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Ireland nominates two contrasting candidates to replace former EU commissioner Hogan
Ireland’s government on Friday nominated two contrasting personalities to replace Phil Hogan, after the Irish politician resigned as EU trade chief last…
EU proposes €244m in assistance to Malta under SURE instrument to support jobs
The European Commission has presented proposals to the Council for decisions to grant financial support of €81.4 billion to 15 Member States…
India in talks with EU for trade deal, open to pact with UK
India has started trade talks with the European Union (EU) and is open to dialogue with the United Kingdom for a free…
EU leaders to meet in Brussels on 17-18 July in hope to finalise economic stimulus plan
Eu ropean Union leaders will meet in Brussels on July 17-18 to haggle over a proposed COVID-19 economic stimulus and their next…
Visegrad Four countries call for a “fair” allocation of EU’s €750 billion Coronavirus recovery fund
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries have called for a “fair” allocation of EU’s €750 billion Coronavirus recovery fund,…
EU terminates controls on export of coronavirus protective equipment
The European Union ended its controls on the export of coronavirus protective equipment on Tuesday after concluding that supplies for European medical…
Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis
By the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the…
EU confident of recovery in 2021 if effective assistance is given to business employment
In its COVID-dominated Spring forecast, the European Commission forecasts the 27-member-group’s economy to contract by 7.5% this year, far deeper than the…
European Commission approves a €5.3million COVID-19 R&D Fund for Malta
The European Commission has approves a €5.3million COVID-19 Research & Development Fund for Malta. The aim of this Fund will be to…
EU institutions raise concerns over Zoom
EU Commission staff have been advised not to use video conferencing platform Zoom for official work, after a series of privacy concerns…
EU auditors ask Commission to ensure accountability in COVID-19 temporary support measures
The European Commission is proposing a temporary relaxation of spending rules for the European structural and investment (ESI) funds in order to…
EP to discuss, vote on latest support measures supporting EU countries
The European Parliament will meet in plenary today and tomorrow to debate and vote on the latest Commission proposals to address the…