28

Jul

EU says it is on track for 70% vaccination target by end summer

The European Union is on course to hit a target of fully vaccinating at least 70% of the adult population by the end of summer given that percentage of those…

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28

Jul

EU freezes legal steps against Britain after UK request for standstill

The European Commission said it would not move to the next step of its legal action against Britain for unilaterally changing trading arrangements for Northern Ireland, in response to Britain’s…

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27

Jul

EU calls for “return to normality” for institutions in Tunisia

The European Union said it was following developments in Tunisia closely and called for a return to normal in the functioning of democratic institutions on Tuesday (July 27) after the country's president ousted…

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27

Jul

EU invests €122 million in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy

For the first time since the creation of the Innovation Fund, the European Union is investing €118 million into 32 small innovative projects located in 14 EU Member States, Iceland…

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27

Jul

EU Commission opens infringement procedure against 12 states for failing to implement rules banning unfair trading

The European Commission has today opened infringement procedures against Malta 12 Member States for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector. The Directive on unfair trading…

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27

Jul

Joint Research Centre report: loneliness has doubled across the EU since the pandemic

One in four EU citizens reported feeling lonely during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study  from the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). The report contains…

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27

Jul

Could the European Union kick out Hungary?

Relations between Hungarian president Viktor Orban and other European leaders seem to have reached a nadir. For years, Orban has pursued a right-wing agenda that has often contradicted the bloc’s…

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26

Jul

EU brings trade challenge against Russia to WTO

The European Union has requested the launch of a World Trade Organization case against Russia over measures it says restrict EU companies from selling goods to Russian state-owned enterprises. "The…

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26

Jul

Commission starts legal action against 23 EU countries over copyright rules

France, Spain, Italy and 20 other EU countries may be taken to court for their tardiness in enacting landmark EU copyright rules into national law, the European Commission said on…

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26

Jul

EU calls on all Tunisian actors to respect constitution, rule of law

The European Union urged all political actors in Tunisia on Monday to respect the country's constitution and avoid violence after Tunisia's president ousted the government and froze parliament with help…

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26

Jul

EU gives Google 2 months to improve hotel, flight search results

Alphabet unit Google has two months to improve the way it presents internet search results for flights and hotels and explain how it ranks these or face possible sanctions, the…

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26

Jul

EU regulator backs AstraZeneca drug for rare blood disorder in children

AstraZeneca said on Monday the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving a medicine from its U.S.-based Alexion unit for treating a rare, deadly blood disorder in children and adolescents aged…

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26

Jul

China says EU’s planned carbon border tax violates trade principles

China said on Monday the European Union's plan to impose the world's first carbon border tax will expand climate issues into trade in violation of international principles and hurt prospects…

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26

Jul

EU sends four fire-fighting planes to tame Sardinia fires

The European Union is sending four forest firefighting planes to Sardinia in response to a request from Italy to help tame fires that have swept across parts of the island,…

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24

Jul

EU report shows positive developments in Member States

by Keith Zahra The European Commission has published the second EU-wide Report on the Rule of Law. The 2021 report looks at the new developments since last September, deepening the…

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24

Jul

Ewropej: We can overcome the challenges our country faces together

“There was a lot on my agenda during the past week as Parliament held the Plenary Session in Strasbourg,” MEP David Casa told this journal.  Speaking ahead a meeting of…

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24

Jul

Commission seeks public feedback on websites and apps

by Keith Zahra The EU has launched a public consultation on the review of the Web Accessibility Directive. Since 23 June 2021, all public sector websites and mobile apps in…

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24

Jul

Ewropej: We must keep working to ensure the financing of Malta’s transport and energy projects

Member of the European Parliament Josianne Cutajar, in a plenary meeting in Strasbourg earlier this month, said that geographic seclusion from the European continent makes it important for Malta to…

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24

Jul

New rules seek safe and compliant products on the EU market

by Keith Zahra The EU Market Surveillance and Compliance Regulation came into force in July 2021. The new rules aim to ensure that products placed on the EU market comply…

