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EC proposes 'de minimis' aid increase for farmers — 04 March 2018, 23:57 CET

Brussels is proposing to increase the maximum amount of agricultural state aid that Member States can distribute without prior notification from EUR 15,000 to EUR 25,000, over three years, per farm holding.

EU radio spectrum deal paves way for 5G — 06 March 2018, 22:40 CET

The European Parliament, the EU Council and the Commission have reached a provisional political agreement on several important parts regarding the EU's new telecom rules and radio spectrum policy.

Brussels vows to react 'firmly' to Trump steel duties — 04 March 2018, 12:38 CET

Any imposition of additional import duties on EU exports of steel and aluminium to the United States, announced by US president Trump, will be met firmly by the EU, says Commission President Juncker.

MEPs set out plan to save Europe's bees — 01 March 2018, 23:41 CET

The EU needs a long-term strategy to rebuild the bee population, the EU Parliament said Thursday calling for more investment in protecting bee health, fighting honey adulteration and supporting beekeepers.

EU gives tech giants one hour deadline to remove terrorist content — 04 March 2018, 12:38 CET

Tech giants Facebook and Google will be given one hour to remove terrorist content from their social media platforms under tighter rules on illegal content online, released Thursday by the EU Commission.

EU draft withdrawal agreement keeps Northern Ireland in Customs Union — 01 March 2018, 23:39 CET

The draft withdrawal agreement between the EU and Britain, published Wednesday by the EU Commission, proposes to keep Northern Ireland within the Customs Union, against prime minister Theresa May's wishes.

EU removes geo-blocking barriers to e-commerce — 27 February 2018, 18:12 CET

The EU gave the final green light Tuesday to a ban on unjustified geo-blocking, a discriminatory practice that stops online customers buying products from a website based in another member state.

Final go-ahead for EU emissions trading reform — 28 February 2018, 15:49 CET

The EU Council formally approved reform of the EU emissions trading system for the period 2021 to 2030 Tuesday, a significant step towards fulfilling EU commitments under the Paris climate agreement.

EU states agree to revise rules for funding political parties — 23 February 2018, 00:26 CET

EU ambassadors agreed Wednesday on revised rules for the funding of European political parties and foundations - enabling the Bulgarian presidency to begin negotiations with the European Parliament.

MEPs vote on EU-wide rules for sales of goods — 25 February 2018, 17:55 CET

MEPs approved Thursday a single set of rules to ensure consumers buying online or face-to-face in a local shop obtain the remedies they are entitled to if they purchase a faulty product.

Firefighter's standby time is working time: EU Court — 23 February 2018, 00:26 CET

Stand-by time of a firefighter on call at home, who is obliged to respond to calls from an employer within a short period, must be regarded as ‘working time’, the EU's top Court ruled on Thursday.

EU auditors to scrutinise organic food checks — 22 February 2018, 13:20 CET

The EU Court of Auditors is set to conduct an audit of checks on Europe's organic food, to look at the control system governing the production, processing, distribution and import of organic products.

Brussels extends cooperation with UEFA — 22 February 2018, 00:29 CET

The EU Commission and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) signed a new agreement Wednesday to consolidate and strengthen their cooperation in the period up to the end of 2020.

MEPs look to give consumers more choice and greater energy security — 22 February 2018, 00:14 CET

An EU Parliament committee approved Wednesday an energy package offering more competition in the electricity market, better information for consumers and plans to tackle shortages during crises.

EU fines car parts, car carrier cartels EUR 546m — 21 February 2018, 22:55 CET

The EU Commission fined Wednesday seven car supplying companies - shippers and suppliers of spark plug and braking systems - a total of EUR 546 million for taking part in four different cartels relating to cars.

Auditors assess EU wind and solar power initiatives — 21 February 2018, 00:26 CET

The European Court of Auditors published Tuesday a background paper with details of its enquiry into EU and Member State support for wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation.

Poland's Bialowieza Forest logging 'infringes EU law' — 21 February 2018, 22:55 CET

It is unlawful to increase logging in Poland's Bialowieza Forest, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice confirmed in an opinion issued Tuesday. The Court's final judgement is due in March.

MEPs call for worldwide ban on animal testing of cosmetics — 21 February 2018, 22:56 CET

The EU should launch a diplomatic drive for a worldwide ban on the animal testing of cosmetics before 2023, the European Parliament's Environment Committee said on Tuesday.

EU auditors call for greater financial accountability — 16 February 2018, 22:59 CET

The European Court of Auditors called Thursday for an increased emphasis on value added in the EU Budget, along with more flexibility and transparency, and greater accountability.

Social media giants not doing enough to protect users: EU — 20 February 2018, 21:03 CET

Social media giants, including Facebook and Twitter, are dragging their feet in responding to requests from the EU Commission and national consumer authorities to comply with EU consumer rules.

Employment in EU better than expected in 2017 — 12 February 2018, 17:47 CET

Backed by robust economic growth, employment in the EU continued to rise more strongly than expected in the third quarter of 2017, while unemployment figures declined further according to new figures.

MEPs call on Turkey to lift state of emergency, denounce arrests — 08 February 2018, 18:30 CET

MEPs denounced Thursday the arrests by the Turkish government as it attempts to censor criticism over its military assault of Afrin, and expressed serious concern about its humanitarian consequences.

EU slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese corrosion resistant steel — 08 February 2018, 18:30 CET

The EU Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on corrosion resistant steel from China Thursday, after a probe confirmed that Chinese producers were dumping the product on the EU market.

Louboutin loses 'red sole' case in EU's top Court — 08 February 2018, 14:30 CET

A trade mark combining colour and shape may be refused or declared invalid on the grounds set out under EU trade mark law, the advocate-general of the EU's top Court declared Wednesday.

Electricity backup systems given EC green light — 08 February 2018, 14:33 CET

The European Commission approved Wednesday under EU State aid rules six electricity capacity mechanisms in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland, to safeguard security of electricity supply.