14

Nov

Euro zone Sept industrial output much stronger than expected

BRUSSELS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone industrial production rose much more than expected in September, and the output for August was revised upwards too, data showed on Monday, helping…

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14

Nov

French, German central bank chiefs urge faster pace on EU capital markets union

PARIS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine, inflation and the energy crisis have made it more important than ever to press ahead with a capital markets union to…

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14

Nov

Decision on negotiations with Russia is up to Ukraine, EU top diplomat says

BRUSSELS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - It is up to Ukraine to decide when to enter negotiations with Russia, the European Union's top diplomat said on Monday, commenting on speculations the…

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14

Nov

UPDATED: EU sanctions to target Iran Guards ‘inner circle’, Germany says

By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Fresh European Union sanctions will target the "inner circle of power" of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Germany said on Monday as the bloc…

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13

Nov

Climate change has cost the EU almost €500 billion in the last 40 years

At COP27, world leaders will be discussing how to take concrete action against the collective threat of climate change. Its impacts have become increasingly more evident with extreme weather such…

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12

Nov

EU countries, lawmakers likely to clinch deal next week on satellite internet system, sources say

BRUSSELS  (Reuters) - EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers are likely to reach a deal on a 6-billion-euro ($6 billion) satellite internet system next week, people familiar with the matter…

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12

Nov

Persistent EU rifts seen delaying any approval of gas price cap

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Belgium, Greece, Italy and Poland on Friday threatened to block a new set of European Union steps to alleviate an acute energy crunch because they are angry…

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11

Nov

U.N. talks not ready to agree climate compensation fund, EU says

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Talks about how to compensate vulnerable countries for the damage caused by climate change are not ready to agree on a funding mechanism, a European…

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11

Nov

EU says Hungary made ‘significant step’ to get recovery funds – source

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Hungary made a "significant step" towards securing billions in economic stimulus funds by accepting European Union demands on the independence of the judiciary, an official…

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11

Nov

European Commission revises up 2022 euro zone growth forecast, sees bigger slowdown in 2023

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy will grow more than previously expected in 2022, the forecast on Friday, and decelerate more than previously thought in 2023, but…

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11

Nov

EU agrees law to expand its woodlands and other carbon sinks

BRUSSELS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The European Union has agreed to a law to expand its forests, marshes and other "sinks" that absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a measure that could…

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10

Nov

EU proposes tighter vehicle pollution emission standards

BRUSSELS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Thursday broadly tighter limits for vehicle emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides and particulates, including new standards for pollution from brakes…

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10

Nov

EU proposes cyber, armed forces plans amid security concerns

BRUSSELS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Thursday proposed two action plans to address the deteriorating security situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine to bolster cyber defence and…

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10

Nov

Croatia gets green light for Schengen admission from European Parliament

BRUSSELS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Thursday cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc's passport-free Schengen area, leaving the final decision in the…

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10

Nov

EU asylum applications reach ‘new high’ since 2015

The EU's asylum agency said a rise in monthly figures of people seeking refuge in Europe has "accelerated," putting further pressure on host countries. A European Union agency said that…

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09

Nov

EP Socialists call for Croatian integration into Schengen

During today’s plenary debate, the S&D Group in the European Parliament has expressed its support for full Schengen membership for Croatia. The European Parliament is consulted as part of the…

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09

Nov

EPP calls for stronger enforcement of fiscal rules

The centre-right EPP group said that a credible economic governance framework is based on sound rules and their compliance and enforcement. “Unfortunately, the latter has not been the case for…

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08

Nov

EU eyes longer, negotiated debt reduction paths in rules review

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The European Commission will on Wednesday propose changes to the EU's debt rules that would allow each of the bloc's 27 countries to negotiate…

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08

Nov

EU Commission said gas price cap impossible as requested – sources

BRUSSELS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The European Union's executive told its 27 member countries at a seminar on Monday that it was not possible to create a gas price cap that would not affect long-term contracts…

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08

Nov

Telcos push EU to make Big Tech pay for network costs

PARIS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Telecom operators are pushing the European Union to implement new laws that would make Big Tech pay for network costs, following Australia's example, according to four sources close…

