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EU targets combined transport for more sustainable freight 07 November 2023, 22:53 CET
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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