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EU selects 50 women-led companies to boost deep-tech in Europe
The EU Commission announced Tuesday the results of the first call under the Women TechEU pilot programme, which supports deep-tech start-ups led by women with mentoring and funding.
Uncertainty directs EU guidance for 2023 fiscal policy
The shadow of Russia's brutal attack on Ukraine hung over the European Commission's guidance to EU Member States on the conduct of fiscal policy in 2023, which it adopted in a Communication Wednesday.
Prove you are with us, Ukraine's Zelensky tells EU Parliament
The EU Parliament at an extraordinary plenary session Tuesday voiced unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression as it heard its President Volodymyr Zelensky's appeal via live videolink.
EU offers Ukraine unprecedented arms support package
With the war in Ukraine raging, the European Union stepped up late Sunday evening with a EUR 450m package of lethal weapons and new sanctions to counter the brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine.
EU to freeze Putin, Lavrov assets
The European Union imposed sanctions against Russia's president Vladimir Putin and its foreign minister Sergey Lavrov Friday, and adopted wide ranging individual and economic sanctions.
Russia will 'pay a heavy price' for unprovoked military aggression: EU
European leaders at a summit Thursday agreed sanctions on Russia for its 'unprovoked and unjustified' military aggression against Ukraine, which they condemned in the strongest possible terms.
New Data Act to boost Europe's digital economy
A new EU Data Act with rules on who can use and access data generated in the EU across all economic sectors will unlock a wealth of industrial data in Europe, the European Commission said Wednesday.
EU due diligence law to make corporate governance more sustainable
The European Commission unveiled its long-awaited proposal Wednesday for an EU law that establishes a corporate sustainability due diligence duty on companies over a certain size.
EU eases requirements on non-essential travel from third countries
The EU further facilitated travel into the EU Tuesday, updating a recommendation on temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU, taking into account increased vaccination and booster uptake.
EU condemns 'illegal and unacceptable' Russian action in Ukraine
The EU condemned Russia's recognition Tuesday of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities and their invasion by Russian troops, outlining a number of financial and trade sanctions.
Investment funds: single market benefits 'unrealised', say EU auditors
The EU has a framework to establish a single market for investment funds, but not all of its goals have been achieved, the EU's Court of Auditors said Tuesday, with many potential benefits still 'untapped'.
EU challenges China at WTO to defend high-tech sector
The European Union filed a case against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Friday for restricting EU companies from going to a foreign court to protect and use their patents.
Lift-off for satellite-based EU internet system
The EU set out ambitious plans Tuesday for a space-based secure communication system, which would deliver high-speed internet access and provide connectivity to Europe and Africa.
MEPs give green light to reform of road haulage charging
The EU Parliament gave its final approval Thursday to new rules on road charges for trucks, which will move from time-based to distance-based charging, making polluter-pays principles work better.
Rising inflation checks Europe's recovery
Inflation and energy prices are expected to hold back growth in the European economy, which is reaching pre-pandemic levels of GDP, according to the EU's winter economic forecast.
House cricket makes it to list of EU novel foods
The house cricket received EU authorisation as a novel food Friday, becoming the third insect approved for consumption by European gourmets, following the dried yellow mealworm and migratory locust.
MEPs look to strengthen new EU rules for batteries
MEPs in committee called Thursday for stronger sustainability, performance and labelling requirements for batteries, as well as more stringent targets for waste collection and recycling efficiency.
Regional inequalities shrink through EU cohesion policy
GDP per capita of less developed regions in the EU is expected to increase by up to 5% by 2023, as regional disparities narrow as a result of its cohesion policy, an EU report said on Wednesday.
EU implementing decisions ready radio spectrum for 5G
The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a number of implementing decisions to ensure that the EU's radio spectrum policy meets the growing demand for broadband and for innovative digital applications.
New EU Chips Act aims for 'digital sovereignty'
The European Commission proposed Tuesday a comprehensive package it says will ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technology.