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Ryanair has to return EUR 8.5m illegal state aid: EU — 08 August 2019, 23:43 CET

France must recover EUR 8.5 million of illegal state aid made to Ryanair, the EU Commission said Friday, as regional marketing agreements at the airport of Montpellier are illegal under EU state aid rules.

EU work-life balance directive comes into force — 04 August 2019, 23:43 CET

An EU Directive on work-life balance, which came into force Thursday, aims to increase the participation of women in the labour market and the take-up of parental leave and flexible working arrangements.

EU and Japan select first Joint Master Programmes — 01 August 2019, 19:26 CET

The European Commission announced Wednesday the results of a call for proposals for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Partnerships with Japan launched in October 2018.

Websites using Facebook 'Like' button are data liable — 04 August 2019, 21:17 CET

A website displaying Facebook's 'Like' button, which processes users' personal data, becomes jointly liable for collection and transmission of the data to Facebook, the EU's top Court ruled Monday.

GDPR working, but not well enough: EU report — 29 July 2019, 23:08 CET

While most EU Member States have set up the legal framework for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), more is needed if the new data protection regime is to be fully effective, says a new report.

EU announces emergency measures to save east Baltic cod — 24 July 2019, 23:54 CET

The EU Commission announced emergency measures to save the eastern Baltic cod stock from impending collapse Tuesday, banning commercial fishing for cod in most of the Baltic Sea till end 2019.

EU sets out plan to combat deforestation — 31 July 2019, 23:53 CET

The EU Commission issued a Communication on deforestation and forest degradation Tuesday, setting out a much-needed plan of action to address the EU’s significant contribution to global deforestation.

Chipmaker Qualcomm fined EUR 242m for 'predatory pricing' — 23 July 2019, 14:02 CET

The EU Commission fined US tech giant Qualcomm EUR 242 million Thursday, for abusing its market dominance in 3G baseband chipsets, sold below cost with the aim of forcing its competitor Icera out of the market.

E-commerce still vulnerable to VAT and customs duty evasion: EU auditors — 18 July 2019, 00:13 CET

Many challenges in collecting correct amounts of VAT and customs duties on e-commerce remain to be resolved, according to a report from the European Court of Auditors published on Tuesday.

EU takes next step over judicial reforms in Poland — 18 July 2019, 15:39 CET

The EU Commission took the next step in an ongoing infringement procedure against Poland Wednesday, sending a 'reasoned opinion' regarding a new disciplinary regime for Polish judges.

EU opens probe into Amazon use of sensitive data — 23 July 2019, 15:49 CET

The Commission opened a formal investigation Wednesday into whether Amazon's use of sensitive data from independent retailers selling on its 'marketplace' breaches EU competition rules.

MEPs confirm Ursula Von der Leyen as first female Commission President — 17 July 2019, 23:55 CET

Members of the European Parliament confirmed in a secret ballot Tuesday Ursula von der Leyen as President of the next European Commission, voted in with a narrow majority by 383 MEPs.

EU, US agree pharmaceuticals mutual recognition — 17 July 2019, 15:56 CET

The EU and the United States have completed a Mutual Recognition Agreement, with both sides agreeing to reduce barriers and increase trade in pharmaceuticals as part of ongoing EU-U.S. trade talks.

Airbnb decides to conform to EU consumer rules — 17 July 2019, 00:46 CET

Following its negotiations with Airbnb, the EU Commission announced Thursday that the accommodation platform had improved and 'fully clarified' the way it presents offers to consumers.

EU bank stress test too feeble: auditors — 11 July 2019, 22:34 CET

The latest bank stress test by the European Banking Authority should have been more demanding in testing banks' resilience to systemic risks across the EU, the EU Court of Auditors said on Wednesday.

Global tensions and uncertainty test EU economy — 15 July 2019, 20:54 CET

While Europe's economy is set for continued growth in 2019, the near-term outlook is clouded by global trade tensions and significant policy uncertainty, according to the EU's Summer 2019 Economic Forecast.

EUR 35m EU funding for AI solutions to fight cancer — 11 July 2019, 15:33 CET

The EU Commission launched a call for proposals Tuesday for EUR 35 million available aimed at supporting the development of analysis of health images for cancer diagnostics based on Artificial Intelligence

EU unwavering in its support for Ukraine — 10 July 2019, 15:58 CET

At the 21st EU-Ukraine Summit in Kiev Monday, the European Union affirmed its strong partnership with Ukraine as well as its support for the country's continued progress on reform and fighting corruption.

Finland's EU presidency kicks off in Helsinki — 09 July 2019, 17:51 CET

Finland's presidency of the EU, which began 1 July, promises to focus on strengthening the Union's common values and the rule of law, as well as its position as a global leader in climate action.

Italy escapes EU excessive deficit censure over public debt — 08 July 2019, 12:05 CET

Following Italy's announcement of further measures to address public debt, the EU Commission decided Wednesday not to propose opening an Excessive Deficit Procedure for lack of compliance with EU debt criterion.

Ursula von der Leyen nominated as next EU Commission chief — 08 July 2019, 12:05 CET

The EU at a special summit Tuesday proposed Ursula von der Leyen, Germany's German defence minister and a member of the centre-right CDU, as candidate for the next president of the European Commission.

State support for Peugeot plant in Spain comes under EU scrutiny — 04 July 2019, 00:32 CET

The EU Commission opened a probe Monday into whether Spain's granting EUR 20.7m of public support to PSA for investing in its existing car plant in Vigo, Spain is in line with EU rules on regional state aid.

New EU dispute resolution for double taxation in force — 02 July 2019, 22:56 CET

New rules to ensure more effective resolution of tax disputes between EU Member States came into force Monday, offering more tax certainty for businesses and individuals experiencing double taxation issues.

EU reaches agreement with Mercosur on huge trade deal — 30 June 2019, 22:49 CET

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay reached a political agreement on Friday on a comprehensive trade deal - the largest the EU has ever concluded.

First 17 'European Universities' selected — 27 June 2019, 22:57 CET

The European Commission announced Wednesday the higher education institutions from all over Europe that will be part of the first “European Universities” alliances.