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EU proposes tougher rules on assets of oligarchs

EU proposes tougher rules on assets of oligarchs

by EUbusiness — 25 May 2022, 23:17 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday new EU-wide rules on freezing and confiscating the assets of criminals and oligarchs who violate sanctions imposed against them.

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EU reaches deal on plans to restock gas reserves

EU reaches deal on plans to restock gas reserves

by EUbusiness — 24 May 2022, 22:13 CET

EU Parliament and states reached agreement Thursday on a regulation to set mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities to ensure security of energy supply across the EU each winter.

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EU maps path away from Russian fossil fuels, Covid

EU maps path away from Russian fossil fuels, Covid

by EUbusiness — 24 May 2022, 22:11 CET

The European Commission issued its spring semester package Monday, providing guidance for EU Member States' economies to break free from the impact of COVID and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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EU supports Ukraine economy with temporary trade liberalisation

EU supports Ukraine economy with temporary trade liberalisation

by EUbusiness — 24 May 2022, 22:10 CET

EU ministers gave the green light to significant support to Ukraine's economy Tuesday with a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union and other trade concessions.

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EU to recognise COVID-19 as occupational disease

EU to recognise COVID-19 as occupational disease

by EUbusiness — 23 May 2022, 17:26 CET

Member States, workers and employers in an EU advisory health committee reached agreement Wednesday on the need to recognise COVID-19 as an occupational disease in health and social care.

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EU moves to end reliance on Russian fossil fuels

EU moves to end reliance on Russian fossil fuels

by EUbusiness — 19 May 2022, 22:16 CET

The EU presented its response to the global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Wednesday, with plans to save energy, produce clean energy, and diversify energy supplies.

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MEPs want reform of EU emissions trading system

MEPs want reform of EU emissions trading system

by EUbusiness — 19 May 2022, 18:01 CET

Euro-MPs called Tuesday for the EU's Emissions Trading System to be reformed and its scope enlarged, aiming to incentivise industries to reduce their emissions and invest in low-carbon technologies.

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Russia's war with Ukraine hits EU growth outlook

Russia's war with Ukraine hits EU growth outlook

by EUbusiness — 18 May 2022, 22:43 CET

The European Union downgraded its forecasts for economic growth Monday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine leads to a surge in energy prices and drives inflation to record highs.

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EU-Japan reinforce relations

EU-Japan reinforce relations

by EUbusiness — 17 May 2022, 19:13 CET

The EU and Japan took steps to strengthen relations Thursday, in digital technologies, trade and investments, climate action, biodiversity protection, sustainable development and security.

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EU mulls tougher law on environmental liability

EU mulls tougher law on environmental liability

by EUbusiness — 16 May 2022, 21:17 CET

The EU Commission launched a consultation Thursday on the Environmental Liability Directive, the EU framework to prevent and remedy damage to land, water and biodiversity based on the 'polluter pays' principle.

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EU to bolster financial sector's defence against cyber-attacks

EU to bolster financial sector's defence against cyber-attacks

by EUbusiness — 12 May 2022, 22:48 CET

EU Parliament and Council provisionally agreed Tuesday to strengthen the IT security of Europe's financial sector, to ensure it can maintain resilient operations in any severe operational disruption.

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EU strategy to make Internet safer for children

EU strategy to make Internet safer for children

by EUbusiness — 12 May 2022, 22:47 CET

The EU adopted Wednesday a new European strategy for 'a Better Internet for Kids', aiming to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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Europe's efforts on battery production under EU scrutiny

Europe's efforts on battery production under EU scrutiny

by EUbusiness — 11 May 2022, 23:33 CET

The EU's auditors launched an audit Tuesday to look into the effectiveness of Commission efforts to develop a globally competitive and sustainable value chain for batteries in the European Union.

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EU consults on Payments Services Directive review

EU consults on Payments Services Directive review

by EUbusiness — 10 May 2022, 23:23 CET

The European Commission launched a public consultation Tuesday to gather evidence for the revised Payment Services Directive review and to inform its work on open finance.

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Boost for EU research in green and health innovation

Boost for EU research in green and health innovation

by EUbusiness — 10 May 2022, 23:14 CET

An amendment to the Horizon Europe Programme, adopted Tuesday by the EU Commission, increases its budget by nearly EUR 562m to support innovative solutions to green, health and digital challenges.

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EU moves to regulate 'distortive' foreign subsidies

EU moves to regulate 'distortive' foreign subsidies

by EUbusiness — 09 May 2022, 23:06 CET

EU institutions adopted their position Thursday on a regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market, aiming to ensure a level playing field for all companies operating in the market.

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EU strengthens Eurojust role on war crimes

EU strengthens Eurojust role on war crimes

by EUbusiness — 09 May 2022, 23:04 CET

EU states adopted a mandate Friday on new rules which will allow the judicial cooperation agency Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, such as war crimes.

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EU vows to deliver on Future of Europe conclusions

EU vows to deliver on Future of Europe conclusions

by EUbusiness — 09 May 2022, 23:04 CET

Climate change, the economy, health and social justice were at the heart of a set of 49 proposals to reform the EU, presented on Europe Day Monday in the final report of the Future of Europe conference.

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Apple 'restricted access to key payments technology'

Apple 'restricted access to key payments technology'

by EUbusiness — 05 May 2022, 23:22 CET

The EU Commission informed Apple Tuesday of its preliminary view that it abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices by limiting access to contactless payments technology.

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EU stands ready to help rebuild Ukraine and its economy

EU stands ready to help rebuild Ukraine and its economy

by EUbusiness — 05 May 2022, 23:07 CET

The EU stands ready to help rebuild Ukraine after the war, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said at a donor's conference Thursday, proposing the EU start working on an ambitious recovery package.

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