

The EU Parliament gave the green light Tuesday for simpler energy efficiency labels for household appliances, enabling customers to choose products reducing energy consumption and their energy bills.

EU gives conditional approval to Nordic Capital buy of Intrum Justitia — 13 June 2017, 22:51 CET

The EU Commission approved Tuesday the acquisition of Intrum Justitia by Nordic Capital, conditional on the divestment of overlapping debt collection and debt purchasing activities.

U.S. subsidies to Boeing illegal, says WTO — 13 June 2017, 18:59 CET

The United States has continued to illegally subsidise aircraft manufacturer Boeing, causing significant harm to European competitor Airbus, the WTO found on Friday.

EU imposes import duties to counter Chinese subsidies on steel — 12 June 2017, 15:46 CET

The EU Commission has imposed definitive anti-subsidy duties of up to 35.9 per cent on Chinese hot-rolled flat steel used in shipbuilding, gas containers, pressure vessels, tubes and energy pipelines.

Brussels seeks mandate to negotiate with Russia on Nord Stream 2 — 12 June 2017, 00:32 CET

The European Commission asked EU Member States Friday for a mandate to negotiate with the Russia the key principles for the operation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.

EU agrees plan for cheaper cross-border parcel delivery — 12 June 2017, 00:34 CET

The EU Council agreed its stance Friday on a legislative proposal for cheaper parcel deliveries and convenient return options even to and from peripheral regions in the EU.

Brussels boost for Europe's aviation sector — 08 June 2017, 22:44 CET

The European Commission pressed ahead with implementation of its 'Aviation Strategy for Europe' Thursday with a series of measures in support of open and connected aviation markets in the EU.

Brexit spurs reboot of EU's capital markets union — 08 June 2017, 21:00 CET

As Europe faces up to the departure of its biggest financial centre, the European Commission moved Thursday to strengthen its Capital Markets Union project to unlock funding for growth in Europe.

Top EU Court upholds ban on sugar health claims — 08 June 2017, 15:39 CET

The EU's top Court upheld a Commission ban on health claims relating to glucose Thursday, saying these encouraged sugar consumption against generally accepted principles of nutrition and health.