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23

Jul

ECB survey sees higher growth, inflation in next 2 years

Euro zone growth and inflation could be higher this year and next than earlier predicted, the European Central Bank's Survey of Professional Forecasters showed on Friday. Inflation, targeted at 2%…

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23

Jul

Euro zone businesses boomed in July but confidence weakened

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest monthly pace in over two decades in July as the loosening of more COVID-19 restrictions gave a boost to services but fears…

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23

Jul

UPDATED: EU regulator endorses use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in teens

Europe's medicines regulator on Friday recommended approving the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 17-year olds, paving the way for it to become the second shot okayed for…

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23

Jul

EU slams Russia’s ‘continued crackdown’ on journalists

The European Union condemned Russian authorities' recent clampdown on independent media and civil society organizations. The Kremlin silencing dissent and opposition "is particularly worrisome ahead of the State Duma elections…

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23

Jul

EU Socialists say rule of law report not enough, say clear direction, timelines are needed

The Socialist group in the European Parliament has welcomed the latest annual assessment on the rule of law in the EU but expressed concerns that the report will fail to…

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23

Jul

EPP wants new EU AML Authority to have more power over its national counterparts

The EPP Group in the European Parliament wants the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority to have more power over its national counterparts. "It will be key that the new Anti-Money…

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22

Jul

ECB sees some risks to outlook from fresh pandemic wave

 A fresh wave of the coronavirus pandemic could pose a risk to the euro zone's economic recovery, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday, after the bank hinted…

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22

Jul

EU lists rare nerve disorder as side-effect of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Europe's medicines regulator said on Thursday it had added a rare nerve-degenerating disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, as a possible rare side effect from Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after it reviewed…

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22

Jul

EU states to discuss U.S.-Germany Nord Stream 2 deal

The European Union reiterated on Thursday that the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany was "not of common EU interest" but will discuss a deal between…

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21

Jul

EU rejects UK demand for new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Britain demanded on Wednesday that the European Union agree to rewrite a deal overseeing problematic post-Brexit trade involving Northern Ireland just a year after it…

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21

Jul

EU plans to make Bitcoin transfers more traceable

Proposed changes to EU law would force companies that transfer Bitcoin or other crypto-assets to collect details on the recipient and sender. The proposals would make crypto-assets more traceable, the…

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21

Jul

EU calls Turkish plans for Cyprus unacceptable

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell voiced deep concern over Turkish plans for the divided island of Cyprus, calling them unacceptable. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said peace talks can…

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21

Jul

EU proposes watchdog to halt flow of dirty money

EU policymakers proposed a new agency on Tuesday to stop financial firms from aiding criminals and terrorists after a scandal at a Danish bank highlighted the inadequacy of the bloc’s…

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20

Jul

EU wants reforms before approving Hungary’s recovery plan

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Commission won't approve Hungary's recovery plan until it carries out judicial reform and guarantees that corruption cases are investigated, justice commissioner Didier Reynders said in…

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20

Jul

EU lists rule-of-law concerns for Hungary, Poland, could withhold funds

The European Commission listed on Tuesday serious concerns about the rule of law in Poland and Hungary in a report that could help determine whether they receive billions of euros…

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20

Jul

Germany hopes for EU money to rebuild infrastructure

The German government aims to rebuild government-owned infrastructure damaged by the floods in the western part of the country as quickly as possible and hopes for contributions to the cost from the…

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20

Jul

Euro area real yield falls to record low on Delta fears

July 19 (Reuters) - Euro area "real" yields, representing the cost of borrowing after stripping out inflation effects, tumbled on Monday to a new record low as a resurgence in…

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19

Jul

EU Commission approves Czech recovery plan of 7 bln euros, sets conditions

The European Commission approved on Wednesday the Czech Republic's 7 billion euro plan to recover from the pandemic and transform the economy to become greener and more digitalised. The scheme…

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19

Jul

EU border agency to police Lithuania-Belarus frontier from next week

European Union border agency Frontex will deploy 60 border guards to police Lithuania's frontier with Belarus next week after a surge in migrants crossing illegally, its executive director said on…