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08

Nov

UK and EU are close to breakthrough in long-running Brexit spat – Bloomberg News

Bloomberg reports that the UK and European Union are close to a major breakthrough in their months-long spat over post-Brexit trading rules in Northern Ireland, which has threatened at times…

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08

Nov

Blow for EU crackdown on tax deals as Fiat wins appeal

Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday won its fight against an EU order to pay 30 million euros ($30 million) in back taxes to Luxembourg, dealing a major setback to EU antitrust chief Margrethe…

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08

Nov

ESF+ invests nearly €205 million to reinforce Malta’s human capital

The European Commission has approved Malta’s national programme for implementing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to foster the socioeconomic situation of the country in the period of 2021-2027 by…

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08

Nov

Euro zone grapples with coordinating energy support plans as recession looms

Measures to support the euro-zone economies against soaring energy prices could complicate 2023 budget plans if they need to be extended into the spring, the region's finance ministers said on Monday,…

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08

Nov

Vast majority of Ukrainians expect prosperous future in EU – poll

At least 88% of Ukrainians believe their country will be a prosperous member of the European Union in 10 years, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute…

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07

Nov

ECB must not stop rate hikes before core inflation peak, Villeroy says

FRANKFURT, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank must not stop raising interest rates until underlying inflation has clearly peaked, but it may slow the pace of hikes once rates hit…

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06

Nov

EU gas emissions end post-COVID rise on cleaner supply, energy-saving-study

 (Reuters) - Gas emissions from the European Union's energy sector have ended more than a year of post-pandemic rises thanks to cleaner power supplies and energy-saving efforts, the Centre for…

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06

Nov

Гречана каша зі смаком смерті. Чотири тижні окупації Ірпеня очима кудлатого дворняги Кузі / The occupation of Irpin through the eyes of Kuzia the shaggy dog

This article was first published in Ukrainska Pravda and reproduced on Factual.eu following permission by the author. English below. Iryna Lopatina, Public Interest Journalism Lab (for Ukrainska Pravda)Translation: Elina Beketova,…

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05

Nov

Poland asks EU to halt rule-of-law fines

WARSAW, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Poland has submitted an official request to the European Union to suspend fines of 1 million euros a day imposed by the bloc's top court…

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04

Nov

Euro zone downturn deepens, points to winter recession

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The downturn in the euro zone economy has deepened as high inflation and fears of an intensifying energy crisis hit demand, adding to evidence the…

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04

Nov

EU could fall foul of global banking rules, regulators warn

FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The European Union could fall foul of global banking rules designed to stem a repeat of the global financial crisis if proposed changes that would…

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04

Nov

ECB’s top brass keep focus on fighting inflation

FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's (ECB) two top officials emphasised on Friday the central bank's focus on bring down inflation in the euro area before it…

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04

Nov

Euro zone producer prices rise slightly less than expected in Sept

BRUSSELS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone producer prices rose slightly less than expected in September thanks to some deceleration of energy costs, but were still 41.9% higher than a…

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04

Nov

UPDATED: We cannot put China at a level with Russia, EU top diplomat says

MUENSTER, Germany, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Western countries need to reduce their dependence on China but should not put it in the same category as Russia, the European Union's top…

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03

Nov

UPDATED: Italy’s Meloni reassures EU on her first foreign trip as premier

BRUSSELS/ROME, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made her first foreign trip in office on Thursday to the heart of the European Union, showcasing her commitment…

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03

Nov

EVs and hybrids account for 43% of third-quarter EU new car sales

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 43% of sales of new cars in the European Union in the third quarter, data from the European Automobile…

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03

Nov

ECB can’t just mirror Fed moves, Lagarde says

FRANKFURT, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank must be attentive to policy decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which influence global markets, but cannot just mirror its moves,…

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03

Nov

Euro zone unemployment ticks down as expected in September

BRUSSELS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone unemployment eased as expected in September, data showed on Thursday, just as the bloc is expected to slide into a recession in the…

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02

Nov

ECB wants to put banks on schedule to meet climate goals

FRANKFURT, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone banks still largely fail to meet the European Central Bank's climate disclosure and management expectations, and laggards who keep failing deadlines could be…

