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Brussels plots route to sustainable recovery — 26 May 2020, 23:56 CET

The EU Commission recast its economic policy guidance Wednesday towards recovery which achieves sustainable and inclusive growth while mitigating the socio-economic consequences of COVID-19.

EU unveils green makeover for food and farming — 27 May 2020, 23:55 CET

The European Commission took steps towards sustainable biodiversity, food and farming policies Wednesday, as it published its long-awaited 'farm to fork' policy roadmaps for the next 10 years.

EUR 1 billion to support Europe's battery industry — 21 May 2020, 00:29 CET

The European Investment Bank confirmed at a meeting of the European Battery Alliance Tuesday that it expects to increase backing of battery-related projects in 2020 to more than EUR 1 bn financing.

Coronavirus: EU issues new call for EUR 122m research funding — 20 May 2020, 23:31 CET

The European Commission put out a call for expressions of interest for new funding of EUR 122 million Tuesday for urgently needed research into the coronavirus. The deadline for submission is 11 June.

MEPs demand data protection guarantees for fingerprint exchange with UK — 15 May 2020, 00:17 CET

The EU Council should not allow fingerprint data exchange between the UK and EU countries without guarantees on reciprocity and data protection in place, the European Parliament said on Thursday.

Euro-MPs give green light to increased water reuse — 13 May 2020, 19:02 CET

With a view to preventing water shortages in the EU, Euro-MPs approved Wednesday the Water Reuse Regulation, which defines for the first time minimum requirements at European level for reclaimed water.

Brussels prepares reboot of 'vital' tourism industry — 20 May 2020, 00:06 CET

The European Commission presented a package of guidelines and recommendations Wednesday to help EU countries gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen after months of lockdown.

EU adds EUR 72m to fund 8 major coronavirus research projects — 13 May 2020, 18:44 CET

The EU is to increase to EUR 72m its funding for 8 large-scale European research projects aimed at developing treatments and diagnostics for the coronavirus, the Commission announced Tuesday.

EU to put off new tax rules due to coronavirus crisis — 12 May 2020, 00:32 CET

The EU Commission decided Friday to postpone entry into force of two EU taxation measures to take account of difficulties businesses and Member States are currently facing with the coronavirus crisis.

Brussels expands temporary framework to recapitalisation — 13 May 2020, 00:57 CET

The Commission has adopted a second amendment to extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework adopted on 19 March to enable EU states to support the economy in the context of COVID-19.

Brussels to clamp down further on dirty money — 08 May 2020, 00:41 CET

The EU Commission put forward Thursday a set of measures it wants to take over the next 12 months to better enforce and coordinate EU rules on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

European economy enters deepest ever recession — 12 May 2020, 00:32 CET

Despite EU and national efforts, Europe's economy will experience a recession of historic proportions this year, according to the EU's spring economic forecast, presented Wednesday by the Commission.

Greenhouse gas emissions in EU reduced by 8.7% under ETS in 2019 — 06 May 2020, 21:38 CET

Emissions of greenhouse gases from all operators covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2019 fell by 8.7% compared to 2018 levels, the Commission reported on Tuesday.

More support for Europe's agricultural and food sectors — 06 May 2020, 00:24 CET

The European Commission published Monday its latest package of exceptional measures to support the agricultural and food sectors which are being most affected by the coronavirus crisis.

EU and global partners pledge EUR 7.4 bn to fund coronavirus vaccine — 06 May 2020, 21:38 CET

The EU joined with global partners Monday to pledge EUR 7.4 billion in funding for the development of fast and equitable access to safe, effective and affordable diagnostics and vaccines against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: measures to provide relief to Europe's transport sector — 30 April 2020, 00:27 CET

The Commission adopted Wednesday a package of measures to help companies in the aviation, rail, maritime and road sectors deal with the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak.

Brussels takes legal action against Poland over judges' independence — 05 May 2020, 00:12 CET

The EU Commission launched legal action again Poland Wednesday over a new law which it says undermines the judicial independence of Polish judges and is incompatible with the primacy of EU law.

EU and Mexico conclude talks on free trade deal — 30 April 2020, 00:12 CET

The EU and Mexico agreed Tuesday the exact scope of the reciprocal opening of each other's public procurement markets, concluding the last outstanding element of negotiations on their new trade agreement.

Coronavirus: banking package to facilitate bank lending — 30 April 2020, 00:14 CET

A new banking package, adopted Tuesday by the EU Commission, aims to ensure that banks can continue to lend money to support the economy and help mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Airlines must be transparent on VAT and credit card fees: EU Court — 28 April 2020, 23:03 CET

Air carriers must indicate, as soon as their price offers are published on the Internet, VAT charges on domestic flights as well as any fees charged for paying by credit card, the EU's top Court ruled Thursday.

EU gives go-ahead to EUR 540 bn recovery package — 28 April 2020, 23:04 CET

EU leaders endorsed in a video call Thursday an agreement on safety nets for workers, businesses and sovereigns amounting to a package worth EUR 540 bn, calling for the package to be operational by 1 June.

Students: connect to nature in the time of COVID-19 through new "Earth School" — 22 April 2020, 23:10 CET

With more than 1.5 bn learners hit by COVID-19 school closures, a UN Environment Programme coalition has launched 'Earth School' to provide free, high-quality educational content for students and teachers.

Coronavirus: new measures to help EU farmers — 24 April 2020, 00:23 CET

A new set of measures to help EU farmers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, announced Wednesday by the Commission, aims to stabilise markets and provide stability to future prices and production.

European data sharing platform opens for COVID-19 researchers — 22 April 2020, 22:27 CET

The Commission together with several partners on Tuesday launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research data.

MEPs call for ambitious green COVID-19 recovery plan — 22 April 2020, 22:27 CET

In a debate with Commission executive vice-president Frans Timmermans Tuesday, a committee of MEPs said the EU must remain firm on climate change and the timetable foreseen for the Climate Law.