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Brussels activates fisheries crisis support measures 28 March 2022, 23:50 CET
The European Commission decided Monday to activate a new set of crisis measures to support the fishery and aquaculture sectors in the wake of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine.

EU outlines plans to enhance food security 23 March 2022, 22:56 CET
In the light of the war in Ukraine, the EU Commission presented plans Wednesday to combat rising food prices with actions to enhance global food security and to support farmers and consumers in the EU.

EU doubles funds to support Ukrainian armed forces to EUR 1 billion 23 March 2022, 22:54 CET
The EU Council added another EUR 500m Wednesday to its support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend Ukraine's territorial integrity and protect its civilian population against ongoing Russian aggression.

Brussels looks to mitigate high energy prices 23 March 2022, 22:54 CET
The EU Commission set out ideas Wednesday for collective European action to address the root causes of the problem in the gas market and ensure security of supply at reasonable prices for next winter.

EU reaches draft agreement on funding of European political parties 23 March 2022, 22:27 CET
EU ministers reached a provisional political agreement Tuesday on a recast of the regulation on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations.

Commission launches one-stop-shop to support researchers of Ukraine 22 March 2022, 22:49 CET
The EU Commission launched a research portal for Ukraine Tuesday, a one-stop-shop for information and support services to Ukraine-based researchers and researchers fleeing Ukraine.

New PEPP European pension plan takes effect 22 March 2022, 22:48 CET
A pan-European personal pension product ('PEPP') Regulation started to apply Tuesday, paving the way for a new voluntary EU-wide scheme for people to save for their retirement.

Brussels looks to strengthen cybersecurity defence of EU institutions 22 March 2022, 22:31 CET
The European Commission proposed Tuesday a new set of rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.

EU states agree to reduce persistent organic pollutants in waste 21 March 2022, 23:50 CET
EU environment ministers have agreed to negotiate an agreement with the European Parliament on a regulation that aims to further restrict the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste.

EU unites behind stronger security and defence plan 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET
The EU Council gave formal approval Monday to its 'strategic compass', its ambitious plan to strengthen the EU's security and defence policy by 2030 in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine.

EU researchers secure EUR 632m to tackle big scientific questions 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET
The European Research Council (ERC) awarded EUR 632 million of 'consolidator grants' Thursday to mid-career researchers to help them consolidate their teams and conduct pioneering research.

EU reviews state aid rules for banks in difficulty 17 March 2022, 22:13 CET
The EU Commission was gathering views Thursday on EU state aid rules for banks in difficulty from parties with interest in the matter, such as individuals or groups, academia and research institutions.

EU lays out EUR 2 bn to mitigate effects of Brexit 16 March 2022, 23:24 CET
The European Commission gave its approval Monday to the disbursement to a group of 12 EU Member States of more than EUR 2 billion under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve.

End-of-life cars in EU cartel probe 16 March 2022, 23:24 CET
The European Commission conducted unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of companies active in the automotive sector Wednesday located in several EU Member States.

EU releases funding for urgent help to Ukraine refugees 16 March 2022, 23:15 CET
The EU Council agreed Wednesday to mobilise cohesion funding to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military aggression, as well as efforts to tackle the extended impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU agrees new package of sanctions against Russia 15 March 2022, 16:24 CET
The EU set out a new package of sanctions against Russia Tuesday, prohibiting new investments in Russia's energy sector and the provision of credit rating services to any Russian person or entity.

EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads 14 March 2022, 22:49 CET
The EU opened an antitrust investigation Friday into whether an agreement between Google and Meta for online display advertising may have breached EU competition rules.

EU Parliament endorses more sustainable batteries 12 March 2022, 17:06 CET
The EU Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a report Thursday to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information.

EU leaders vow to bolster defence capabilities 11 March 2022, 21:41 CET
EU leaders at the end of a two-day summit Friday adopted a declaration outlining plans to bolster the EU's defence capabilities, reduce energy dependencies and build a more robust economic base.

Brussels approves reform projects for jobs and growth 10 March 2022, 23:05 CET
The Commission approved 225 projects under the Technical Support Instrument Wednesday, which supports reform in EU Member States to improve their resilience, create jobs and growth.

EU imposes more sanctions on Belarus and Russia 10 March 2022, 23:04 CET
The EU introduced new sanctions on Russia and Belarus Wednesday, including measures targeting the Belarusian financial sector, and more oligarchs and members of the Russian Federation Council.

EU acts to protect Ukrainian intellectual property rights 09 March 2022, 16:57 CET
The EU Commission and the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) agreed Wednesday a joint definition of the first set of measures to safeguard protection of intellectual property in Ukraine.

EU-wide rules to combat violence against women 08 March 2022, 22:39 CET
New EU-wide rules to combat violence against women, proposed Tuesday by the European Commission, will criminalise rape based on lack of consent, female genital mutilation and cyber violence.

Europe can be independent from Russian fossil fuels by 2030, says EU 08 March 2022, 19:18 CET
The European Commission outlined a plan Tuesday to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EU introduces temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine 04 March 2022, 23:18 CET
The EU Council adopted unanimously Friday an implementing decision introducing temporary protection due to the mass influx of persons fleeing Ukraine as a consequence of the war.