Brussels approves EUR 222m funding for green projects

LIFE support (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission approved funding of some EUR 222.7 million Thursday for 144 new projects to support the EU’s transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon…

EU signs CETA trade deal with Canada
Photo EU Council (BRUSSELS) – EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Brussels Sunday to sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between…

Brussels presents Atlantic and North Sea fish quotas

Fishing boat (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission presented its proposal Thursday for 2017 fishing quotas in the Atlantic and the North Sea, in preparation for the Fisheries Council in December.This…

EU widens sanctions against Syria regime

Syria conflict (BRUSSELS) – The EU widened restrictive measures against the Syrian regime to another ten people Thursday, for being responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in…

EU go-ahead for Canada CETA trade deal

Canada EU (BRUSSELS) – The EU gave the go-ahead Friday to the landmark economic and trade agreement with Canada (CETA) following resolution of concerns from Belgium’s Wallonia region.Prime Minister of…