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EU looks to improve trade & investment relations with China 30 July 2020, 23:52 CET
At a high-level virtual meeting Tuesday, the EU called on China to engage in trade reform and to remove barriers impeding access to the Chinese market for EU exporters and European investors.

EU complies with WTO Airbus rulings, wants US tariffs lifted 29 July 2020, 13:44 CET
The governments of France and Spain agreed with Airbus Friday to modify the terms of a 'repayable launch investment' granted by them for development of the A350 aircraft to reflect market conditions.

Brussels to ease capital markets rules to aid business recovery 28 July 2020, 17:50 CET
A Capital Markets Recovery Package, outlined by the EU Commission Friday, amends the Prospectus Regulation, MiFID II and securitisation rules to help businesses to raise capital on public markets.

Green transition fund should be performance-related: EU auditors 23 July 2020, 14:02 CET
A proposal amending the EU's Just Transition Fund needs to establish a clearer link to EU climate and environmental goals, says an Opinion published Wednesday by the EU's Court of Auditors.

Marathon EU summit secures EUR 750 bn recovery fund 27 July 2020, 16:19 CET
Following a marathon four-day summit, EU leaders agreed Tuesday a EUR 750 billion recovery fund for Europe, and a long-term budget to help the EU rebuild after the pandemic and support green investment.

Poland: "overwhelming evidence" of rule of law breaches, say MEPs 17 July 2020, 00:04 CET
After Poland's right-wing presidency retained power last weekend, an EU Parliament committee accused it Thursday of backsliding on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.

EU-US Data Protection Shield inadequate, EU Court rules 21 July 2020, 12:29 CET
The Court of Justice of the EU decided Thursday to invalidate the EU-US Privacy Shield on grounds of an inadequate levels of protection given to European consumer data transferred to the United States.

EU tax package seeks to crack down on tax fraud 16 July 2020, 18:25 CET
A new Tax Package unveiled by the EU Commission Wednesday looks to intensify the fight against tax abuse and curb unfair tax competition in order to boost Europe's economic recovery and long-term growth.

EU Court annuls decision on Apple's tax payback 16 July 2020, 18:25 CET
The EU's General Court annulled Wednesday a 2016 Commission decision to make Apple pay Ireland some EUR 13 billion in back taxes in compensation for what Brussels said had been illegal state aid.

Germany home to 19% of Europe's fastest-growing companies: study 15 July 2020, 00:00 CET
Germany has the most fast-growing companies in Europe, with a total of 191 companies, followed by Italy (190) and the UK (173), a study of the fastest-growing companies in Europe and the US found Tuesday.

Restrict aid to companies with links to tax havens, says Brussels 15 July 2020, 18:02 CET
The European Commission recommended Tuesday that EU Member States do not grant financial support to companies with links to countries that are on the EU's list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

MEPs give green light to major road transport reform 14 July 2020, 17:43 CET
The European Parliament agreed major reform of the road transport Thursday, when MEPs backed revised rules to improve driver working conditions and stop distortion of competition in road transport.

Dieselgate: VW can be sued in EU states where cars sold 10 July 2020, 00:20 CET
German car manufacturer Volkswagen could be sued for damages in the courts of EU member states' where their cars are resold with manipulated car emissions data, the EU's top court ruled Thursday.

EU hydrogen strategy to bolster green recovery 05 December 2022, 16:48 CET
The European Commission unveiled EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen Wednesday, saying they will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector.

Toys continue to top EU list of dangerous products 09 July 2020, 00:07 CET
The EU's latest report on its alert system to prevent the selling of dangerous products, published Tuesday, flagged up a record number of dangerous products in 2019, with toys and cars heading the list.

Lockdown to provoke "deep recession" in EU this year 09 July 2020, 00:06 CET
Europe's economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the European Union's summer economic forecast, published Tuesday by the EU Commission.

EUR 1bn fund for innovative clean technology projects: 1st call 07 July 2020, 17:55 CET
The European Commission launched Friday the first call for proposals under the EU Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.

56,000 persons surrendered on European arrest warrant since 2005 02 July 2020, 23:44 CET
Since 2005, 185,575 European Arrest Warrants were issued and 56,298 executed, according to a report Thursday assessing the transposition of the European arrest warrant in 27 Member States and the UK.

Post-Covid recovery the focus for Germany's EU presidency 03 July 2020, 17:30 CET
Germany took over the presidency of the EU Council from Wednesday 1 July, with key priorities being climate action, digital sovereignty and Europe’s role in the world, alongside post-Covid-19 recovery.

Brussels presents new employment agenda 08 July 2020, 00:05 CET
The European Commission outlined a package Wednesday to give improve opportunities for young people in a post-Covid Europe to develop their potential and thrive in green and digital transitions.

EU extends current CAP rules until end 2022 01 July 2020, 00:20 CET
EU farm ministers reached provisional agreement with the European Parliament Wednesday on continuing farming support under the current legal framework until the new CAP enters into force end 2022.

EU rules on small antennas pave way for 5G network 02 July 2020, 00:14 CET
The EU Commission adopted an implementing regulation on small-area wireless access points Wednesday - crucial for the deployment and increased coverage of high-capacity, high-speed 5G networks.

EU reach provisional agreement on consumer class actions 30 June 2020, 17:54 CET
New rules on collective redress, agreed Wednesday by EU states, will enable consumers to seek effective judicial protection collectively when traders’ infringements of EU laws deprive them of their rights.

EU states likely to miss 2030 clean air targets 30 June 2020, 23:58 CET
Most EU Member States are at risk of not complying with their 2020 or 2030 emission reduction commitments, a first Commission report on implementation of the European clean air rules has found.

GDPR 2-year review: progress across EU, but more needed 30 June 2020, 17:51 CET
Two years on, the General Data Protection Regulation has met most of its objectives, with a set of enforceable rights and a new European system of governance and enforcement, says a report out Wednesday.