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EU offers young people 35,500 free train passes
The EU Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round Tuesday, offering thousands of young people free train travel around Europe in its latest call under the DiscoverEU programme.
Oil import dependency at highest point in 2022
EU import dependency for the entire family of crude oil and petroleum products surged to a new record high of 97.7% in 2022, according to figures published Tuesday from EU statistics agency Eurostat.
Brussels demands answers on launch of TikTok Lite in France, Spain
The European Commission sent TikTok a request for information Wednesday for details on the risk assessment TikTok should have carried out before deploying the new app TikTok Lite in the EU.
Nearly half of people in EU stream TV or videos
65 per cent of individuals in the European Union engaged in streaming TV or videos online in 2022, according to a set of figures released Tuesday by the EU's statistics agency Eurostat.
MEPs approve reforms for sustainable gas market
The EU Parliament adopted plans Thursday to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market and lead to a market which is more sustainable and resilient.
Green light for energy performance of buildings law
The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.
EUR 652m funding for leading researchers in Europe
The European Research Council (ERC) announced Thursday the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants of EUR 625 million.
Green light for EU's Migration and Asylum Pact
The European Parliament ended political deadlock Wednesday with its green light to a package of legislative texts for comprehensive reform of European migration and asylum policy.
Brussels paves way for 'air taxis', innovative drone uses
The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a set of measures to address safety challenges of new emerging air mobility services and ensure their operation will be as safe as those in manned aviation.
2023 wildfire season among worst in EU: report
Last year, over half a million (504,002) hectares - an area twice the size of Luxembourg - was scorched by wildfires, according to an advance report published Wednesday by the EU's research centre.
EU funding of EUR 424m for zero-emission projects
The European Commission announced Wednesday the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over EUR 424 million in EU support.
Trade support for Ukraine extended, more protection for EU farmers
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a new provisional agreement Monday to extend temporary trade measures for Ukraine, as well as safeguard measures to protect EU farmers.
Brussels opens probes into two Chinese solar companies
The European Commission launched two probes Wednesday under foreign subsidies rules into the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies to bidders in a public procurement procedure.
EU strengthens education, culture links with Japan
EU Commission and Japanese government representatives vowed Wednesday to reinforce links in areas of education, culture and sport and exchange best practices and strategies for policy development.
EU commits to boosting cycling across Europe
Cycling received a boost as a sustainable, accessible and affordable means of transport Wednesday when the EU adopted a European Declaration on Cycling, a significant step in reducing transport emissions.
Brussels rolls out plans for a European degree
The European Commission presented Wednesday three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree.
Bulgaria and Romania join border-free Schengen area
Rules of the border-free Schengen zone applied to Bulgaria and Romania from 31 March, including on issuing Schengen visas and lifting controls at internal air and sea borders.
EU passes new law on environmental crime
The EU Council formally adopted Wednesday a new law to protect the environment through criminal law, to improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences.
EU guidelines to guard against 'systemic risks' online for Euro-elections
The Commission published guidelines Tuesday to help large online platforms mitigate systemic risks online that may impact the integrity of upcoming elections.
54 pct of all EU deaths in 2021 due to circulatory diseases, cancer
There were 5.3 million deaths in the EU in 2021, according to figures from Eurostat, with the main causes of death across the EU being circulatory diseases, cancer and COVID-19.