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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.

EU to boost production of ammunition for Ukraine — 07 July 2023, 21:55 CET

EU Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed Thursday on plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to address the current shortage, with a budget of EUR 500 million.

Sustainability, wellbeing at heart of Europe's 'Open Strategic Autonomy' — 06 July 2023, 21:42 CET

Sustainability and people's wellbeing should be at the heart of Europe's strategic foresight, the European Commission said on Thursday in its 2023 Strategic Foresight Report.

EU package to make sustainable use of key natural resources — 06 July 2023, 00:16 CET

The European Commission adopted Wednesday a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming.

Brussels proposes more vigorous enforcement of GDPR — 04 July 2023, 22:17 CET

The EU Commission proposed new rules Tuesday to strengthen enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation in cross-border cases and improve cooperation between data protection authorities.

Brussels outlines framework for new digital euro — 28 June 2023, 21:33 CET

The EU Commission set out proposals Wednesday for a framework for a possible digital form of the euro that the ECB may issue in future, as well as for continued access to euro banknotes and coins.

Political agreement on EU Banking Package — 27 June 2023, 23:04 CET

The European Parliament and Council reach draft agreement Tuesday on EU banking rules to implement 'Basel III' reforms aimed at boosting the strength and resilience of banks operating in the EU.

EU's 2030 climate and energy targets at risk: auditors — 26 June 2023, 23:50 CET

The EU’s bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030 is unlikely to succeed, the EU's auditors warned Monday, as there is little indication current actions will be sufficient.

EU strengthens sanctions against Russia for illegal Ukraine war — 23 June 2023, 18:11 CET

The European Union continued its drive to erode Putin's war machine and revenues Friday with an 11th package of sanctions including new tools to counter circumvention and information warfare.

Brussels proposes EUR 65bn top-up to EU Budget — 20 June 2023, 23:14 CET

The European Commission proposed Tuesday a EUR 65 bn increase to the EU's 2024-2027 budget to finance support to Ukraine, action on migration, and investments in strategic industries.

EU withholding tax proposals to boost cross-border investment — 19 June 2023, 17:31 CET

New rules on withholding tax, proposed Monday by the European Commission, are aimed at promoting fairer taxation, fighting tax fraud and supporting cross-border investment throughout the EU.

MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI — 14 June 2023, 18:42 CET

The EU Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act Wednesday, vowing to ensure human oversight of AI-related processes while making full use of AI's the potential.

Brussels to strengthen sustainable finance framework — 13 June 2023, 23:35 CET

The European Commission put forward a number of measures Tuesday to strengthen the EU's sustainable finance framework and its move away from carbon-emitting energy sources.

Europe's bathing waters remain at high standard: report — 12 June 2023, 00:15 CET

The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union's most stringent 'excellent' water quality standards in 2022, the EU's latest annual Bathing Water reported Friday.

Green recovery still the focus for EU's 2024 Budget — 07 June 2023, 21:57 CET

With EU states facing rising costs and inflation, the Commission proposed Wednesday an annual EU budget of EUR 189.3 bn for 2024, focusing on green and digital spending to drive Europe's economic recovery.

Anti-coercion tool to safeguard EU economic interests — 06 June 2023, 16:33 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached fina political agreement Tuesday on a new tool to enable the EU to respond to economic coercion and defend its interests on the global stage.

EU calls for agreement on global rules to end plastic pollution — 30 May 2023, 23:25 CET

With plastic production forecast to triple by 2060, the EU will Monday call for legally binding provisions to address the production of primary plastics, with a view to making production and consumption sustainable.

EU renews Ukraine trade concessions till June 2024 — 25 May 2023, 23:00 CET

The EU Council adopted Thursday a Regulation which renews the suspension of all customs duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, until June 2024.

EU recommends winding down states' energy support measures — 24 May 2023, 21:05 CET

EU Member States should aim to wind down their energy support measures by the end of 2023, the Commission recommended Wednesday in its 'European Semester Spring Package' guidance.

MEPs vote to speed up recovery of criminal assets — 24 May 2023, 00:13 CET

MEPs in committee approved new legislation on seizing criminal assets Tuesday to ensure fast and efficient freezing operations everywhere in the EU, and quicker compensation for victims.

EU's economic outlook improves, challenges remain — 15 May 2023, 18:27 CET

The European economy held up well in the first quarter of 2023 in the face of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the EU reported on Monday, leading to an upgrade in its growth forecast for the year.

Commission launches first EU tender for 11.6bcm joint gas purchases — 11 May 2023, 01:44 CET

The EU Commission launched an international tender for joint purchasing of EU gas supplies Wednesday, leveraging the EU's collective economic weight through its 'AggregateEU' mechanism.

New European patents framework boost for innovation — 27 April 2023, 21:41 CET

New unified rules on patents, proposed Thursday by the European Commission, will benefit patents holders and users, and will help smaller companies in particular make the most of their inventions.