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EU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force

EU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force

by EUbusiness — 26 November 2019, 18:09 CET

The EU-Singapore trade agreement came into effect Thursday, offering European companies a gateway to the fast-growing South-east-Asian region, boosting trade for companies, farmers and workers.

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Eight states at risk of breaching EU stability pact

Eight states at risk of breaching EU stability pact

by EUbusiness — 23 November 2019, 18:15 CET

High levels of debt mean eight EU Member States - including France and Italy - are at risk of non-compliance with the European Stability and Growth Pact, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

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Climate action tops EU's Budget priorities for 2020

Climate action tops EU's Budget priorities for 2020

by EUbusiness — 20 November 2019, 19:07 CET

EU institutions finally agreed Monday evening on the EU's budget for 2020, with climate change topping a list of priorities that focuses on growth and competitiveness, security and management of migration.

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EUR 200m to promote European food products

EUR 200m to promote European food products

by EUbusiness — 20 November 2019, 18:56 CET

The EU is to allocate over EUR 200 million in order to fund promotional activities for EU agri-food products, such as cheeses and wines, at home and abroad, the European Commission announced on Tuesday.

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MEPs vote to close tax loopholes for online platforms

MEPs vote to close tax loopholes for online platforms

by EUbusiness — 19 November 2019, 17:29 CET

The European Parliament voted Thursday on measures specifying how large online platforms such as Amazon and Ebay are to contribute to closing existing loopholes that currently hinder the collection of VAT.

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Company restructuring in EU made easier

Company restructuring in EU made easier

by EUbusiness — 19 November 2019, 17:29 CET

The EU Council adopted Monday a Directive on cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions providing harmonised procedures for companies to merge, divide or move within the EU Single Market.

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Little progress in EU's fight against antimicrobial resistance: auditors

Little progress in EU's fight against antimicrobial resistance: auditors

by EUbusiness — 18 November 2019, 23:51 CET

The EU's fight against 'superbugs', especially bacteria which have become resistant to antibiotics, has brought little progress to date, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors.

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EU acts against UK for not nominating Commissioner

EU acts against UK for not nominating Commissioner

by EUbusiness — 14 November 2019, 23:08 CET

The European Commission sent a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom Thursday for breaching its EU Treaty obligations by not suggesting a candidate for the post of EU Commissioner.

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New labelling for European tyres to save energy

New labelling for European tyres to save energy

by EUbusiness — 14 November 2019, 16:50 CET

A new tyre labelling scheme for car and trucks, provisionally agreed Wednesday by EU institutions, aims to increase consumer awareness and fuel savings, improve safety and decrease noise pollution.

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Gender gap could hold back expected R&D surge: report

Gender gap could hold back expected R&D surge: report

by EUbusiness — 14 November 2019, 15:57 CET

Complacency over gender diversity could be an important factor in holding back an expected global surge in research and development activity, according to new research published on Wednesday.

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Go-ahead for 13 new EU defence projects

Go-ahead for 13 new EU defence projects

by EUbusiness — 13 November 2019, 22:54 CET

EU defence ministers gave the go-ahead Tuesday to an updated list of 13 new projects to be undertaken under the EU's new 'Permanent Structured Cooperation' defence structure (PESCO).

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EU sets up sanctions against Turkey for Cyprus oil drilling

EU sets up sanctions against Turkey for Cyprus oil drilling

by EUbusiness — 13 November 2019, 00:01 CET

The EU Council adopted a framework for restrictive measures Monday in response to unauthorised drilling by Turkey of hydrocarbons in the Eastern Mediterranean, enabling sanctions on individuals or entities.

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First Ebola vaccine receives European approval

First Ebola vaccine receives European approval

by EUbusiness — 13 November 2019, 00:01 CET

The European Commission adopted a decision Tuesday granting the first-ever market authorisation to the company Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. for a vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus.

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Products from Israeli settlements must be labelled as such: EU top Court

Products from Israeli settlements must be labelled as such: EU top Court

by EUbusiness — 12 November 2019, 23:43 CET

Foodstuffs originating in Israel's occupied territories must bear the indication of their territory of origin, the EU's top Court ruled on Tuesday, and be labelled if originating from an Israeli settlement.

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New cars in EU will need advanced safety systems from 2022

New cars in EU will need advanced safety systems from 2022

by EUbusiness — 11 November 2019, 23:33 CET

New cars placed on the EU market from mid-2022 will have to be equipped with advanced safety systems, following adoption by the EU Council of a regulation on the general safety of motor vehicles.

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EU states agree measures to combat VAT fraud

EU states agree measures to combat VAT fraud

by EUbusiness — 11 November 2019, 23:32 CET

The EU Council of finance ministers reached provisional agreement Friday on a set of rules on exchange of VAT payment data to facilitate detection of tax fraud in cross-border e-commerce transactions.

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EU-China agree deal on Geographical Indications

EU-China agree deal on Geographical Indications

by EUbusiness — 09 November 2019, 23:35 CET

The EU and China signed a landmark agreement to recognise each other's protected regional products Wednesday, protecting 100 European GIs in China and 100 Chinese GIs in the EU from imitation.

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European economy heading for troubled waters

European economy heading for troubled waters

by EUbusiness — 09 November 2019, 23:33 CET

The Eurozone is heading for a period of high uncertainty, according to the EU's latest economic forecast, released Thursday, as it faces trade conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions, manufacturing weakness and Brexit.

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Free EU travel passes for 20,000 young people next summer

Free EU travel passes for 20,000 young people next summer

by EUbusiness — 07 November 2019, 23:27 CET

18-year-olds in the EU have until 28 November to apply for the latest round of DiscoverEU travel passes, launched Thursday, which give them the opportunity to travel across Europe for free.

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Euro-Parliament pushes for CO2 neutrality by 2050

Euro-Parliament pushes for CO2 neutrality by 2050

by EUbusiness — 07 November 2019, 16:22 CET

The EU should commit to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference and step up its emissions' reduction ambition for 2030, the European Parliament's Environment Committee said on Wednesday.

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