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EU notes sharp decrease in refugees from Turkey 21 April 2016, 12:28 CET
In a report on implementation of the EU's agreement with Turkey on refugees, the European Commission finds that, continued efforts are needed particularly on 'sustained return and resettlement operations'.

EU set to open up Europe's passenger railway market 21 April 2016, 16:13 CET
The EU reached provisional agreement on opening up the EU market for domestic passenger rail transport, with the aim of boosting the quality of services and improving the performance of the rail sector.

EU proposes visa-free travel for Ukraine citizens 21 April 2016, 00:16 CET
The EU is proposing lifting visa requirements for citizens of Ukraine by adding the country to its list of countries whose citizens are able to travel without a visa to the Schengen area.

EU looks to strengthen security cooperation after attacks 21 April 2016, 00:00 CET
The European Commission urged EU Member States to improve security cooperation on Wednesday, in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels.

EU okays Worldline acquisition of Equens and PaySquare 20 April 2016, 17:06 CET
The European Commission gave its approval Wednesday, subject to conditions, of the proposed acquisition of Equens and its subsidiary PaySquare by Worldline, under the EU Merger Regulation.

Google hit by EU anti-trust charges over Android 21 April 2016, 16:14 CET
The European Commission accused Google Wednesday of breaching EU antitrust rules, 'abusing its dominant position' in the Android market by imposing various restrictions on manufacturers and mobile operators.

EU scientists to benefit from 'European cloud' 19 April 2016, 19:10 CET
A new 'European cloud', unveiled by EU Science Commissioner Carlos Moedas, is to give Europe's researchers and scientists a new virtual environment to help them reap the benefits of a revolution in 'big data'.

Commission plans to digitise Europe's industry 19 April 2016, 19:08 CET
The European Commission set out plans Tuesday to help European industry make the most of new digital technologies and to boost investment in the sector.

EU public procurement changes come into force 19 April 2016, 19:22 CET
New rules designed to open up the EU's public procurement market to competition and prevent 'buy national' policies by public authorities came into force on Monday.

EU agri-food trade continues to increase 22 April 2016, 11:40 CET
EU agri-food exports in February 2016 were worth EUR 10.2 billion, well above export values in January, and even slightly above exports in February last year, according to the EU's latest monthly statistical report.

Mogherini visit boost for EU-Iran cooperation 18 April 2016, 22:27 CET
EU cooperation with Iran was given a boost over the weekend with the visit by EU foreign affairs representative Federica Mogherini to Tehran, where the two sides committed to implementing the action plan agreed in Vienna last year.

Sustainable work and healthy ageing for all: EU launches major campaign 17 April 2016, 23:36 CET
A new EU campaign focuses on Europe’s enterprises and the need to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing from the beginning of working life.

Trade surplus for EU in February of EUR 3.0 bn 16 April 2016, 00:50 CET
The EU recorded a surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world of EUR 3.0 bn in February, compared with +EUR 1.8 bn in February 2015, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the EU's statistical office.

'Trade secrets' directive given EU green light 14 April 2016, 17:45 CET
Euro-MPs gave the green light Thursday to new EU rules to help firms win legal redress against theft or misuse of their trade secrets. The legislation ensures freedom of expression and information, so that the rules do not restrict the work of journalists.

MEPs back EU directive on use of Passenger Name Records 14 April 2016, 17:31 CET
Airlines will have to hand national authorities passengers' data for all flights from third countries to the EU and vice versa under a directive regulating the use of Passenger Name Record data in the EU, approved by the European Parliament.

EU votes in new rules for personal data protection 17 April 2016, 23:37 CET
Euro-MPs have given the green light to new EU data protection rules aiming to give citizens back control of their personal data and create a high, uniform level of data protection across the EU.

This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 19-23 February 2024 23 February 2024, 00:52 CET
Frankfurt will be the home of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority - European Parliament signs agreement with private TV outlets - First vote on the biggest EU customs reform since 1968 - Statement by the Conference of Presidents on the death of Alexei Navalny - Death of Alexei Navalny: MEPs to hear testimonies from the Russian opposition - Air pollution: Deal with Council to improve air quality - Maritime safety: deal on stricter measures to stop shipping pollution - Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims - Textiles and food waste reduction: New EU rules to support circular economy - Transport Committee pushes for "greener" trucks and buses - MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children's toys are safe - Deal on EU economic governance reform - EU Disability and Parking cards: Parliament and Council reach provisional deal - Provisional deal on first EU-wide rules for platform workers - MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy

Top Stories from the European Council - 12-16 February 2024 15 February 2024, 23:38 CET
Digital transformation in enterprises: Council adopts position on upgrading digital company law tools - Updated fisheries measures in the North-East Atlantic: green light from EU member states' representatives - 5th meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council - Maritime safety: Council and Parliament strike a deal for more efficient accident investigations in maritime transport - Immobilised Russian assets: Council decides to set aside extraordinary revenues - Economic governance review: Council and Parliament strike deal on reform of fiscal rules - Asylum and migration reform: EU member states' representatives green light deal with European Parliament - Council and Parliament pave the way for a European disability card and a European parking card for persons with disabilities - Mercury: Council and Parliament strike a deal to completely phase out mercury in the EU

This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 11-15 March 2024 15 March 2024, 00:05 CET
Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela - Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member - Deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking - MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine - Euro 7: Parliament adopts measures to reduce road transport emissions - Media Freedom Act: a new bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom - MEPs call for tougher EU rules to reduce textiles and food waste - Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code - Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules - Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety - Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law - Road safety: deal on more robust investigations of traffic offences - International Women's Day: Give girls role models to overcome obstacles - Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs adopt plans to boost security of digital products - Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs adopt plans to decarbonise the sector - Defective products: revamped rules to better protect consumers from damages - Parliament wants to improve consumer protection against misleading claims

