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'Sad moment' as leaders endorse UK withdrawal agreement — 25 November 2018, 17:08 CET

EU leaders endorsed the Brexit withdrawal agreement Sunday as presented by the negotiators of the EU and the UK, declaring this a "sad moment" but saying that the deal was "the only deal possible".

'Damage control' Brexit agreement as UK ministers resign — 15 November 2018, 13:46 CET

Following Wednesday's agreement between EU Commission and the United Kingdom on the terms of the Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement, ministers have resigned including the Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab.

Differences remain on EU digital service tax — 07 November 2018, 15:42 CET

EU finance ministers meeting Tuesday have some way to go before they can agree on the digital service tax directive, aimed at addressing the most urgent gaps and loopholes in the taxation of digital activities.

New Erasmus call outlines plans for European Universities — 25 October 2018, 19:04 CET

Plans for the Erasmus+ youth education programme published Wednesday by the EU Commission, set to be funded to the tune of EUR 3 billion, include plans for a network of European Universities.

EU leaders ready to extend Brexit transition period — 18 October 2018, 22:51 CET

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels to review progress on Brexit talks declared their readiness Thursday to consider any British proposal to extend the two-year transition period once the UK leaves the EU.

EU-Vietnam trade deal ready for signing, says Brussels — 18 October 2018, 00:42 CET

The EU Commission adopted the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements Wednesday, paving the way for their signature and reflecting EU will to put such trade deals in place as soon as possible.

Green light for Singapore-EU trade deal — 16 October 2018, 18:25 CET

EU Member States authorised Tuesday the signature and conclusion of the trade and investment agreements between the EU and Singapore, as well as a partnership and cooperation agreement.

Clearer fuel pump labels appear across Europe — 14 October 2018, 23:45 CET

A new harmonised set of fuel labels took off across Europe on 12 October, with the aim of giving drivers better information on the suitability of fuels for their vehicles wherever they travel in the EU.

EU urged to step up climate action after UN report — 08 October 2018, 23:25 CET

Environmental groups urged the EU to take urgent action over climate change Monday, following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C.

Boost for joint European assessment of medicines — 04 October 2018, 18:23 CET

A new law adopted by the European Parliament on Wednesday aims to avoid duplicating national assessments to determine a medicine's added value that help EU countries decide on pricing.

Juncker 'State of Union' speech focuses on migration issues — 12 September 2018, 23:45 CET

EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker used his 'State of the Union' address to the European Parliament Wednesday to put forward a raft of measures to tackle Europe's migration crisis.

Air pollution causes 400,000 premature deaths in EU: report — 11 September 2018, 18:36 CET

Air pollution causes about 400,000 premature deaths in the EU and hundreds of billions of euros in health-related external costs, says a new report on the impact of EU action to protect human health from its effects.

EU, Japan edge towards data protection deal — 06 September 2018, 00:01 CET

Following the July conclusion of EU-Japan talks on personal data flows, the Commission launched Thursday a procedure for adoption of its decision on data protection adequacy between the two blocs.

EU provides Iran with EUR 18m development support — 23 August 2018, 23:03 CET

The Commission adopted Thursday a first package of EUR 18 million for projects in support of sustainable economic and social development in Iran, including EUR 8m aid to the private sector.

EU steps up legal action against Poland over judicial independence — 14 August 2018, 21:43 CET

The European Commission took another step in its infringement procedure against Poland over the rule of law Tuesday, pursuing efforts to protect the independence of the Polish Supreme Court.

European firms get EU protection from Trump Iran sanctions — 07 August 2018, 23:51 CET

As the first batch of re-imposed US sanctions on Iran take effect, the EU's updated 'Blocking Statute' entered into force early on 7 August to mitigate their impact on EU companies doing business in Iran.

EU could pay states EUR 6,000 to take in migrants — 25 July 2018, 13:19 CET

The EU could pay financial support to Member States that accept transfers of refugees disembarking in their country, under plans outlined by the European Commission on Tuesday.

EU warns of impact of Brexit on rest of Europe — 19 July 2018, 22:08 CET

The EU Commission warned Thursday of the repercussions of Brexit for citizens and businesses in both the United Kingdom and the EU, as it prepares for all outcomes of the United Kingdom's exit from the EU.

Trump criticised as NATO strengthens cooperation with EU — 10 July 2018, 20:36 CET

"Appreciate your allies, after all you don't have that many," EU Council president Tusk told US president Trump Tuesday, as NATO and the EU signed a joint declaration to strengthen military cooperation.

MEPs send copyright reform proposal back for rethink — 05 July 2018, 17:19 CET

The EU Parliament rejected Thursday a committee proposal to update EU copyright rules, including measures to monitor and filter uploads to the Internet some described as a 'vote for mass internet censorship'.

Migration top priority as Austria takes over EU presidency — 03 July 2018, 18:02 CET

"A Europe that protects" is the motto of the Austrian presidency of the Council of the EU, which the country took over from Bulgaria on 1 July, putting migration and security issues at the top of its priority list.

EU summit pledges solidarity in deal on migration — 29 June 2018, 11:57 CET

The EU summit agreed Friday to strengthen European solidarity in face of the migration crisis, calling for further measures to stem illegal migration and 'disembarkation platforms' for people saved at sea.

EU finance ministers close deficit procedure against France — 25 June 2018, 14:01 CET

EU finance ministers closed the excessive deficit procedure for France Friday, confirming its deficit has dropped below 3% of GDP. They also issued budgetary recommendations to Hungary and Romania.

MEPs' copyright reform proposals cause Internet concern — 20 June 2018, 23:55 CET

Plans to update EU copyright rules, including measures to monitor and filter virtually all uploads to the Internet, backed by MEPs Wednesday, have been termed a 'vote for mass internet censorship'.

Talks launched for 'ambitious' EU-Australia trade deal — 18 June 2018, 14:16 CET

EU Trade Cecilia Malmstroem met with Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Monday to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and Australia.