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Work-related accidents cost EU EUR 476 bn a year — 06 September 2017, 22:22 CET

Work-related ill-health and injury costs the EU 3.3 per cent of its GDP, or EUR 476 billion every year, according to new estimates of the cost of poor occupational safety and health presented Monday.

Energy-gobbling vacuum cleaners outlawed by EU — 01 September 2017, 18:40 CET

Vacuum cleaners sold in Europe are to be more cost- and energy-efficient, as a result of EU rules which outlaw new vacuum cleaners using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels.

Tougher car emissions tests start in EU — 05 September 2017, 00:27 CET

New car models have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving condition as well as an improved laboratory test, before they can be driven on European roads from 1 September.

EU cuts Baltic eastern cod quota by 28 pct — 01 September 2017, 18:39 CET

The European Commission adopted Tuesday a proposal for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2018 which would significantly reduce catches of Baltic eastern cod and ban all marine eel fisheries.

EU launches in-depth probe into Monsanto Bayer merger — 29 August 2017, 00:26 CET

The EU has opened an in-depth probe into Bayer's proposed acquisition of Monsanto over concerns that the merger may reduce competition in pesticides, seeds and traits.

EU a step closer to linking Emissions Trading System — 23 August 2017, 01:38 CET

The European Union moved a step closer Wednesday to linking the EU's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) with the Swiss emissions trading system, which would be the first time it has linked its ETS.

Brussels aims for fairer food supply chain — 16 August 2017, 23:49 CET

The EU Commission launched an EU-wide public consultation Wednesday on how to make the EU food supply chain fairer, aiming to address unfair trading practices with respect to agri-food products.

Brussels okays German state aid for high speed internet — 14 August 2017, 22:32 CET

The EU Commission has endorsed under EU state aid rules three German virtual access products that will allow the use of so-called vectoring technology in state-funded high-speed broadband networks.

Insurance products in EU set for new disclosure rules — 14 August 2017, 13:53 CET

The European Commission laid down new rules Friday for an Insurance Product Information Document (IPID), which will have to accompany all non-life insurance policies in Europe from 2018.

EU recovery resilient as economy turns the corner — 14 August 2017, 13:53 CET

With Europe's economy expanding for the fifth year in a row, the EU Wednesday looked back at 10 years since the start of the financial crisis confident it has turned a corner and delivering on jobs and growth.

EU looks to develop supercomputers in Europe — 09 August 2017, 23:43 CET

The EU Commission has launched a consultation calling for opinions on the future development of supercomputing, aiming to create a European initiative on high performance computing.

Brussels objects to VISA inter-regional fees — 04 August 2017, 23:59 CET

The European Commission sent a supplementary Statement of Objections to Visa Inc. and Visa International Thursday, focusing on inter-regional fees on transactions with consumer debit cards.

23 cities bid to host UK-based EU agencies after Brexit — 03 August 2017, 22:09 CET

The EU Commission began assessment Tuesday of Member States' applications to host the two European Union agencies currently based in the UK, with 23 cities putting in bids.

EU healthy eating scheme for schools under way — 02 August 2017, 00:27 CET

A new EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme for healthy eating was in place from 1 August, ready to be implemented across the European Union as of the first day of the 2017/2018 school year.

EU targets pollution with review of fuel-burning plants — 01 August 2017, 12:05 CET

The EU Commission took action Monday against pollution from large combustion plants, such as power stations and district heating plants - responsible for about one-third of all air pollutants from industry.

EU launches legal action against Poland over new law — 01 August 2017, 12:08 CET

The European Union launched legal action against Poland Saturday following the publication in the Polish Official Journal of a new law it has warned threatens the independence of the judiciary..

EU tightens pressure on Poland over rule of law — 26 July 2017, 18:42 CET

The European Commission substantiated its grave concerns on a planned reform of the judiciary in Poland Wednesday in a Rule of Law Recommendation addressed to the Polish authorities.

Start negotiating seriously, EU tells United Kingdom — 29 August 2017, 00:26 CET

The European Commission's chief negotiator Michel Barnier told the United Kingdom Monday that it needed to start "negotiating seriously" if progress was to be made on British withdrawal from the EU.

EU eyes cheaper non-euro cross-border payments — 30 July 2017, 23:39 CET

The EU Commission launched Monday a public consultation on ways to reduce the costs of cross-border payments within the European Union in currencies other than the Euro.

EU warns Poland over independence of judiciary — 20 July 2017, 23:44 CET

The European Commission expressed grave concern Wednesday about the clear risks for the independence of the judiciary in Poland and urges the Polish Government to put its new laws on hold

Brussels mulls digital initiatives for healthcare — 20 July 2017, 23:09 CET

The European Commission launched a public consultation Thursday on how Europe should promote digital innovation in health and care, for the benefits of citizens and health systems in Europe.

41 million fake goods seized at EU borders, China main source — 20 July 2017, 18:41 CET

Customs authorities detained more than 41 million fake and counterfeit products valued at over EUR 670 million at the EU's external borders in 2016, according to figures released Thursday.

EU Member States vote to reduce presence of acrylamide carcinogen in food — 23 July 2017, 15:06 CET

EU Member States representatives voted Wednesday to reduce the presence in food of acrylamide - designated by the EU food safety agency as a carcinogenic substance in 2015.

Countering 'hybrid' security threats a priority, says EU — 19 July 2017, 18:06 CET

The European Union outlined plans Wednesday to counter the growing threat to its security in the form of 'hybrid' threats, such as monitoring and countering illegal online content and propaganda.

Belgian airlines aid broke state aid rules, says EU — 18 July 2017, 22:42 CET

Public support granted by Belgium to three airlines flying from Brussels airport gave them an unfair advantage over other airlines, in breach of EU state aid rules, the EU Commission concluded Tuesday.