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EU reaches political agreement on adequate minimum wage
The European Parliament and EU Member States reached political agreement Tuesday on EU rules to set adequate minimum wages, as provided by national law and/or collective agreements.
Croatia set to adopt euro on 1 January
Croatia is ready to adopt the euro on 1 January 2023, the European Commission concluded on Wednesday in a review of the country's preparedness to join the single currency area.
EU climate spending overstated: auditors
The EU missed a self-imposed target of spending at least 20 per cent of its 2014-2020 budget on climate action, according to a report published Monday by the European Court of Auditors.
EU bans Russian oil in new sanctions package
EU leaders at a summit Tuesday agreed a sixth package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, covering crude oil and petroleum products delivered from Russia to Member States.
EU strengthens rules for placing medical tests on market
As of 26 May, new rules to better protect public health and patient safety, on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV tests, pregnancy tests or COVID-19 tests, are applicable.
New rules will shield European consumers from unfair practices online
New consumer rights come into force on 28 May, with the EU's 'Better enforcement and modernisation Directive' to protect consumers from unfair practices online to the same extent that they are offline.
EU proposes tougher rules on assets of oligarchs
The European Commission proposed Wednesday new EU-wide rules on freezing and confiscating the assets of criminals and oligarchs who violate sanctions imposed against them.
EU reaches deal on plans to restock gas reserves
EU Parliament and states reached agreement Thursday on a regulation to set mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities to ensure security of energy supply across the EU each winter.
EU maps path away from Russian fossil fuels, Covid
The European Commission issued its spring semester package Monday, providing guidance for EU Member States' economies to break free from the impact of COVID and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EU supports Ukraine economy with temporary trade liberalisation
EU ministers gave the green light to significant support to Ukraine's economy Tuesday with a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union and other trade concessions.
EU to recognise COVID-19 as occupational disease
Member States, workers and employers in an EU advisory health committee reached agreement Wednesday on the need to recognise COVID-19 as an occupational disease in health and social care.
EU moves to end reliance on Russian fossil fuels
The EU presented its response to the global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Wednesday, with plans to save energy, produce clean energy, and diversify energy supplies.
MEPs want reform of EU emissions trading system
Euro-MPs called Tuesday for the EU's Emissions Trading System to be reformed and its scope enlarged, aiming to incentivise industries to reduce their emissions and invest in low-carbon technologies.
Russia's war with Ukraine hits EU growth outlook
The European Union downgraded its forecasts for economic growth Monday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine leads to a surge in energy prices and drives inflation to record highs.
EU-Japan reinforce relations
The EU and Japan took steps to strengthen relations Thursday, in digital technologies, trade and investments, climate action, biodiversity protection, sustainable development and security.
EU mulls tougher law on environmental liability
The EU Commission launched a consultation Thursday on the Environmental Liability Directive, the EU framework to prevent and remedy damage to land, water and biodiversity based on the 'polluter pays' principle.
EU to bolster financial sector's defence against cyber-attacks
EU Parliament and Council provisionally agreed Tuesday to strengthen the IT security of Europe's financial sector, to ensure it can maintain resilient operations in any severe operational disruption.
EU strategy to make Internet safer for children
The EU adopted Wednesday a new European strategy for 'a Better Internet for Kids', aiming to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered and respected online.
Europe's efforts on battery production under EU scrutiny
The EU's auditors launched an audit Tuesday to look into the effectiveness of Commission efforts to develop a globally competitive and sustainable value chain for batteries in the European Union.
EU consults on Payments Services Directive review
The European Commission launched a public consultation Tuesday to gather evidence for the revised Payment Services Directive review and to inform its work on open finance.