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Half of Europeans concerned on ability to pay their bills
Almost half of European consumers (48%) were worried about being able to pay their bills, and a large majority (71%) took measures to reduce their energy consumption at home. In…
EU starts debate on budget rules amid high debt levels
The European Commission opened a debate on Tuesday on how to reform the European Union's fiscal rules to deal with a pandemic-induced…
After NATO, Biden turns to EU for renewal of transatlantic ties
U.S. President Joe Biden will intensify his post-Trump push to renew transatlantic relations on Tuesday, meeting with European Union leaders to cool…
Google offers concessions in fresh bid to win EU okay for Fitbit deal
Alphabet unit Google has offered concessions for a second time in a bid to address EU antitrust regulators' concerns about its bid…
British customers in EU will lose bank account if no deal is reached
Major UK banking companies are informing their British customers living in the European Union that their bank accounts will be closed by…
EU guidelines play down infection risks posed by domestic waste
Household waste does not facilitate the spread of Covid-19 infections, according to guidelines issued by the European Centre for Diseases Prevention and…
European Parliament seeks reassurances and reimbursements for Erasmus+ students
The 165,000 current Erasmus+ exchange students and 5000 EU volunteers need reassurance that they will be reimbursed and retain their status, MEPs…
Western Balkan states request help from EU
The European Union is considering a joint proposal submitted by the Western Balkan states requesting an exemption from the ban on the…
Recruitment of foreign doctors is new flashpoint in Europe’s health debates
Politico reports that outgoing Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis waded into the increasingly heated EU debate over the recruitment of foreign health care…
Benin orders EU ambassador to leave
Benin ordered EU ambassador Oliver Nette to leave the country on Wednesday, diplomatic sources told AFP news agency. The Beninese government accused…