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EU agrees draft law to defend journalists against unfounded court cases — 30 November 2023, 18:32 CET

The EU Council and European Parliament agreed draft rules Thursday to ensure EU-wide protection for journalists and media organisations against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings.

MEPs reach deal with EU Council to reduce industrial emissions — 29 November 2023, 22:17 CET

Negotiators from the EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement late Tuesday on strengthening the current provisions for emissions from industry and large intensive rearing farms.

Boost for passenger rights in Europe post-Covid — 29 November 2023, 18:58 CET

The EU Commission adopted a series of proposals Wednesday to strengthen the rights of passengers in Europe in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis and the bankruptcy of the Thomas Cook travel group.

Brussels send Amazon concerns over iRobot acquisition — 29 November 2023, 00:17 CET

The EU Commission informed US tech giant Amazon Tuesday of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of iRobot may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners ('RVCs').

Fake items worth EUR 2bn stopped at EU borders last year — 29 November 2023, 00:18 CET

Approximately 86 million fake items were detained in the European Union in 2022 (at the EU external border and in the internal market), according to a report published on Tuesday.

EU agrees deal on gas market reform — 29 November 2023, 22:57 CET

MEPs and the EU's Spanish Presidency agreed Tuesday provisional plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.

EU ratifies landmark trade agreement with New Zealand — 27 November 2023, 22:14 CET

The EU completed Monday the political procedures to ratify an ambitious free trade agreement with New Zealand, expected to cut some EUR 140 million a year in duties for EU companies.

EU shifts CAP towards sustainable farming model — 23 November 2023, 17:49 CET

Strategic plans under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are supporting farmers in their transition towards a more sustainable farming model, according to a Commission report Thursday.

EU shifts CAP towards sustainable farming model — 27 November 2023, 22:09 CET

Strategic plans under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are supporting farmers in their transition towards a more sustainable farming model, according to a Commission report Thursday.

Brussels issues EUR 4bn call for net-zero proposals under EU innovation fund — 27 November 2023, 22:19 CET

The European Commission opened the EU Innovation Fund's 2023 call for proposals Thursday with a budget of EUR 4 billion to support the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies.

2022 second-worst year for wildfires: JRC report — 22 November 2023, 23:49 CET

Nearly 900,000 ha of land were lost to wildfires in the EU in 2022 - roughly the size of Corsica - according to a new report published Wednesday by the Eureopean Commission's Joint Research Centre.

New EU monitoring framework to protect health of Europe's forests — 23 November 2023, 17:23 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday a Forest Monitoring Law to help EU states and forest owners improve their response to growing pressures on forests and strengthen forest resilience.

Europe's population on way down in 2021: Eurostat — 21 November 2023, 18:17 CET

Natural population changes, as well as the role played by the pandemic, contributed to a decrease in most EU regions in 2021, according to figures produced Tuesday by the EU's statistics agency Eurostat.

Brussels raids online food delivery companies — 21 November 2023, 18:18 CET

The EU Commission carried out unannounced inspections Tuesday at the premises of companies involved in the online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other goods in two Member States.

MEPs vote to extend life of consumer products — 22 November 2023, 23:55 CET

The European Parliament adopted rules Tuesday to encourage more sustainable consumption, reduce the environmental impact of mass consumption and strengthen consumers' right to repair.

Deal reached on stricter EU rules for waste shipments — 17 November 2023, 16:54 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement Friday to update the regulation on shipments of waste, with the aim of reducing shipments of problematic waste to outside the EU.

Protection of European craft and industrial products enters into force — 16 November 2023, 21:51 CET

The Craft and Industrial Geographical Indication (CIGI) Regulation entered into force Thursday, marking a key milestone in the protection of the names of European craft and industrial products.

EU strikes deal on short-term rentals rules — 17 November 2023, 16:55 CET

Parliament and Council negotiators reached provisional agreement Thursday on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services such as Airbnb.

EU to strengthen criminal law response to environment crimes — 16 November 2023, 20:49 CET

EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement Thursday on an update of EU environmental crimes and sanctions rules to strengthen ecosystem protection.

EU go-ahead for UK participation in Horizon Europe, Copernicus — 15 November 2023, 20:33 CET

The EU gave the green light Wednesday to UK participation in the EU’s flagship research programme Horizon Europe and the Copernicus Earth observation programme.

EU reaches deal on rules to cut methane emissions in energy sector — 15 November 2023, 19:33 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement Wednesday on a regulation on tracking and reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.

Europe's economic growth loses momentum, revised downwards — 15 November 2023, 19:33 CET

The European Commission revised downwards its forecast for Europe's economy Wednesday, dragged down by the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, weak global demand and higher consumer prices.

Interoperable Europe Act boost for public services — 14 November 2023, 17:53 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Monday on legislation to boost public sector interoperability across the EU and improve online public services for people and businesses.

Skills shortages 'a serious problem' for majority of EU SMEs — 14 November 2023, 17:51 CET

Skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, according to a new Eurobarometer survey released on Tuesday.

EUR 396m EU funding for LIFE environment projects — 14 November 2023, 17:40 CET

The European Commission gave its approval Tuesday to 171 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action, worth more than EUR 396 million.