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19

Jul

EMA to assess use of immunosuppressant drug Kineret in adult Covid patients

The European medicines regulator said on Monday it is evaluating an application to use arthritis drug, Kineret, to treat COVID-19 in adult patients with pneumonia who are at risk of…

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19

Jul

EU pledges support for flood victims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the weekend pledged EU support to help rebuild regions hit by this week's deadly flooding. On a visit to eastern Belgium, which…

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17

Jul

Galactic fireworks: new ESO images reveal stunning features of nearby galaxies

A handout photo made available by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) shows the nearby galaxy NGC 4254 taken with the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT).…

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17

Jul

Beppe Galea elected President of European Democrat Students

Updated - Saturday 1710 Beppe Galea has been elected as President of the European Democrat Students. young people in 40 member organisations from 35 countries in Europe. It is the…

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16

Jul

EU Commission approves Ireland’s 989 mln euro recovery plan

The European Commission on Friday gave the green light to Ireland's 989-million-euro ($1.2 billion) plan to recover from the pandemic and transform the economy to become greener and more digitalised…

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16

Jul

EU probes 3.2 bln euro restructuring aid for airline TAP

 EU competition regulators will investigate whether a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.8 billion) restructuring plan for ailing Portuguese airline TAP is proportionate and complies with EU state aid rules, the European Commission said…

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16

Jul

EU bars Britain from cross-border pact on civil courts

The European Union has barred Britain from joining a European accord for recognising civil court rulings, a move that could bump up costs for individuals and small companies seeking legal…

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16

Jul

EU eyes new targets to protect forests

The European Commission on Friday published an outline for proposals on how to improve the health of Europe's forests and harness their ability to fight climate change, including through legally…

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16

Jul

New coronavirus cases soar in Europe: EU agency

Weekly new COVID-19 cases have increased by 64.3 percent in the EU and EEA compared with the previous week, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control announced today. The…

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15

Jul

Austria says it opposes EU plan to cap cash payments at 10,000 euros

Austria on Thursday reinforced its status as one of Europe's most cash-loving countries by saying it opposed a plan by the European Commission to cap cash payments at 10,000 euros…

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15

Jul

Italy reaches deal with EU for launch of Alitalia successor ITA

Italy has reached a deal with the European Commission over the launch of carrier Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), which will replace the loss-making, state-owned Alitalia, the Treasury said in a…

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15

Jul

EU court adviser backs landmark EU copyright rules, in blow to Poland

A key clause in landmark EU copyright rules, which seek to ensure a level playing field between the European Union's $1 trillion creative industries and online platform, complies with the…

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15

Jul

No conclusive evidence of Frontex involvement in migrant pushbacks but human rights violations witnessed

A scrutiny group established by the European Parliament to investigate the actions of EU border agency Frontex found that there was no conclusive evidence, from the restricted evidence analysed, of…

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15

Jul

Top EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions

Companies may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions, the European Union's top court said on Thursday, in two cases brought by Muslim women in Germany who…

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15

Jul

UPDATED: EU executive expected to take legal steps against Poland, Hungary over LGBT rights

The European Union executive will announce a fresh legal case against Hungary on Thursday over LGBT discrimination and also take steps over regions in Poland which have declared themselves "LGBT-free…

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15

Jul

EU top court rules Polish disciplinary chamber for judges violates EU law

The European Union's top court ruled on Thursday that Poland's system for disciplining judges undercuts the bloc's laws, part of an escalating battle over democratic rules that risks Warsaw losing…

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15

Jul

EP proposes new regulation on tackling cross-border threats

The European Parliament wants the EU to strengthen crisis prevention, preparedness and response when addressing future serious cross-border health threats. The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety…

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14

Jul

European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%…

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14

Jul

EU says 90% of virus in circulation to be Delta variant by end-August

Europe's drug regulator said on Wednesday the Delta variant of the coronavirus will account for 90% of strains in circulation in the European Union by the end of August, with both doses…

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