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EU targets sanctions circumvention with 11th package against Russia

BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - The European Union formally adopted on Friday its 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, focusing on preventing the circumvention of…

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EU’s industry chief defends data rules criticised by Big Tech

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - European Union industry chief Thierry Breton on defended draft rules aimed at preventing non-EU governments from gaining illegal access to EU…

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Photo Story: European Parliament president for talks in Rome

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) welcomes European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (L) for a meeting at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy. Metsola on Thursday thanked Premier Giorgia Meloni for…

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Pharma lobby group warns EU could lose edge with proposed law

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - Europe's pharmaceutical sector could lose out to increased competition from emerging markets, China and the U.S. in terms of research and innovation if a proposed European Union…

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Risk of mosquito-borne disease increasing in Europe -ECDC

By Jennifer Rigby (Reuters) - Europe recorded almost as many locally caught cases of dengue in 2022 as it had over the previous 11 years, new figures from the European…

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EU approves 11th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at stopping other countries and companies from…

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EU electric vehicle sales jump 71% helped by subsidies

BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the European Union jumped 71% in May while new car registrations grew for the tenth consecutive month, rising 18.5%, data…

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EU to earmark 15 billion euros for migration policies

BRUSSELS, June 20 (Reuters) - The European Union will provide a 15 billion euro ($16.39 billion) budget to boost migration policies, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.…

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Slowing Chinese economy of more concern to EU firms than geopolitics – survey

By Joe Cash BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - A slowdown in both the Chinese and global economies is the biggest issue affecting European firms in China, beating political tensions with…

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Ukraine meets two of seven conditions to launch EU membership talks

By Gabriela Baczynska Ukraine meets terms related to media law, judiciary EU executive set to highlight Ukraine's progress Road to entering EU seen taking years, peace needed BRUSSELS (Reuters) -…

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European Commission calls for more cash from EU members

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission called for EU countries to contribute more cash to the bloc's shared coffers through a new dedicated revenue stream calculated on the profit base…

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Countries back contested EU nature law, seek more biodiversity funding

By Kate Abnett EU countries agree joint stance on biodiversity law Countries ask EU to find funding for nature measures Most EU natural habitats classed as in poor health Brussels…

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EU starts debate on economic security with eye on China

The European Union executive on Tuesday launched its bid to convince the bloc's 27 member states to agree to stronger controls on exports and outflows of technologies that could be…

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Italy says ECB war against inflation will hit growth

Interest rate rises set by the European Central Bank (ECB) to curb inflation will take their toll in terms of lower economic growth, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Monday.…

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EU countries fail to agree energy reforms after coal subsidy clash

European Union countries failed on Monday to agree on planned new rules for the bloc's power market, having clashed over a proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants as part…

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EU exec proposes new withholding tax rules to attract investors

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, June 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Monday proposed changes to the way investors pay withholding tax in the European Union, to attract more cross-border…

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Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, June 19 (Reuters) - Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union that will guarantee duty-free access for its farm produce into…

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UPDATED: Late push for coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms

EU countries consider proposal to prolong coal subsidies Move would benefit Poland, if certain conditions met Germany, Belgium among those opposed to coal boost Split threatens push for deal on…

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EU to accelerate arms shipments to Ukraine

PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is speeding up arms deliveries to Ukraine in support of the country's counter offensive against Russian forces, EU industry chief Thierry Breton…

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EU pork on a lean streak as higher standards drive up costs

EU pork output still falling despite record prices Producers wary of new norms, pig disease, volatile markets Analysts see longer-term decline in output, exports By Gus Trompiz PARIS, (Reuters) -…

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How the newly EU approved draft law to regulate AI will work

The word “risk” is often seen in the same sentence as “artificial intelligence” these days. While it is encouraging to see world leaders consider the potential problems of AI, along…

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Drugs in Europe getting stronger

Illicit drugs remain readily available in much of Europe and across all substance types. In its annual report , the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) revealed that 41…

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China calls European Parliament’s Hong Kong resolutions ‘publicity stunt’

By Farah Master HONG KONG, June 16 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European Parliament on Thursday related to the Chinese…

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Frontex reports increase of 158% in migrant arrivals in Central Mediterranean

The number of migrants who arrived on the central Mediterranean route mainly to Italy rose by 158% in the first five months of the year compared to the same period…

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European elections 2024: Parliament proposes more seats for nine EU countries

The European Parliament has adopted the proposal on its composition seeking to increase the number of seats by 11, to a total of 716, ahead of the European elections in…

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Spain expects to conclude EU migration deal under its presidency

Spain expects to conclude the European Union's migration deal under its presidency during the second half of this year and seek a closer cooperation with migrant origin countries, Prime Minister…

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EU told to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90-95% by 2040

The European Union should commit to slash its net greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% by 2040, official advisers said on Thursday, as Brussels prepares a new goal…

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ECB to raise rates further even as economy stutters

The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise borrowing costs to their highest level in 22 years on Thursday and leave the door open to more hikes, extending…

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Eurobarometer: Europeans believe digital technologies will be crucial in their daily lives

According to a new Eurobarometer survey released today, four out of five Europeans believe that digital technologies are growing more important in their daily lives and that Europe should take…

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EU proposes greater regulatory scrutiny of ESG ratings providers

The European Union said on Tuesday it would tighten regulation of agencies providing environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, in an effort to improve standards in an industry which guides trillions…

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ECB urges banks in Russia to leave quickly

Euro zone banks in Russia should leave quickly, the bloc's top supervisor said on Tuesday, making a rare explicit call on those lenders to wind down operations more than a…

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Germany not isolated on EU debt rules reform, minister says

Germany is not alone with its call for strict debt rules in the European Union, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner told dpa and other members of the European Newsroom. "Germany is not isolated at…

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Maltese top EU charts for accessing pirated content

Europeans are increasingly aware of the risks and consequences of buying counterfeits and accessing content from illegal sources, according to a new study on the perception of citizens towards intellectual…

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EU countries amend draft proposal on gig workers’ rights, companies unhappy

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - EU countries on Monday tweaked draft rules aimed at giving workers at online companies such as Uber UBER.N and Deliveroo ROO.L employee benefits, ahead of negotiations with…

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EU chief embarks on Latin America tour to boost ‘neglected’ ties

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-nation trip to Latin American on Monday to bolster political and trade ties…

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UPDATED: EU considering major Tunisia aid package as migration surges

TUNIS, June 11 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering over 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in aid for Tunisia to help develop its battered economy, rescue state finances and…

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What’s inside EU migration deal, and what lies ahead

By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union ministers agreed this week on how to handle irregular arrivals of asylum-seekers and migrants, a deal hailed as a breakthrough after almost…

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European Parliament and top EU court resist budget cuts

EU institutions are privately discussing with the European Commission how much public money they can inject next year as inflation continues. Letters between the EU's Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn and…

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EU states agree draft law on asset recovery from organised crime

BRUSSELS, June 9 (Reuters) - Organised crime could face tougher EU rules on illegal profits, including those gained by breaking sanctions, as member states look to harmonise relevant laws under…

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EU approves $8.7 bln of state aid for tech innovation projects; Malta among countries given green light to boost semiconductor sector

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has approved 8.1 billion euros ($8.7 billion) of state aid for microelectronics and communication technology projects as part of the…

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