Top Stories from the European Council - 11-15 March 2024 14 March 2024, 23:46 CET
Council and Parliament strike a deal to expand the use of digital tools in EU company law - Council takes first step towards new EU rules on suspending visa-free travel for third countries - Road safety: Council and European Parliament strike a deal for better cooperation on road-safety-related traffic offences - Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months - EU-Switzerland: Council adopts mandate for negotiations on future relationship - Budget 2025: Council agrees on guidelines for next year's EU budget - Platform workers: Council confirms agreement on new rules to improve their working conditions - Eurogroup statement on the fiscal policy orientation for 2025 - EU introduces new rules on transparency and targeting of political advertising - Criminal investigations: Council and EP reach agreement on transfer of proceedings law that will help fight cross-border crime more effectively - Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans: Council agrees its negotiating mandate - Single sky reform: Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve efficiency of air space management in the EU - Cyber solidarity package: Council and Parliament strike deals to strengthen cyber security capacities in the EU - Plant health law: Council and Parliament strike deal to simplify and strengthen current rules

Top Stories from the European Council - 19-23 February 2024 23 February 2024, 00:37 CET
Frankfurt to host EU's new anti-money laundering authority (AMLA) - Moldova: six individuals and one entity listed for undermining the rule of law, stability and security in the country - Safer roads & safer workers: Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the non-road mobile machinery regulation - Ukraine and Moldova: Council adopts its negotiating mandate to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas - 8th Association Council meeting between the EU and Georgia - Medical devices: Council endorses new measures to help prevent shortages - Air quality: Council and Parliament strike deal to strengthen standards in the EU - Equality bodies: Council agrees on final text to strengthen their role across the EU - Taxation: Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes - Consumer rights: final approval for the directive to empower consumers for the green transition - MiFIR and MiFID II: Council adopts new rules to strengthen market data transparency - Climate action: Council and Parliament agree to establish an EU carbon removals certification framework - Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the death of Alexei Navalny - Belarus: Council conclusions confirm EU's unwavering support for democracy and human rights - Humanitarian action: EU introduces further exception to sanctions

This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 12-16 February 2024 15 February 2024, 23:54 CET
Maritime safety: deal on stricter measures to stop shipping pollution - Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims - Textiles and food waste reduction: New EU rules to support circular economy - Transport Committee pushes for "greener" trucks and buses - MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children's toys are safe - Deal on EU economic governance reform - EU Disability and Parking cards: Parliament and Council reach provisional deal - Provisional deal on first EU-wide rules for platform workers - MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy - Human rights breaches in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria - Venezuela: MEPs condemn attacks on opposition's presidential candidate - Serbia did not fulfil its commitments to free and fair elections, say MEPs - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs back rules to support green transition of farmers - Parliament concerned about very serious threats to EU values in Greece - Ensuring euro money transfers arrive within ten seconds - MEPs adopt new rules to limit exposure to harmful substances at the workplace

This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 4-8 March 2024 07 March 2024, 23:38 CET
First go-ahead to renewing trade support for Ukraine and Moldova - Single European Sky: deal on better management of European airspace - International Women's Day 2024: Parliament looks at gender equality in sports - Deal on EU ban on products made with forced labour - Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU - International Women's Day: Women in sport - MEPs: EU must actively support Russia's democratic opposition - MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet - Parliament calls on the EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs to defeat Russia - Parliament backs deeper political and economic ties with Chile - Parliament adopts plan to protect the EU energy market from manipulation - New rules for a responsible and transparent short-term rental sector - Nature restoration: taking better care of habitats in the EU - MEPs back updates to EU rules on driving licences to improve road safety

Top Stories from the European Council - 26 February-1 March 2024 29 February 2024, 23:13 CET
EU long-term budget for 2021-2027: Council concludes the mid-term revision - Bartjan Wegter to become the new EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator - Maritime safety: Council and Parliament strike deals to support clean and modern shipping in the EU - Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative - Belarus: EU prolongs restrictive measures for another year - Protecting workers against lead and diisocyanates: Council signs off on new limit values - Updated fisheries measures in the ICCAT area: Council gives final green light - Police cooperation: Council gives green light to better data exchanges between police authorities - Capital markets union: Council adopts new rules on alternative investment fund managers and plain-vanilla EU investment funds - Council adopts regulation on instant payments - Council conclusions at the start of the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference

This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 26 February-1 March 2024 29 February 2024, 23:29 CET
MEPs: EU must actively support Russia's democratic opposition - MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet - Parliament calls on the EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs to defeat Russia - Parliament backs deeper political and economic ties with Chile - Parliament adopts plan to protect the EU energy market from manipulation - New rules for a responsible and transparent short-term rental sector - Nature restoration: taking better care of habitats in the EU - Foreign policy, security and defence: the EU should focus on strategic alliances - Parliament calls for action against the erosion of EU values in member states - European Parliament signs agreements with the Committee of Regions and the European Investment Bank - MEPs back updates to EU rules on driving licences to improve road - MEPs improve EU protection for quality agricultural products - Yulia Navalnaya: "If you want to defeat Putin, fight his criminal gang" - Waste shipments: MEPs adopt tougher EU rules - Parliament approves key budgetary support for Ukraine and the EU - Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended list of offences and sanctions