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EU reaches deal to revamp asylum and migration law 20 December 2023, 17:43 CET
The European Parliament and EU Member States reached a long-sought agreement Wednesday on the final form of five separate EU regulations to revamp the EU’s asylum and migration legislation.

Large porn sites drawn into EU online content obligations 20 December 2023, 17:33 CET
The European Commission named adult websites Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos Wednesday as online platforms that now need to conform to strict content rules under the EU's Digital Services Act law.

EU signals protection downgrade for Europe's wolves 20 December 2023, 17:24 CET
The European Commission tabled a proposal Wednesday which would mean a downgrade for the protection status of the wolf under the Bern Convention on nature conservation.

EU extends emergency measures against potential energy price shocks 20 December 2023, 00:25 CET
EU energy ministers reached a political agreement Tuesday to extend the period of application of three emergency Council regulations helping to protect EU citizens from excessively high energy prices.

EU prolongs tariff suspension for US steel products 20 December 2023, 00:07 CET
The European Union is to extend until 31 March 2025 the suspension of 'rebalancing tariffs' on US products in the context of a steel and aluminium dispute initially implemented during the Trump Presidency.

EU boost for more sustainable trans-European transport projects 19 December 2023, 23:51 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council agreed late Monday on updated guidelines for a more sustainable trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost implementation of major projects by 2030.

EU tightens sanctions against Russia over Ukraine 18 December 2023, 23:07 CET
The European Union adopted Monday its 12th package of sanctions against Russia, following its illegal war against Ukraine, including additional import and export bans, abd closing sanctions loopholes.

EU opens probe into disinformation, illegal content on X 18 December 2023, 22:27 CET
The Commission opened an in-depth investigation Monday into whether X, formerly Twitter, has breached legal obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act on illegal content and disinformation.

EU strikes deal on new Euro 7 rules to reduce road transport emissions 18 December 2023, 22:25 CET
The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement Monday on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.

EU and Kenya sign major 'sustainable' trade agreement 18 December 2023, 15:56 CET
The European Union and Kenya signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Monday to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Electricity market reform to protect EU consumers from price shocks 18 December 2023, 15:57 CET
EU Council and European Parliament negotiators agreed informally Thursday on a deal to reform the EU electricity market, with a view to making it more stable, affordable, and sustainable.

EU sets up new authority to combat money laundering 14 December 2023, 22:58 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday to create a new European authority for countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (AMLA).

Workers in Europe's 'gig' economy to get new rights 18 December 2023, 15:55 CET
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement Wednesday on a bill to improve the working conditions of persons performing platform work.

New EU rules needed to address digital addiction 14 December 2023, 00:03 CET
Warning of the addictive nature of online games and streaming services, MEPs called Tuesday for the development of ethical digital products that do not rely on dark patterns and addictive designs.

EU sets fishing quotas for 2024 in EU and non-EU waters 12 December 2023, 22:44 CET
Following three days of negotiations, the EU's fisheries ministers agreed Tuesday on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, the North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2024.

EU agrees tougher rules on freezing and confiscating criminal assets 12 December 2023, 22:58 CET
EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a political agreement Tuesday on EU-wide minimum rules on the tracing, identification, freezing, confiscation and management of criminal property.

EU's deforestation observatory goes live 11 December 2023, 23:06 CET
An EU observatory on deforestation and forest degradation went online Monday, helping to protect and restore world's forests and ensuring that Europeans consume deforestation-free products.

EU agrees 2024 fish quotas with Norway and UK 11 December 2023, 22:26 CET
The European Union reached agreements late Friday with Norway and the United Kingdom on fishing quotas for 2024 for more than 85 total allowable catches (TACs) in the Northeast Atlantic.

Rights and freedoms to be at centre of Europe's AI development 11 December 2023, 23:07 CET
The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Friday on the Artificial Intelligence Act, to ensure AI is safe, respects fundamental rights, and allows businesses to thrive.

EU strikes deal to decarbonise EU gas markets 08 December 2023, 23:39 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council informally agreed Friday on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.

EU rules for animals in transport set for overhaul 08 December 2023, 23:40 CET
The Commission set out plans Thursday for what it calls the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules in transport in 20 years, as well as new rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats.

New buildings in Europe to be zero-emission by 2030 08 December 2023, 23:38 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional political agreement Thursday on a proposal to revise the energy performance of buildings directive.

EU proposes 3-year delay to tariffs on UK electric cars 07 December 2023, 22:45 CET
The European Commission proposed Wednesday a three-year extension to current electric vehicle battery rules of origin under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

"No place for hate in Europe" - EU unites against all forms of hatred 06 December 2023, 21:52 CET
With hate speech and hate crime against Jewish and Muslim communities on the increase, the EU called Wednesday on Europeans to stand up against hatred and speak up for tolerance and respect.

EU tightens labelling requirements for chemicals sold online 06 December 2023, 00:06 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement Tuesday on an updating of a regulation for the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals sold online.