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Brexit, political uncertainty reel back EU growth forecasts — 10 November 2016, 11:23 CET

The EU Commission trimmed its growth forecast for the European economy Wednesday, with political uncertainty, Brexit and weak global trade weighing on growth prospects.

'Difficult moment' in EU-US relations as EU congratulates Trump — 09 November 2016, 13:13 CET

The presidents of the European Union's three main institutions congratulated Donald Trump Wednesday on his election as the next President of the United States.

Call for vigilance over bird flu in Europe — 08 November 2016, 23:59 CET

The European Commission called Tuesday for vigilance by EU Member States' authorities and Europe's poultry sector and said bio-security needed to be stepped up on poultry farms.

EU on course to reach 2020 target: EEA report — 09 November 2016, 13:16 CET

Emissions across the European Union in 2015 were 22 per cent lower than 1990 levels, despite a slight increase compared to 2014, according to new reports from the European Environment Agency.

EU tax havens blacklist set for end 2017 — 09 November 2016, 18:15 CET

EU finance ministers agreed Tuesday on the criteria and process for establishing an EU list of tax havens, or non-cooperative jurisdictions in taxation matters, with a view to finalising a list by the end of 2017.

Hungarian ad tax 'breaches EU State aid rules' — 08 November 2016, 17:02 CET

The Hungarian advertisement tax is in breach of EU State aid rules, the European Commission has found, because its progressive tax rates grant a selective advantage to certain companies.

Eurogroup reports progress on Greece, Cyprus — 08 November 2016, 00:40 CET

EU finance ministers heard positive reports on Greece's moves towards economic stability and the recovery of the Cypriot economy at their meeting in Brussels on Monday.

Paris climate agreement enters into force — 08 November 2016, 00:43 CET

The Paris Agreement on climate change entered legally into force Friday following the EU's ratification, just days before the start of the UN climate conference in Marrakesh.

Brussels approves EUR 222m funding for green projects — 05 November 2016, 00:16 CET

The European Commission approved funding of some EUR 222.7 million Thursday for 144 new projects to support the EU's transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

UK Court ruling puts Brexit on hold — 08 November 2016, 00:44 CET

Theresa May does not have the power to give notice to withdraw from EU membership without consulting Parliament, the High Court ruled Thursday, arousing the anger of Britain's anti-EU politicians.

EU signs CETA trade deal with Canada — 31 October 2016, 00:05 CET

EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Brussels Sunday to sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA).

Brussels set to act on antimicrobial resistance — 29 October 2016, 11:39 CET

The EU is to bring out a new action plan next year to combat antimicrobial resistance - the ability of micro-organisms to resist antimicrobial treatments, especially antibiotics.

EU go-ahead for Canada CETA trade deal — 29 October 2016, 00:36 CET

The EU gave the go-ahead Friday to the comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Canada (CETA) following resolution of concerns from Belgium's Wallonia region.

MEPs call on Turkey to free journalists — 27 October 2016, 23:38 CET

The European Parliament called on Turkish authorities in a resolution adopted on Thursday to free journalists being held "without compelling evidence of criminal activity".

EU widens sanctions against Syria regime — 29 October 2016, 00:36 CET

The EU widened restrictive measures against the Syrian regime to another ten people Thursday, for being responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria.

Brussels presents Atlantic and North Sea fish quotas — 29 October 2016, 11:42 CET

The European Commission presented its proposal Thursday for 2017 fishing quotas in the Atlantic and the North Sea, in preparation for the Fisheries Council in December.

France Télécom loses pensions appeal at EU Court — 27 October 2016, 14:25 CET

The EU Court of Justice rejected Wednesday an appeal by France Télécom against a European Commission decision over the company's financing of reform of pensions for its civil servants.

Public websites to be accessible to all — 27 October 2016, 12:25 CET

The websites of hospitals, courts and other public sector bodies will have to be made accessible to disabled and elderly people, under new EU-wide rules approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

MEPs call for limit on trans fats in food — 26 October 2016, 23:18 CET

The European Parliament voted Wednesday for mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans fats, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity.

Temporary EU border controls extended 3 months — 27 October 2016, 12:31 CET

The EU Commission proposed Wednesday to prolong controls at certain internal Schengen borders - in Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway - for a further three months.

Commission outlines work programme for 2017 — 26 October 2016, 13:39 CET

The Juncker Commission presented its third annual Work Programme Tuesday, aiming to "deliver a Europe that protects, empowers and defends", and a focus on the big challenges that Europe faces.

EU corporate tax reform targets multinationals — 26 October 2016, 23:20 CET

The EU Commission announced plans Tuesday for major reform of corporate tax in the EU, clamping down on tax avoidance by multinationals, who would have to be taxed where they make their profits.

MEPs call for common EU defence policy — 26 October 2016, 01:10 CET

The EU should tackle Europe's deteriorating security by helping its armed forces to work together better, as a first step towards a common defence policy, MEPs on the foreign affairs committee said Monday.

EU summit ends without Canada trade deal — 21 October 2016, 18:39 CET

The signing of the EU's comprehensive trade deal with Canada continued to be held up at an EU summit in Brussels Friday by objections from Belgium's tiny region of Wallonia.

EUR 2.5 bn for Erasmus+ education programme in 2017 — 20 October 2016, 23:51 CET

The Commission published its 2017 Call for Proposals for the EU's education programme Erasmus+, making EUR 2.5bn available - a 13% increase on last year and a record rise since the programme's start.