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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.

Car emissions: Fiat Chrysler grilled on 'defeat devices' — 20 October 2016, 23:16 CET

MEPs on the European Parliament's car emissions inquiry grilled Fiat Chrysler's Chief Technical Officer on possible 'defeat devices' in Fiat diesel engines Monday and the gap between emission values in the lab and real driving conditions.

Britain will play a full role till it leaves the EU, says May — 21 October 2016, 11:23 CET

Britain's new prime minister Theresa May arrived for her first EU summit Thursday, pledging the UK would play a full role until it leaves the EU, and urging a "united European stance in the face of Russian aggression"

EU Court advisor upholds Intel appeal against record EU fine — 25 October 2016, 19:25 CET

Intel's appeal against the imposition by the EU of a EUR 1.06 billion fine for abuse of its dominant position should be referred back to the European Court of Justice, its Advocate General said on Thursday.

Websites can store IP Addresses, rules EU Court — 20 October 2016, 18:41 CET

A website operator can store certain personal data relating to visitors of the site if it helps to identify the visitor and also to protect itself against cyber attacks, the EU's top court ruled on Thursday.

Steel, market access top China-EU talks agenda — 20 October 2016, 00:26 CET

The EU and China held their 6th annual EU-China High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue in Brussels Tuesday with steel over-capacity and market access at the top of their agenda.

Give us the tools to combat unfair trade, says Brussels — 20 October 2016, 00:26 CET

The EU Commission called on Member States Wednesday to support its efforts to provide the EU with stronger and more robust defence instruments against unfair trade.

EU to extend digital partnership to eastern neighbours — 19 October 2016, 00:26 CET

The EU Commission hosted a ministerial meeting with Eastern Partnership countries Tuesday with a view to extending the Digital Single Market to its east European neighbours.

Belgium holds back EU-Canada trade deal — 19 October 2016, 22:32 CET

Agreement on a major trade deal between the EU and Canada was held up Tuesday when Belgium prevented unanimous agreement by EU ministers on its ratification.