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Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland
POLITICO reports that in the battle over the rule of law, Poland is splitting the European Commission at its highest level. EU…
Trade Tariffs: EU Commissioners endorse the imposition of additional duties on a number of US products
The European Union announced it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald…
Juncker invites ‘German-speaking’ countries not to repeat the Greek mistake with Italy and avoid giving lessons to Rome
Deutsche Welle and The Guardian reported that since the new Italian government assumed power, EU President Jean-Claude Juncker seems to have taken…
60% increase in EU funds for the EU programme for the environment and climate action
"The EU is a global leader for environmental protection and climate action; where we spend our money should reflect this. With more…
A bad day for world trade – EU
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker expressed his concern following the decision by the US that starting on 1 June…
Juncker’s comments on Italy, as reported on the Guardian, stirs controversy and criticism.
"Italians need to work harder and be less corrupt". This is what the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, would have…
New EU directive to curb plastic use
The European Commission proposed new EU-wide rules on Monday aimed at reducing plastic pollution in cities and oceans by banning several plastic…
BREXIT: “Stop playing hide and seek” – Michel Barnier to UK Government
European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urged the British Government 'to stop playing hide and seek' over the country's aims for…
#EUandMe – EU releases five films that make Europe more accessible to millenials
The European Union released five short films, directed by prominent European filmmakers, which demonstrate how the rights and benefits enjoyed in the…
European Education Area by 2025
The European Commission is advancing work to build a European Education Area by 2025, reinforce the cultural dimension of the European Union…
EU approves start of negotiations for free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that European officials will land in Australia next month to begin negotiations on a free trade deal,…
European Digital Economy and Society Index published
The European Commission published the results of the 2018 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) , a tool which monitors the performance…