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EU outlines plans for more inclusive, sustainable gig economy
The EU Commission presented a plan Thursday to tap in to the economic and job-creation potential of the gig economy, which it says can play a key role in a fair and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.
Agreement reached to extend free mobile roaming in Europe
The 'Roam like at Home' mobile roaming scheme will be renewed for another ten years, after plans were informally agreed Thursday between Euro-MPs and the EU's Slovenian Presidency.
EU to strengthen trade defence against foreign coercion
The European Union announced plans Wednesday to counter the deliberate use of economic coercion by third countries with a set of tools to strengthen trade defence against such pressure.
New EU energy map to help decarbonisation
The EU Commission unveiled its Energy and Industry Geography Lab Wednesday, a user-friendly online tool providing geospatial information for companies and energy infrastructure planners.
EU own software to go open source
The European Commission adopted new rules on Open Source Software Wednesday, to enable its software solutions to be publicly accessible with benefits for companies and public services.
EU looks to tackle Europe's gender pay gap
EU employment ministers agreed their position Monday on a draft law on pay transparency which will help to tackle the existing pay discrimination at work and contribute to closing the gender pay gap.
EU institutions agree stronger Environment Action Programme
After months of negotiations, the European institutions agreed the 8th Environment Action Programme Wednesday, setting the objectives for EU environmental policy up to 2030, and conditions to achieve them.
EU's EUR 300 bn fund to counter Chinese influence
The EU launched a EUR 300 billion 'Global Gateway' fund Wednesday to counter the influence of China and develop links in transport, health, education and research systems across the world.
EU strengthens disease prevention and control capacity
The EU Parliament and Council agreed Monday to reinforce the role of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and improve Europe's preparedness for future health challenges.
What's illegal offline should be illegal online: EU
EU ministers agreed their position on a Digital Services Act Thursday, which would regulate large online platforms with the aim of creating a digital level playing field with clear rights and obligations.
EU economy set for greener, digital rebound
The Commission outlined in the 2022 'European semester cycle of economic policy coordination' Wednesday a greener and more digital economy as Europe's economy rebounds from the crisis.
EU launches EUR 3.9 bn calls for education exchange programme
The European Commission launched nearly EUR 3.9 billion calls under the EU's Erasmus+ programme Wednesday, for the mobility of young people and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport.
MEPs give final go-ahead for EU farm reform
The European Parliament gave the final green light Tuesday to reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, with the reformed version aiming to be greener, fairer, more flexible and more transparent.
Brussels mulls upgrade for chemical labelling
The EU Commission launched a public consultation Wednesday on the simplification and digitalisation of labelling of chemical products such as glues, laundry and dishwashing detergents, fertilising products.
EU mulls update for mortgage credit directive
The European Commission launched a public consultation on the Mortgage Credit Directive review Monday, seeking views on the functioning of, and possible improvements to the existing framework.
Brussels outlines more adaptable EU competition policy
The EU Commission adopted a Communication Thursday on a competition policy fit for new challenges, framing the key role of competition policy for Europe's path towards a 'green' recovery.
EU institutions reach provisional deal on 2022 Budget
EU ministers reached an informal agreement with the European Parliament on the 2022 EU budget late on Monday, setting total commitments at EUR 169.5 billion and payments at EUR 170.6 billion.
Council welcomes new EU forest strategy for 2030
In their conclusions adopted Monday, EU farm ministers welcomed the Commission's new EU forest strategy for 2030 and recognised the need for forests to contribute more to Europe's 'Green Deal'.
COP26 deal keeps alive 1.5C global warming target
The COP26 UN Climate Conference came to an end in Glasgoqw Saturday with a deal to keep alive Paris' 1.5°C target but without a comprehensive package to support climate vulnerable countries.
EU Court confirms Google EUR 2.42 bn antitrust fine
The EU's General Court upheld Wednesday the EUR 2.42bn fine imposed on Google by the Commission in 2017 for abusing its market dominance to favour its own comparison shopping service.