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EU issues EUR 112m calls for AI, quantum technologies — 24 April 2024, 00:02 CET

The EU Commission announced the launch Tuesday of a new set of Horizon Europe calls aimed primarily at pioneering projects in the realms of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.

Green light for ground-breaking EU legislation to combat forced labour — 23 April 2024, 23:57 CET

The European Parliament gave its final approval Tuesday to a new regulation enabling the EU to ban from the single market the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour.

EU consumers' 'right to repair' becomes reality — 23 April 2024, 23:56 CET

The European Parliament gave its formal go-ahead Tuesday to new 'right to repair' rules aimed at helping consumers repair their goods easily and make their products last longer.

Brussels threatens to suspend TikTok reward programme in EU — 22 April 2024, 17:31 CET

The European Commission opened a second formal proceedings against TikTok Monday, to assess whether it breached the EU's Digital Services Act on launching TikTok Lite in France and Spain.

New EU obligations kick in for Pornhub, Stripchat, XVideos — 22 April 2024, 17:24 CET

As of 21 and 23 April, adult entertainment platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and Xvideos will have to comply with stringent obligations under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).

Return to youth mobility between EU and UK on the agenda — 22 April 2024, 17:24 CET

The EU Commission proposed Thursday to open talks with the United Kingdom on making it easier for young people in the EU and UK to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively.

EUR 10m to support Ukraine researchers under Horizon Europe — 19 April 2024, 23:12 CET

The European Commission on Thursday topped up with an additional EUR 10 million the budget of the EU's MSCA4Ukraine initiative, set up to support researchers forced to flee Ukraine.

Brussels demands answers on launch of TikTok Lite in France, Spain — 18 April 2024, 22:50 CET

The European Commission sent TikTok a request for information Wednesday for details on the risk assessment TikTok should have carried out before deploying the new app TikTok Lite in the EU.

EU offers young people 35,500 free train passes — 17 April 2024, 22:39 CET

The EU Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round Tuesday, offering thousands of young people free train travel around Europe in its latest call under the DiscoverEU programme.

Oil import dependency at highest point in 2022 — 17 April 2024, 22:37 CET

EU import dependency for the entire family of crude oil and petroleum products surged to a new record high of 97.7% in 2022, according to figures published Tuesday from EU statistics agency Eurostat.

Nearly half of people in EU stream TV or videos — 16 April 2024, 18:50 CET

65 per cent of individuals in the European Union engaged in streaming TV or videos online in 2022, according to a set of figures released Tuesday by the EU's statistics agency Eurostat.

MEPs approve reforms for sustainable gas market — 12 April 2024, 22:20 CET

The EU Parliament adopted plans Thursday to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market and lead to a market which is more sustainable and resilient.

Green light for energy performance of buildings law — 12 April 2024, 22:19 CET

The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.

EUR 652m funding for leading researchers in Europe — 12 April 2024, 22:19 CET

The European Research Council (ERC) announced Thursday the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants of EUR 625 million.

Green light for EU's Migration and Asylum Pact — 11 April 2024, 21:45 CET

The European Parliament ended political deadlock Wednesday with its green light to a package of legislative texts for comprehensive reform of European migration and asylum policy.

Brussels paves way for 'air taxis', innovative drone uses — 10 April 2024, 23:33 CET

The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a set of measures to address safety challenges of new emerging air mobility services and ensure their operation will be as safe as those in manned aviation.

2023 wildfire season among worst in EU: report — 10 April 2024, 23:32 CET

Last year, over half a million (504,002) hectares - an area twice the size of Luxembourg - was scorched by wildfires, according to an advance report published Wednesday by the EU's research centre.

EU funding of EUR 424m for zero-emission projects — 10 April 2024, 23:26 CET

The European Commission announced Wednesday the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over EUR 424 million in EU support.

Trade support for Ukraine extended, more protection for EU farmers — 09 April 2024, 00:44 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached a new provisional agreement Monday to extend temporary trade measures for Ukraine, as well as safeguard measures to protect EU farmers.

Brussels opens probes into two Chinese solar companies — 09 April 2024, 00:41 CET

The European Commission launched two probes Wednesday under foreign subsidies rules into the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies to bidders in a public procurement procedure.

EU strengthens education, culture links with Japan — 09 April 2024, 00:41 CET

EU Commission and Japanese government representatives vowed Wednesday to reinforce links in areas of education, culture and sport and exchange best practices and strategies for policy development.

EU commits to boosting cycling across Europe — 04 April 2024, 00:12 CET

Cycling received a boost as a sustainable, accessible and affordable means of transport Wednesday when the EU adopted a European Declaration on Cycling, a significant step in reducing transport emissions.

Brussels rolls out plans for a European degree — 03 April 2024, 00:33 CET

The European Commission presented Wednesday three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree.

Bulgaria and Romania join border-free Schengen area — 03 April 2024, 00:33 CET

Rules of the border-free Schengen zone applied to Bulgaria and Romania from 31 March, including on issuing Schengen visas and lifting controls at internal air and sea borders.

EU passes new law on environmental crime — 03 April 2024, 00:33 CET

The EU Council formally adopted Wednesday a new law to protect the environment through criminal law, to improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences.