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- New EU rules on toy safety to protect children from harmful chemicals — 13 February 2024, 23:42 CET
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An EU Parliament committee approved stricter rules on toy safety Tuesday, aiming to bring down the number of unsafe toys on the single market and protect children better from toy-related risks.
- EU paves way for European disability card — 08 February 2024, 22:46 CET
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The European Parliament and the EU Council reached agreement Thursday on an EU directive to establish the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities.
- Remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury to be banned in EU — 08 February 2024, 22:21 CET
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EU institutions reached political agreement Thursday to phase out use of dental amalgam and prohibit the manufacturing, import and export of a number of mercury-added products, including certain lamps.
- First EU-wide rules for platform workers — 08 February 2024, 21:56 CET
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The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional deal Thursday on a bill aiming to improve the working conditions of persons performing platform work.
- Euro money transfers to arrive 'within ten seconds' — 08 February 2024, 00:11 CET
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The European Parliament adopted new rules Wednesday to ensure transferred funds arrive immediately into the bank accounts of retail customers and businesses across the EU.
- Brussels takes legal action against Hungary's for new 'sovereignty law' — 08 February 2024, 00:11 CET
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The European Commission decided Wednesday to open an infringement procedure against Hungary for violating EU law with its new Defence of Sovereignty law.
- Clearing package deal boost for EU capital markets — 08 February 2024, 00:01 CET
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The European Parliament and EU Council reached political agreement Wednesday on new rules to help make EU clearing services more attractive and robust and preserve financial stability.
- EU reaches provisional deal on environmental, social and governance ratings — 06 February 2024, 19:03 CET
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The EU institutions reached provisional agreement Monday on a regulation on environmental, social and governance rating activities to boost investor confidence in sustainable products.
- EU aim to speed up roll-out of high-speed networks — 06 February 2024, 19:01 CET
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The European Parliament and EU Council struck a deal Tuesday on the gigabit infrastructure act, to accelerate the deployment of gigabit network infrastructure for high-speed networks across Europe.
- EU looks to ease path towards 2040 climate targets — 06 February 2024, 18:40 CET
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The EU Commission proposed Tuesday a 90% cut in EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but has dropped reference to a 30% cut in non-CO2 emissions from agriculture.
- EU, IFC to unlock EUR 500m private sector investment for Ukraine reconstruction — 05 February 2024, 18:35 CET
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The European Commission and the International Finance Corporation signed a guarantee agreement Monday to support investments to help drive an inclusive and sustainable reconstruction in Ukraine.
- EU reaches deal to strengthen consumers' right to repair — 02 February 2024, 23:10 CET
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EU negotiators reached a provisional deal Friday on a directive to reduce waste by promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, also known as the right-to-repair (or R2R) directive.
- EU leaders give go-ahead for EUR 50 bn aid package for Ukraine — 02 February 2024, 23:09 CET
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EU leaders at a special summit Thursday agreed to set up a Ukraine aid facility worth EUR 50 billion for 2024-2027, confirming Europe's commitment to support the country's fight for its freedom.
- EU Council and Parliament agree new stock listings act — 02 February 2024, 23:09 CET
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The EU institutions reached provisional agreement Thursday on a package to make EU public capital markets more attractive for EU companies and easier for companies to list on European stock exchanges.
- Brussels to offer derogations to ease pressure on EU farmers — 02 February 2024, 00:26 CET
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The European Commission proposed Wednesday to allow EU farmers to make use of derogations for 2024 from Common Agricultural Policy rules which oblige them to keep certain areas non-productive.
- EU raids tyre firms suspected of price fixing — 31 January 2024, 19:13 CET
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The EU Commission carried out unannounced raids Wednesday at the premises of several European tyre makers suspected ot violating EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices.
- MEPs reach deal with EU states to better label honey to combat fraud — 31 January 2024, 18:43 CET
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Negotiators from the EU Parliament and Council reached political agreement Tuesday to update rules on the labelling, name, composition and presentation of certain 'breakfast' foodstuffs.
- EU makes moves towards mercury-free Europe — 31 January 2024, 18:41 CET
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The EU Council was set for talks Tuesday to phase out use of dental amalgam and prohibit the manufacturing, import and export of a number of mercury-added products, including certain lamps.
- EU reliance on fossil fuels increased slightly in 2022 — 30 January 2024, 18:32 CET
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The EU’s reliance on fossil fuels for its overall energy supply in 2022 showed a slight increase on 2021, from 69.9 to 70.9 per cent, according to figures released Tuesday by the EU statistics agency.
- Brussels moves quickly on Nth Ireland agri-trade tariff solution — 30 January 2024, 17:36 CET
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The EU Commission adopted a proposal Tuesday setting out a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework regarding the use of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) by Northern Ireland businesses.
- EU gives go-ahead for new rules to reduce harmful emissions — 30 January 2024, 17:36 CET
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The EU Council gave its green light Monday to two regulations that strengthen rules on the use of fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances that cause global warming.
- EU renews economic sanctions against Russia for 6 more months — 29 January 2024, 23:02 CET
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The EU Council renewed its restrictive measures against Russia for a further 6 months Monday, until 31 July 2024, in view of the country's continuing actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
- Brussels looks to modernise river information services in EU — 29 January 2024, 23:02 CET
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The European Commission adopted a proposal Monday to improve the efficiency and reliability of traffic management on Europe's rivers and canals such as the Danube and the Rhine.
- EUR 600m awarded to EU energy infrastructure projects — 26 January 2024, 22:48 CET
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The Commission allocated nearly EUR 600m Thursday to energy infrastructure projects which contribute to Europe's energy security, decarbonisation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Brussels authorises imports of GMOs for food and animal feed — 26 January 2024, 22:47 CET
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The European Commission authorised on Friday the use of a genetically modified maize, and renewed the authorisation of two genetically modified oilseed rapes, as food and animal feed.