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Brussels looks to strengthen cybersecurity defence of EU institutions — 22 March 2022, 22:31 CET

The European Commission proposed Tuesday a new set of rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.

EU states agree to reduce persistent organic pollutants in waste — 21 March 2022, 23:50 CET

EU environment ministers have agreed to negotiate an agreement with the European Parliament on a regulation that aims to further restrict the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste.

EU unites behind stronger security and defence plan — 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET

The EU Council gave formal approval Monday to its 'strategic compass', its ambitious plan to strengthen the EU's security and defence policy by 2030 in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine.

EU researchers secure EUR 632m to tackle big scientific questions — 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET

The European Research Council (ERC) awarded EUR 632 million of 'consolidator grants' Thursday to mid-career researchers to help them consolidate their teams and conduct pioneering research.

EU reviews state aid rules for banks in difficulty — 17 March 2022, 22:13 CET

The EU Commission was gathering views Thursday on EU state aid rules for banks in difficulty from parties with interest in the matter, such as individuals or groups, academia and research institutions.

EU lays out EUR 2 bn to mitigate effects of Brexit — 16 March 2022, 23:24 CET

The European Commission gave its approval Monday to the disbursement to a group of 12 EU Member States of more than EUR 2 billion under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve.

End-of-life cars in EU cartel probe — 16 March 2022, 23:24 CET

The European Commission conducted unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of companies active in the automotive sector Wednesday located in several EU Member States.

EU releases funding for urgent help to Ukraine refugees — 16 March 2022, 23:15 CET

The EU Council agreed Wednesday to mobilise cohesion funding to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military aggression, as well as efforts to tackle the extended impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU agrees new package of sanctions against Russia — 15 March 2022, 16:24 CET

The EU set out a new package of sanctions against Russia Tuesday, prohibiting new investments in Russia's energy sector and the provision of credit rating services to any Russian person or entity.

EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads — 14 March 2022, 22:49 CET

The EU opened an antitrust investigation Friday into whether an agreement between Google and Meta for online display advertising may have breached EU competition rules.

EU Parliament endorses more sustainable batteries — 12 March 2022, 17:06 CET

The EU Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a report Thursday to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information.

EU leaders vow to bolster defence capabilities — 11 March 2022, 21:41 CET

EU leaders at the end of a two-day summit Friday adopted a declaration outlining plans to bolster the EU's defence capabilities, reduce energy dependencies and build a more robust economic base.

Brussels approves reform projects for jobs and growth — 10 March 2022, 23:05 CET

The Commission approved 225 projects under the Technical Support Instrument Wednesday, which supports reform in EU Member States to improve their resilience, create jobs and growth.

EU imposes more sanctions on Belarus and Russia — 10 March 2022, 23:04 CET

The EU introduced new sanctions on Russia and Belarus Wednesday, including measures targeting the Belarusian financial sector, and more oligarchs and members of the Russian Federation Council.

EU acts to protect Ukrainian intellectual property rights — 09 March 2022, 16:57 CET

The EU Commission and the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) agreed Wednesday a joint definition of the first set of measures to safeguard protection of intellectual property in Ukraine.

EU-wide rules to combat violence against women — 08 March 2022, 22:39 CET

New EU-wide rules to combat violence against women, proposed Tuesday by the European Commission, will criminalise rape based on lack of consent, female genital mutilation and cyber violence.

Europe can be independent from Russian fossil fuels by 2030, says EU — 08 March 2022, 19:18 CET

The European Commission outlined a plan Tuesday to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EU introduces temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine — 04 March 2022, 23:18 CET

The EU Council adopted unanimously Friday an implementing decision introducing temporary protection due to the mass influx of persons fleeing Ukraine as a consequence of the war.

EU strengthens protection of workers from dangerous chemicals — 03 March 2022, 22:47 CET

EU ministers gave the final green light Thursday for amendments to the carcinogens and mutagens directive, an EU law which protects workers from exposure to carcinogenic and mutagenic substances.

Brussels mulls upgrade to toy safety directive — 03 March 2022, 22:39 CET

The EU Commission published a public consultation Thursday on the revision of the EU Toy Safety Directive, with the aim of addressing chemical risks that could compromise children's health and safety.

Brussels turns off tap of Russian state-controlled media in the EU — 02 March 2022, 23:04 CET

The EU introduced new sanctions on Russia Wednesday in response to its brutal military aggression against Ukraine, urgently suspending the broadcasting activities of Sputnik and Russia Today.

EU selects 50 women-led companies to boost deep-tech in Europe — 02 March 2022, 23:01 CET

The EU Commission announced Tuesday the results of the first call under the Women TechEU pilot programme, which supports deep-tech start-ups led by women with mentoring and funding.

Uncertainty directs EU guidance for 2023 fiscal policy — 02 March 2022, 22:44 CET

The shadow of Russia's brutal attack on Ukraine hung over the European Commission's guidance to EU Member States on the conduct of fiscal policy in 2023, which it adopted in a Communication Wednesday.

Prove you are with us, Ukraine's Zelensky tells EU Parliament — 01 March 2022, 17:56 CET

The EU Parliament at an extraordinary plenary session Tuesday voiced unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression as it heard its President Volodymyr Zelensky's appeal via live videolink.

EU offers Ukraine unprecedented arms support package — 27 February 2022, 23:57 CET

With the war in Ukraine raging, the European Union stepped up late Sunday evening with a EUR 450m package of lethal weapons and new sanctions to counter the brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine.