12

Jan

Judges from across Europe march to defend Polish peers

Judges from across Europe, many of them dressed in their judicial robes, marched silently in Warsaw on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Polish peers who are protesting a…

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10

Jan

UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to make 2020 year of change for refugee protection

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is calling on the European Union (EU) to make 2020 “the year of change for robust refugee protection”. On Thursday, the agency issued a set…

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10

Jan

Swiss unions call for ‘social agenda’ in EU relations

Switzerland’s largest trade union group has repeated its warning that any framework deal reached with the European Union must respect measures to protect wages from cross-border competition. At the annual…

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10

Jan

Von der Leyen: EU must keep promises to Albania and North Macedonia on accession

The 'door is open' for Albania and North Macedonia to join the European Union under current rules, Ursula von der Leyen insisted on Friday at the launch of Croatia's presidency.…

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10

Jan

European ministers meet to salvage Iran nuclear deal

European foreign ministers are expected to discuss the Iran crisis at an emergency meeting in Brussels on Friday after US President Donald Trump urged allies to “break away” from the…

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10

Jan

Lisbon European Green Capital 2020

The Lisbon European Green Capital 2020 initiatives will officially kick off on 10 January, and the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the sea and the planting of 20,000 trees…

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09

Jan

EU’s official: No-deal is more harmful for Britain than EU

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said Thursday that if Britain wants as much access as possible to the bloc's market after it leaves, it won't have unfettered freedom to…

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08

Jan

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Brussels

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj (L), European Council President Charles Michel (R) and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell (C) at the…

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08

Jan

EU chief says future UK relationship ‘will not be the same as before’

EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU and UK will still be the "best of friends and partners" on 1 February - the day after the current…

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08

Jan

Von der Leyen issued an appeal for the U.S. and Iran for end to Middle East violence

"The use of weapons must stop now to give space for dialogue," the European Commission president said in a brief statement following a special meeting of her College of Commissioners…

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08

Jan

EU unveils new consumer protection rules for digital economy

The EU launched the "New Deal for Consumers" aimed at reining in "rogue traders and online tricksters." "The new rules will increase protection for consumers in (the) digital world, which…

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06

Jan

UPDATED: Libya calls for postponement of EU mission, EU clarifies no mission was scheduled

"We have not announced any" European mission in Libya but "we emphasize that on this front too, the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy", Josep Borrell, "is very involved and…

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06

Jan

Germany seeks crisis meeting of EU foreign ministers

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Sunday for a crisis meeting of his European Union counterparts this week to discuss escalating tension in the Middle East following the killing…

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04

Jan

Cleaner Air in 2020: 0.5% sulphur cap for ships enters into force worldwide

From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment. Sulphur…

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03

Jan

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Boris Johnson

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet on Wednesday at 10 Downing Street, the European Commission said Friday. Downing Street confirmed the…

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02

Jan

European capitals of culture 2020: Galway and Rijeka prepare for a year of festivities

  Rijeka in Croatia and Galway in Ireland are gearing up to take up their mantles in 2020 as European Capitals of Culture. Galway, Ireland and Rijeka, Croatia will host…

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01

Jan

Croatia takes over EU presidency

  Croatia first-ever presidency of the European Union will start from 1 January 2020, for a six month period. Joining in 2013, Croatia is the most recent EU member state.…

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30

Dec

Falling populations pose ‘existential’ risk, Croatia warns EU

The EU must confront an “existential” problem of population decline faced by a swath of its member states, Croatia’s prime minister has warned. Andrej Plenkovic, the country’s centre-right prime minister,…

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30

Dec

Croatians believe that the fight against corruption must be the priority of Croatia’s EU Presidency

CROSOL – the Croatian Platform for International Citizen Solidarity, in collaboration with Ipsos Puls, has published the results of a public opinion poll on Croatia’s presidency of the EU Council…

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30

Dec

Motorcycles and scooters to adopt European emissions standard Euro 5

From January 1 2020, new powered two-wheelers will have to comply with the requirements of European emissions standard Euro 5 that entails a reduction of about a third in emitted…

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23

Dec

EU urges Libya’s warring factions to ‘cease all military actions’

The EU has called on forces allied to rival Libyan governments to return to the negotiating table and end the conflict by political means. But the entry of Russia and…

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23

Dec

Immigration and climate change remain main concerns at EU level

According to the results of a new Eurobarometer survey released today, overall trust in the EU remains stable (at 43%), although slightly less than in spring (-1 percentage point). Trust…

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22

Dec

EU to evaluate the Chinese offer for European investors

  This week the EU and China held the 25th round of negotiations for the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. This round saw the second exchange of market access offers…

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20

Dec

Frontex gears up for big expansion

  As part of a beefed-up mandate that came into effect this month, Frontex, the Warsaw-based EU border agency, is expanding to set up a 10,000-strong corps of border and…

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19

Dec

Council of the EU and European Parliament reach preliminary agreement on rules for crowdfunding

The EU will have harmonised rules that make it easier for crowdfunding platforms to provide their services cross-border. The aim is to diversify opportunities for businesses to raise funding, expand…

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19

Dec

EU court rules Airbnb is not an estate agent

The accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent's licence to operate in France, Europe's top court has ruled. The French tourism association had complained that Airbnb did not…

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18

Dec

Africa-Europe Alliance: EU boosts pan-African Internet connectivity with €30 million

  The EU has announced additional €30 million for the project “AfricaConnect”, that will provide affordable, high-capacity Internet for research and education networks across Africa. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta…

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18

Dec

Photo Story: Award ceremony of the 2019 EU Sakharov Prize

Jewher Ilham, daughter of Ilham Tohti, Uyghur economist and human rights activist, holds a portrait of her father during the award ceremony for his 2019 EU Sakharov Prize at the…

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18

Dec

Photo Story: Ursula von der Leyen at the EP in Strasbourg, warns Brexit will harm UK more than EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks with David McAllister, Member of Parliament from the EPP Group, before a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 18 December…

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18

Dec

Finland offers Artificial Intelligence course as ‘Christmas gift’ to all EU citizens

Finland is offering a hi-tech Christmas gift to all European Union citizens - a free-of-charge online course in artificial intelligence, in their own language, officials said on Tuesday. The tech-savvy…

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18

Dec

Haggling begins as EU prepares to set 2020 fishing quotas

Haggling over EU fishing quotas for next year has begun in Brussels, and fisheries ministers from member states look likely to ignore scientific advice and argue for higher quotas for…

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16

Dec

Over 10 persons arrested for buying counterfeit euros on the Darknet

Between 9 and 11 December 2019 Europol coordinated joint raids against the sale of counterfeit euro banknotes on illegal platforms on the Darknet. Law enforcement authorities from seven EU Member…

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16

Dec

Consumers and businesses set to save money thanks to new EU cross-border payments rules

As of Monday, consumers and businesses in non-eurozone Member States will enjoy cheaper cross-border payments in euro. New EU rules will ensure that all cross-border payments in euro in non-eurozone…

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16

Dec

European Commission approves maritime transport support schemes in Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Poland and Sweden

  The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules five schemes to support maritime transport in Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Poland and Sweden. The schemes encourage ship registration in…

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16

Dec

European Commission examining EU curbs on state-backed foreign companies

  Brussels’ competition chief is examining ways of curbing unfair competition from foreign state-owned enterprises, as EU member states urge closer scrutiny of Chinese investment on the continent. Margrethe Vestager,…

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13

Dec

European Commission reinforces tools to ensure Europe’s interests in international trade

The European Commission unveiled a proposal that will allow the European Union to protect its trade interests despite the paralysis of the multilateral dispute settlement system in the World Trade…

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13

Dec

‘Bad news for Europe’: EU reacts to Johnson’s big Brexit win

European Union leaders have welcomed Boris Johnson's election triumph and called for a quick Brexit vote in the British parliament, even as the Czech prime minister warned it was "bad…

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13

Dec

EU ‘ready’ for trade talks with UK

The EU is "ready for the next steps" on Brexit following the U.K. general election result, said European Council President Charles Michel. Speaking at an EU leaders' summit in Brussels shortly…

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13

Dec

EU leaders agree to 2050 carbon neutrality deal without Poland

After marathon talks in Brussels, the leaders of European Union member states — bar Poland — agreed early Friday to commit to going carbon neutral by 2050. "We have reached an…

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13

Dec

Pressure mounts to grill Malta’s PM at EU summit, Dutch PM Rutte warns Muscat

Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat's presence at the EU summit in Brussels is sharpening demands that other leaders discuss the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. "I hope that he…

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12

Dec

Protecting human rights tops EU citizens’ list of values 

A Eurobarometer survey, published this week, asked citizens, among several topics, which political issue the Parliament should deal with as a matter of priority. Parliament’s autumn Eurobarometer survey traditionally asks…

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12

Dec

How safe is the food you eat?

An EU investigation uncovered a case of food fraud in Georgia, where a producer was found to be adding lesser-quality ingredients to products exported to EU countries. Authorities were alerted…

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12

Dec

Photo Story: Greenpeace action on European Council building in Brussels

Greenpeace environmental activists hang a giant placard reading "Climate Emergency" and light flares on the European Council Europa building ahead of a European summit in Brussels, Belgium, 12 December 2019.…

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12

Dec

EU leaders offer money to reluctant east to push 2050 climate neutrality

European Union leaders on Thursday will push to agree to make their bloc climate neutral by 2050, luring reluctant eastern member states with promises of extra money for their heavily…

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12

Dec

International coalition of media and transparency groups have called on EU leaders to ‘put pressure on Malta’s PM to quit immediately’

Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, is facing renewed pressure to quit immediately as EU leaders are urged to take a stand on the “desperate” situation in the country at a…

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12

Dec

EU Commission presents the European Green Deal

The European Commission presented the European Green Deal that sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, boosting the economy, improving people's health and quality of…

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12

Dec

Charles Michel to represent UK at EU summit

Charles Michel will be part-British — at least for this week’s European Council summit. Michel, the Council president, will represent the U.K. in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s absence, a senior…

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11

Dec

EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey: €6 billion to support refugees and local communities in need fully mobilised

The European Union has fully mobilised the €6 billion operational budget of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, in line with its commitment to the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement.…

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11

Dec

Dutch MEP Sophie in ’t Veld states Malta’s political scandal is a rule-of-law emergency for all the EU

Sophie in ’t Veld, a Dutch MEP from the Democraten 66 party, who was head of the European Parliament's ad hoc mission to Malta earlier this month, wrote an opinion…

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09

Dec

MEPs push for high ambitions at the COP25 in Madrid

A delegation from the European Parliament is in Madrid to participate in the COP25, where they will meet with key stakeholders in the negotiations. An official delegation from the European…

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09

Dec

European Commission adopts new EU Air Safety List

The European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational…

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08

Dec

First foreign visit for von der Leyen, EU strengthens cooperation with Ethiopia

On the occasion of her first official visit outside Europe, the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced in Addis Ababa a significant boost to the…

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07

Dec

Most Italians against leaving EU – CENSIS report

Most Italians are not in favour of following Britain's lead and leaving the European Union, with 62% saying it would not be a good idea, according to a report released…

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07

Dec

Major European investors urge EU to enshrine climate goal in law

European investors representing over six trillion euros in assets are calling on European Union governments to speed up efforts to enshrine the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal in law. In…

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06

Dec

Scientists warn Europe to do more to protect its rivers and lakes

More than 5,500 scientists have signed an open letter saying that Europe is facing a severe threat to its freshwater biodiversity and must do more to protect its rivers and…

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06

Dec

Brexit is one of the most spectacular mistakes in EU history, says Tusk

Brexit has been “one of the most spectacular mistakes” in the history of the EU and followed a campaign marked by “an unprecedented readiness to lie”, Donald Tusk has said.…

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05

Dec

Luxembourg PM: UK plays by our rules or accepts no deal

The prime minister of Luxembourg urged the U.K. to accept the rules of the EU single market or face a cliff-edge at the end of 2020. Xavier Bettel, who is…

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