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EUR 500m for ammunition production to strengthen EU's defence capabilities
The EU Commission allocated EUR 500 million Friday for the European defence industry to ramp up its ammunition production capacity to 2 million shells per year by the end of 2025.
Madrid region has highest life expectancy in EU
The region with the highest life expectancy at birth in the European Union in 2022 was the Spain's region of Comunidad de Madrid at 85.2 years, the EU's statistics agency Eurostat reported Thursday.
EU set for tighter rules on gun control
The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional political agreement Thursday on an updating of rules to trace import and export of civilian firearms more effectively.
Cosmetics top EU list of dangerous products in 2023
Cosmetics was the most frequent type of product notified as a health risk in 2023, according to the Commission's annual report on dangerous non-foods products published Thursday.
Green light for bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom
The European Parliament gave its final green light Wednesday to the Media Freedom Act, new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference.
UK Hub to bridge EU, UK innovation sectors
Europe's largest innovation ecosystem, part of the EU's Horizon Europe research programme which supports competitiveness and growth through innovation, on Tuesday launched the EIT Hub UK.
Euro-Parliament backs tightening of EU toy safety rules
The EU Parliament approved its position Wednesday on revamped EU rules on toy safety, offering better protection to children from the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market.
EU Parliament adopts landmark AI law
The European Parliament approved Wednesday the world's first horizontal legislation on artificial intelligence to ensure safety and compliance with fundamental rights, and to boost innovation.
EU targets microplastics for improved water quality
The European Commission adopted two new measures Monday designed to enhance the EU’s water resilience and to improve water quality and quantity throughout the continent.
EU ups defences against foreign interference in elections
The EU Council adopted a new regulation Monday on the transparency and targeting of political advertising, aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections.
EU to curb management by algorithm in gig economy
EU ministers confirmed Monday an earlier draft agreement on the platform work directive which aims to improve working conditions and regulate use of algorithms by digital labour platforms.
New EU rules start to apply for Google, Microsoft, Amazon gatekeepers
Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, deemed online 'gatekeepers' under the EU's Digital Markets Act, must from 7 March fully comply with all obligations.
EU transfer of proceedings law to help fight cross-border crime
The Belgian EU presidency and European Parliament reached political agreement Wednesday on a proposed EU law related to the transfer of proceedings in criminal matters.
Tinder pledge on clearer pricing brings end to EU probe
U.S. online dating app Tinder committed Thursday to informing its customers that discounts they propose for their premium services are personalised by automated means, as required to do under EU law.
EU moves to bolster cyber security capacities
The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on the Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen the EU's capacities to prepare for, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
EU revisions to strengthen plant health law
The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional agreement Wednesday on a targeted revision of the Plant Health Law, which aims to improve and streamline its application and enforcement.
EU agrees single sky deal for airspace management
After a decade of negotiations the European Parliament and the EU Council agreed Wednesday on new EU rules to optimise flight routes, reduce flight delays and cut CO2 emissions.
EU strikes deal to ban products made with forced labour
Products made with forced labour are to be banned from the EU market under the provisional deal agreed Tuesday by the European Parliament and EU Council.
EU sets out plan to boost Europe's defence readiness
In the light of Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission and EU foreign policy chief set out plans Tuesday for a major boost to Europe's defence industrial readiness.
EU sets targets to reduce packaging consumption
The EU Council and Parliament reached agreement Monday to revamp rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, including a ban on 'forever chemicals' in food contact packaging.