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02

Nov

Euro zone factory downturn deepened in Oct as demand slumped

LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The decline in euro zone manufacturing activity was sharper than initially estimated last month, indicating that the sector is in recession, as the cost of…

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01

Nov

Explainer: Deciphering the EU Digital Markets Act as it enters into force today

Today, the EU's Digital Markets Act, or simply, DMA, enters into force, seeking to end unfair practices by companies that act as gatekeepers in the online platform economy. It was…

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01

Nov

ECB must keep raising rates even if recession risks rise, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank must keep raising interest rates to fight off inflation, even if the probability of a euro zone recession has increased, ECB President Christine Lagarde said in an interview…

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01

Nov

Весілля на фронті: українська снайперка «Жанна Д`Арк» вийшла заміж на передовій / Wedding at the front: Ukrainian sniper gets married on the front line

Весілля на фронті: українська снайперка «Жанна Д`Арк» вийшла заміж на передовійМолодята-військовослужбовці побралися у День захисників і захисниць України Снайперка з позивним «українська Жанна ДАрк» Євгенія Есмеральд взяла шлюб із військовослужбовцем…

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01

Nov

France seeks to broker deal on retail share trading in EU

A European Union proposal to ban payment-for-order flow (PFOF) on stock markets could be ditched if the practice came under stricter conditions, an EU paper authored by France showed on Monday. PFOF…

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31

Oct

Bank of Italy’s Visco says euro zone rates need to rise further

ROME, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Interest rates in the euro zone will need to rise further in order to help reduce the risk of persistent high inflation, Bank of Italy…

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31

Oct

Euro zone inflation soars past forecasts to new record high

FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation surged past expectations yet again this month to hit a record high, pointing to further interest rate hikes from the European Central…

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31

Oct

EU funds border control deal in Egypt with migration via Libya on rise

CAIRO  (Reuters) - The European Union signed an agreement with Egypt on Sunday for the first phase of an 80 million-euro border management programme, a statement from the EU delegation…

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30

Oct

ECB’s next rate move likely between 50 and 75 bps, Knot says

AMSTERDAM, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank (ECB) could hike its interest rates by 75 basis points again at its next policy meeting in December, ECB governing council…

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30

Oct

No end in sight for EU seasonal clock changes

Years after the proposal to end the seasonal changes of time across the EU was first released, Europeans will on Sunday have to again set their clocks back, a practice…

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30

Oct

EU urges Moscow to revoke suspension of Ukraine grain deal

BRUSSELS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The European Union on Sunday called on Russia to reverse its decision to pull out of a U.N.-brokered deal that enabled Ukrainian grain exports via…

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29

Oct

EU warns against unilateral actions that would endanger Ukraine grain deal

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The European Union supports U.N.-led efforts to keep the Ukraine grain deal alive, a spokesperson said on Saturday, after Moscow announced it was pulling out of the…

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29

Oct

€17 billion in Russian assets frozen – EU Commissioner Reynder

The European Union has frozen more than €17 billion ($16.9 billion) in Russian assets in the course of the sanctions packages against Russia, according to EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders. "So far, the assets…

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28

Oct

Euro zone sentiment drops to two-year low in October

BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Euro zone sentiment fell to a two-year low in October, data showed on Friday, as confidence in industry and services declined, but there was slight…

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28

Oct

EU regulator recommends adding heavy periods to side effects of mRNA COVID shots

Oct 28 (Reuters) - A European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee on Friday recommended adding heavy menstrual bleeding to the list of side effect of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna…

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28

Oct

Recession risk looms large over euro zone, ECB policymaker says

VILNIUS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The likelihood of a euro zone recession is rising but the European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates as inflation remains high and…

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28

Oct

Polish general chosen to lead EU training mission for Ukrainian troops

WARSAW, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Polish General Piotr Trytek has been appointed to lead a European Union mission to train Ukrainian troops, the Polish defence minister said late on Thursday,…

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28

Oct

EU wants 40-man antitrust team to enforce new tech rules, official says

BRUSSELS, Oct 27 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators are looking to establish a 40-man team and hire a technology expert to enforce tough new rules aimed at reining in the…

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