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- EU targets combined transport for more sustainable freight — 07 November 2023, 22:53 CET
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The European Commission set out plans Tuesday to shift transport of goods from road-only to use of two or more transport modes, aiming to make freight transport more sustainable.
- EU leaders call for humanitarian access to Gaza — 27 October 2023, 15:37 CET
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EU leaders at a summit Thursday reiterated their condemnation of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack and called for "rapid, safe and unhindered" humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need in Gaza.
- Brussels plans big boost for Europe's wind power industry — 24 October 2023, 23:26 CET
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The European Commission presented a European Wind Power Action Plan Tuesday to help the industry reach the agreed EU target of at least 42.5 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
- EU looks into possible disinformation by Meta over Hamas — 19 October 2023, 22:06 CET
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The EU Commission formally sent Meta a request for information under the Digital Services Act Thursday on measures it has taken to prevent disinformation over Hamas terrorist attacks across Israel.
- EU plans to strengthen its migration management — 18 October 2023, 23:47 CET
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The EU Commission presented plans Wednesday for a sustainable European migration management system, which would prevent 'irregular' departures, combat smuggling and provide legal pathways.
- New EU measures to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolution for consumers — 17 October 2023, 23:10 CET
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The EU Commission published a proposal Tuesday which would give consumers and traders the ability to solve their out-of-court disputes in a process which should be simpler, faster and more affordable.
- Israel: EU calls for restraint, will not suspend aid to Palestinians — 10 October 2023, 19:47 CET
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The European Union condemned all attacks against civilians in Israel and Gaza Tuesday, but called for a continuance of financial aid to the UN Palestinian relief and human development agency.
- Green light for EU's Renewables Energy Directive — 09 October 2023, 22:06 CET
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The EU Council gave the green light Monday to the new Renewables Energy Directive to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030.
- EU reaches deal to reduce fluorinated gas emissions — 05 October 2023, 17:12 CET
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The EU Council and Parliament reached agreement Thursday on new legislation to massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone depleting substances.
- EU launches probe into subsidised electric cars from China — 04 October 2023, 23:16 CET
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As cheap, subsidised imports of Chinese electric cars surge into Europe, the EU Commission formally launched Wednesday an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of electric vehicles from China.
- New EU anti-coercion trade tool to act as deterrent — 03 October 2023, 18:25 CET
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The EU Parliament approved Tuesday a new trade instrument to enable the EU to respond should it or member states face economic blackmail from a foreign country seeking to influence a specific policy or stance.
- EU invites applications for 2024 green living prizes — 02 October 2023, 22:21 CET
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Applications for the 2024 New European Bauhaus Prizes opened Monday, to be awarded to 20 exemplary innovative projects and concepts that represent sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusiveness.
- EU to extend to 2025 temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees — 28 September 2023, 22:58 CET
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The EU Council agreed Thursday to extend until March 2025 the temporary protection for people fleeing from Russia’s war against Ukraine, providing certainty for 4 million Ukrainian refugees currently living in the EU.
- Twitter has largest ratio of disinformation posts, says EU — 26 September 2023, 23:02 CET
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X, formerly Twitter, has the largest ratio of mis/disinformation posts, the EU Commission announced Tuesday, as it delivered its second set of reports on implementation of its Code of Practice on Disinformation.
- New EU SME Relief package to tackle late payments — 13 September 2023, 00:08 CET
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The European Commission presented Tuesday a series of initiatives to ease current pressures on smaller businesses (SMEs), including cutting paperwork, simplifying taxes and ensuring they are paid in due time.
- UK to join EU's Horizon Europe, Copernicus programmes — 07 September 2023, 22:28 CET
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The EU Commission and the UK reached political agreement Thursday on the UK's participation in the EU's flagship research programme Horizon Europe and the Copernicus Earth observation programme.
- EU proposes 2024 fish quotas to address 'dire' situation in Baltic Sea — 28 August 2023, 21:22 CET
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The EU Commission adopted its proposal for 2024 fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea Monday, responding to scientific assessment which indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation.
- EU tightens Belarus sanctions over support for Russian invasion of Ukraine — 03 August 2023, 23:48 CET
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The EU agreed further sanctions against Belarus Thursday over its involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, helping to ensure Russian sanctions cannot be circumvented through Belarus.
- EU to step up protection of children from unsafe toys — 29 July 2023, 00:20 CET
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The EU Commission proposed a Toy Safety Regulation Friday which revises current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys, with improved protection from harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals.
- EU provisionally agrees new framework for hedge funds — 20 July 2023, 22:32 CET
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Negotiators from the EU Council and European Parliament reached political agreement last night on a proposal to improve the regulatory framework applicable to the investment funds industry.
- Energy, digital focus for EU's strengthened partnership with Latin America & Caribbean — 19 July 2023, 00:21 CET
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Cooperation on energy and digital matters were the focus for the European Union's two-day summit with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states (CELAC) which ended on Tuesday.
- EU wants stronger ties with Latin America and Caribbean — 17 July 2023, 22:11 CET
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The European Union at the 'EU-LAC' business round table Monday committed to invest over EUR 45 billion to support its reinforced partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean until 2027.
- EU looks to improve end-of-life management of cars — 13 July 2023, 17:07 CET
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The European Commission proposed measures Thursday to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.
- MEPs give green light to legislation to boost EU chips industry — 11 July 2023, 23:36 CET
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The European Parliament gave the green light Tuesday to plans to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages.
- EU confirms adequacy of US data protection framework — 10 July 2023, 23:41 CET
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The United States ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union to US companies under the new framework, the EU concluded on Monday.