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Commission launches first EU tender for 11.6bcm joint gas purchases — 11 May 2023, 01:44 CET

The EU Commission launched an international tender for joint purchasing of EU gas supplies Wednesday, leveraging the EU's collective economic weight through its 'AggregateEU' mechanism.

New European patents framework boost for innovation — 27 April 2023, 21:41 CET

New unified rules on patents, proposed Thursday by the European Commission, will benefit patents holders and users, and will help smaller companies in particular make the most of their inventions.

EU cracks down on online disinformation and illegal content — 25 April 2023, 23:19 CET

The Google and Bing search engines and another 17 online platforms will have to conform to a set of new obligations under the Digital Services Act, the EU Commission announced Tuesday.

EU to reform system for handling failing banks — 19 April 2023, 23:09 CET

The EU Commission put forward proposals Tuesday to strengthen the EU's bank crisis management and deposit insurance framework, with a focus on medium-sized and smaller banks.

Euro-MPs greenlight laws to reach 2030 climate target — 18 April 2023, 16:29 CET

MEPs adopted reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime Tuesday, as well as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.

EU proposes new rules on transfer of criminal proceedings — 07 April 2023, 00:10 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal Thursday for a Regulation which aims to harmonise the rules on transfer of criminal proceedings between EU Member States.

EU strikes deal to boost use of renewable energy — 30 March 2023, 22:02 CET

European Council and Parliament negotiators reached provisional political agreement Thursday to set a renewable energy target of 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up for 45%.

Brussels to cut red tape for cross-border business — 29 March 2023, 23:10 CET

The EU continued its drive to cut red tape for cross-border business Wednesday with a proposal to make it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law.

Energy prices, online safety major concerns for consumers — 27 March 2023, 18:09 CET

High energy prices caused by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and worries about safety and protection online topped the list of concerns listed in Monday's 2023 consumer scoreboard.

EU looks to crack down on misleading green claims — 22 March 2023, 17:49 CET

The European Commission set out rules Wednesday on how companies communicate to ensure misleading green claims and labels do not make it to the market in the first place.

Brussels outlines new framework for net-zero technologies — 16 March 2023, 18:54 CET

The EU Commission proposed a 'Net-Zero Industry Act' Thursday to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

EU Parliament assesses Windsor Framework, citizens’ rights — 15 March 2023, 19:02 CET

MEPs assessing the state of EU-UK relations Wednesday welcomed the deal on the Protocol on Northern Ireland but raised concerns about citizens' rights, including 'pre-settled status' for EU citizens.

EU electricity market reform to boost renewables, protect consumers — 14 March 2023, 18:17 CET

The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU's electricity market Tuesday, to speed up uptake in renewables and the phase-out of gas, and better protect consumers from future price spikes.

Chemical substances top list of non-food health hazards in EU — 14 March 2023, 00:02 CET

Health risks linked to chemical substances were the most frequent type of risk notified to Europe's rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, the EU Commission reported Monday.

EU fiscal policy for 2024 to focus on future growth and debt sustainability — 09 March 2023, 16:27 CET

EU states' fiscal policies in 2024 should ensure medium-term debt sustainability and promote sustainable and inclusive growth, the Commission said Wednesday in its guidance on fiscal policy for next year.

WhatsApp promises EU to change practices — 06 March 2023, 22:16 CET

Following dialogue with consumer protection authorities and the EU Commission, the US WhatsApp messenger service committed Monday to being more transparent on changes to its terms of service.

EU and UK agree Northern Ireland Brexit deal in principle — 27 February 2023, 19:22 CET

The EU Commission and UK Government agreed in principle Monday on a set of joint solutions, the 'Windsor Framework', aimed at addressing the practical challenges faced by the people of Northern Ireland.

EU targets bottom trawling in new sustainable ocean plan — 21 February 2023, 23:17 CET

The European Commission presented a package of measures Tuesday to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries sector including reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Iranian judiciary drawn into net of new EU sanctions — 20 February 2023, 23:47 CET

The EU Council imposed a new set of sanctions on Iran Monday, including on another 32 individuals and two entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

EU set to hit Russia, Iran with new sanctions — 15 February 2023, 22:43 CET

The EU signalled a 10th package of sanctions on Russia Wednesday, with export bans worth more than EUR 11 billion and controls on electronic components used in Russian weapons systems.

MEPs approve zero CO2 emissions for new cars and vans in 2035 — 14 February 2023, 22:50 CET

The European Parliament approved Tuesday new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the EU's 'Fit for 55' package.

European economy set to narrowly avoid recession — 13 February 2023, 22:19 CET

The European Union is set to narrowly avoid the technical recession that was anticipated for the turn of the year, according to the EU's winter economic forecast, published Monday.

Russia "a grave threat to the European way of life": Zelensky — 09 February 2023, 23:27 CET

Russia is trying to annihilate not only sovereign Ukraine, but also the European "way of life", Ukraine's president Zelensky told the European Parliament at an extraordinary plenary session Thursday.

EU Commission travels to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine — 02 February 2023, 22:19 CET

In a visit to the Ukraine capital Thursday, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by 15 of her Commissioners, announced a new EUR 450 million assistance package for 2023.

10 pilot services to boost European cross-border rail — 31 January 2023, 22:06 CET

The EU Commission announced Tuesday support for 10 pilot projects to establish new cross-border rail services or improve existing connections between large EU cities including Paris, Munich and Rome.