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Croatia ushers in New Year by joining euro and Schengen — 02 January 2023, 01:05 CET

Croatia became the twentieth member of the European Union's common currency on 1 January, when it also joined the EU's borderless Schengen zone.

EU institutions agree deal to close gender pay gap — 15 December 2022, 22:36 CET

New pay transparency rules, agreed Thursday by the EU institutions, will empower women to enforce the principle of equal pay for equal work through a set of binding measures on pay transparency.

EU institutions strike deal on energy measures in national recovery plans — 14 December 2022, 23:40 CET

Euro-MPs struck a deal with EU ministers Wednesday on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green transition.

Deal reached on EU's new carbon leakage instrument — 13 December 2022, 23:53 CET

The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement Tuesday to set up an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat climate change and prevent carbon leakage.

EU imposes new Iran sanctions over protests repression and drones — 12 December 2022, 23:44 CET

The European Union imposed new sanctions on Iran Monday highlighting the brutal repression of protests and human rights, as well as the delivery of drones to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

Brussels sets out economic guidance for tackling energy crisis — 23 November 2022, 17:15 CET

The EU Commission set out in its autumn 'semester' economic policy package Wednesday action to secure energy supplies, safeguard economic stability, and protect vulnerable households and companies.

EU green light for gender balance targets on company boards — 22 November 2022, 18:52 CET

By July 2026, big publicly-listed EU firms will need to increase women’s presence at their helm, following the EU Parliament's formal adoption Tuesday of a law on gender balance on corporate boards.

Landmark EU rules for online platforms enter into force — 16 November 2022, 18:26 CET

The world's largest and most influential tech companies must follow new EU rules for a safer and more accountable online environment from Wednesday, when the landmark Digital Services Act entered into force.

High energy prices, inflation from Russia's war take toll on Europe's economy — 14 November 2022, 17:51 CET

The EU's economy faces a weaker outlook in 2023, says its autumn economic forecast, as it reels from soaring energy prices and rampant inflation caused by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Brussels proposes 'stable and predictable' EUR 18 bn Ukraine support package for 2023 — 09 November 2022, 18:13 CET

The European Commission set out Wednesday an unprecedented support package for Ukraine of up to EUR 18 billion for 2023, in the form of highly concessional loans, disbursed in regular instalments.

EU vows support for Ukraine's embattled energy sector — 03 November 2022, 22:54 CET

Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson paid a visit to Ukraine Tuesday to discuss with President Volodymyr Zelensky and international partners the immediate concrete support for its battered energy sector.

EU looks to enable joint purchasing of gas — 18 October 2022, 18:28 CET

The European Commission made additional proposals to fight high energy prices Tuesday and ensure security of supply, with a new emergency regulation to enable joint gas purchasing.

EU free trade exports surpass EUR €1 trillion: report — 11 October 2022, 18:26 CET

EU exports to preferential partners under Free Trade Agreements surpassed EUR 1 trillion in 2021 for the first time, a new report published Tuesday by the European Commission shows.

EU steps up Russia sanctions with price cap on Russian oil — 06 October 2022, 18:42 CET

Responding to to Russia's escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine and illegal annexation of four of its regions, the EU imposed Thursday a new package of economic and individual sanctions.

EU plans new sanctions in response to Russia's illegal 'referenda' — 22 September 2022, 22:56 CET

The EU signalled additional sanctions against Russia Thursday in response to Russian plans for illegal 'referenda' in occupied areas of Ukraine, partial mobilisation and threats of nuclear conflict.

EU plans 5 pct reduction in electricity consumption — 14 September 2022, 22:35 CET

The EU Commission proposed Wednesday to reduce electricity consumption by at least 5 per cent during peak price hours, as Europe responds to dramatic price rises and energy supply shortages.

MEPs vote to strengthen new EU deforestation law — 13 September 2022, 18:34 CET

The European Parliament voted Tuesday for significant improvements to a proposal which demands that companies ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested or degraded land.

New call for 35,000 free rail passes for young Europeans — 12 September 2022, 23:00 CET

For the second time this year, 35,000 young people will receive a rail pass to explore Europe and its rich culture. The next DiscoverEU call opens at noon on 11 October and closes on Tuesday 25th.

EU puts forward new EUR 5bn aid package for Ukraine — 07 September 2022, 22:09 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday a further EUR 5 billion in macro-financial assistance (MFA) loans to Ukraine as the second part of an exceptional MFA package of up to EUR 9 billion.

EU promises Ukraine continued support against Russian 'blackmail' — 05 September 2022, 23:50 CET

The EU showed no sign of weakening its support for Ukraine in its war with Russia Monday, as Ukraine's prime minister Denys Shmyhal made a visit to Brussels to further strengthen cooperation.

EU send 5 million anti-radiation tablets to Ukraine — 30 August 2022, 23:54 CET

The European Union sent 5 million potassium iodide tablets to Ukraine Tuesday, as a preventative safety measure to increase the level of protection around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

EU ends Greece's 'enhanced surveillance' on 20 August — 22 August 2022, 09:15 CET

The EU ended the 'enhanced surveillance' of Greece on 20 August, the European Commission announced, judging the country to have delivered on reforms and the policy commitments it made.

Russia's war hits EU economy, hikes inflation — 14 July 2022, 18:12 CET

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues to negatively affect the EU economy, as Thursday's interim Summer Economic Forecast points to lower growth and higher inflation.

Croatia given final approval to join euro — 12 July 2022, 23:15 CET

The EU Council adopted the last three legal acts to enable Croatia to become a member of the euro area Tuesday, paving the way for Croatia to introduce the EU's common currency on 1 January 2023.

Ukraine inevitable focus for new Czech EU presidency — 07 July 2022, 19:18 CET

The preparation of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine as well as projects to free the EU from its dependence on Russia will be important tasks for the Czech Presidency, its PM said Wednesday.