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The euro has pushed to its highest levels in three months, rising above US$1.16, with the European Central Bank expected to increase rates on September 10 potentially offering further support

EP green light for EU-Vietnam free trade deal
The free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam, approved by an EU Parliament committee Tuesday, will remove virtually all tariffs between…

MEPs call for end to lead in recycled PVC

PVC (BRUSSELS) – MEPs on the European Parliament’s Environment Committee objected Tuesday to a Commission proposal allowing lead in recycled PVC, citing the need to protect human health and the…

20,000 young people set for free EU travel passes

Student travel (BRUSSELS) – Around 20,000 18-year-olds are set to receive a travel pass under the fourth and latest round of DiscoverEU, the opportunity to explore Europe which attracted some…

EU, U.S. and Japan agree new global rules on subsidies

WTO logo (WASHINGTON) – The European Union, the United States and Japan announced their agreement Tuesday to strengthen existing rules on industrial subsidies and condemned forced technology transfers practices.In a…