Comuniq.EU

EU auditors criticise executive agencies for poor ‘revolving door’ safeguards

BRUSSELS, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The European Union auditors on Thursday criticised the bloc's specialised agencies for failing to prevent "revolving doors", a practice that sees officials taking up lucrative…

Read More Here

ECB raises deposit rate to 1.5%, highest since 2009

FRANKFURT, Oct 27 (Reuters) - European Central Bank raised interest rates for the third meeting in a row on Thursday and signalled an intention to start mopping up cash from…

Read More Here

EU gives 80 mln euro to North Macedonia to tackle energy crisis

PRISTINA (Reuters) - The European Union pledged 80 million euros to North Macedonia to tackle energy crisis and it will help to build new generating capacities, European Commission President Ursula…

Read More Here

EU looks forward to working with UK on Ukraine crisis, climate change, von der Leyen says

(Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she spoke with new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and is looking forward to working on issues such as Russia’s…

Read More Here

‘Seismic shift’ in bank payments to help business and consumers, says EU

LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Forcing banks across the European Union to offer instant payments in euros is a "seismic" shift to make the economy more efficient and reap savings…

Read More Here

EU targets deadly air pollution, pushes for cleaner water

BRUSSELS, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday tougher legal limits on health-damaging dirty air and rules to make pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies pay to clean up…

Read More Here

EU urges members to coordinate arms purchases

BRUSSELS, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The European Union urged the bloc's defence ministers on Wednesday to coordinate purchases of weapons, to obtain better terms from suppliers as they seek to…

Read More Here

Euro zone credit growth rises again, despite gloomy outlook

FRANKFURT, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Bank lending to euro zone companies accelerated further in September, extending the sector's biggest borrowing binge in over a decade, despite rising interest rates and…

Read More Here

U.S., EU launch formal group to discuss conflict over EV subsidies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and European Union officials will formally launch a task force next week to discuss new American laws that Europeans fear will discriminate against foreign electric car…

Read More Here

EU to propose banks offer mandatory ‘instant payments’ in euros

Banks in the euro zone would be required to provide 'instant payments' in the single currency 24/7 under draft European Union rules seen by Reuters. The EU wants to modernise payments so…

Read More Here

EU Cohesion Policy: €23 million for a just climate transition in Malta

With to the adoption of the Territorial Just Transition Plan for Malta, €23 million in EU grants from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) will be allocated to the island to…

Read More Here

«Україна переможе, але Європа має допомагати більше», – євродепутат Террас / “Ukraine will emerge victorious, but Europe needs to help more” – MEP Terras

English Below «Україна переможе, але Європа має допомагати більше», – євродепутат Террас TheFactual.eu зустрівся з євродепутатом Ріхо Террасом (ЄНП), який є членом делегації в Парламентському комітеті асоціації Україна-ЄС і колишнім…

Read More Here

Euro zone banks see falling loan demand, tighter access to credit in Q4

Euro zone banks expect to tighten access to credit further in the fourth quarter and see a drop in loan demand as economic growth slows and interest rates rise, the…

Read More Here

Gozo ferries to be exempted from tougher environmental requirements after EP vote

The European Parliament has voted in favour of more ambitious EU rules aimed at improving the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, but Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar…

Read More Here

EU countries agree to hike climate change target next year

European Union countries agreed on Monday to raise their target to curb greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate agreement next year, as the bloc attempts to rally ambition among…

Read More Here

Zero Pollution: Europeans seriously worried about air quality and call for stronger action

Europeans are worried about the effect of air pollution on health and the environment, according to a special Eurobarometer survey published today. Most also think that industry, public authorities and…

Read More Here

EU countries meet to agree stance for U.N. climate negotiations

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Oct 24 (Reuters) - European Union countries will attempt on Monday to agree their negotiating position for this year's U.N. climate talks, including on the contentious topic of…

Read More Here

The destiny of Britain is Europe, Brexit was a “mirage” – EU Commissioner Breton

PARIS (Reuters) - Britain's destiny lies in Europe and the country had been sold "a sort of mirage" with Brexit, said European Union industry chief Thierry Breton on Sunday, as…

Read More Here

New Omicron strain likely to cause increase in COVID-19 cases, says EU health agency

A new Omicron strain that has been detected in at least five countries in the EU or EEA is likely to become dominant in the region later this year and…

Read More Here

EU to give 18 bln euros to Kyiv next year to help run Ukraine

BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will give Kyiv 1.5 billion euros a month in 2023 to help run Ukraine as it fights back Russia's invading troops, the head of…

Read More Here

Namibia, EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals

WINDHOEK, (Reuters) - Namibia has provisionally agreed on a deal with the European Union to sell its rare earth minerals, critical to the renewable energy sectors, mines and energy minister…

Read More Here

Western Balkans to agree free movement in step toward EU membership

BERLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Western Balkan ministers are set to agree on Friday on ID-free travel between the six countries and on mutual recognition of university diplomas and professional…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU heads to focus on China, Iran after agreeing to disagree on gas cap

BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will discuss reducing their economic dependency on China, aiding Kyiv and punishing Iran for its involvement in the war that Russia is…

Read More Here

Hungary gets exemption from planned EU gas price cap, PM Orban says

BUDAPEST, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hungary's prime minister said on Friday that an agreement had been reached at the EU summit in Brussels that any future EU gas price cap…

Read More Here

Putin’s vodka gift to Berlusconi flouts Russia sanctions – EU Commission

ROME (Reuters) - The 20 bottles of vodka sent to Italy's Silvio Berlusconi as a birthday gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin breach European sanctions imposed after the invasion of…

Read More Here

EU court adviser suggests Hutchison ruling reversal, in potential blow for telcos

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 20 (Reuters) - In a potential setback for the telecoms industry, an adviser to Europe's top court said a ruling by a lower tribunal annulling an EU antitrust…

Read More Here

Euro zone’s current account deficit widens on soaring energy bill

FRANKFURT, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The euro zone's current account deficit widened in August as soaring energy costs pushed up the bloc's import bill, data from the European Central Bank…

Read More Here

EU gas price cap still elusive as leaders meet again over energy crunch

BRUSSELS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Leaders of the 27 European Union countries meet on Thursday for the second time in a fortnight to try to bring down energy prices, though…

Read More Here

Український народ отримав премію Сахарова від Європарламенту-2022 / The Ukrainian people awarded EP 2022 Sakharov Prize

Український народ отримав премію Сахарова від Європарламенту-2022 Депутати Європарламенту нагородили хоробрий народ України в особі президента, обраних лідерів і громадянського суспільства премією Сахарова 2022-го року за свободу думки. Президентка Європейського…

Read More Here

Carol Valade and Clément Di Roma win Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for uncovering Russian infiltration in Africa

Africa offers Russia a convenient and alluring theatre where it can promote its objectives with little financial or political risk. Weak Governments, significant natural resources, a mistrust of European colonisers…

Read More Here

No true freedom without media freedom – Roberta Metsola

Freedom of speech cannot be taken for granted, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told a Media Freedom Seminar in Strasbourg. “The reality is that this cannot be further away from…

Read More Here

Вісім журналістів загинули під час висвітлення війни в Україні / Eight journalists killed while covering war in Ukraine

English below За даними «Репортерів без кордонів», вісім журналістів загинули під час ведення репортажів про війну, ще 32 - під час виконання службових обов’язків або вдома. Ангеліна Карякіна, керівник відділу…

Read More Here

EU set to sanction 8 people, entities over Iranian drone use in Ukraine – diplomats

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - European Union governments have provisionally agreed to impose sanctions on eight people and entities over the use of Iranian-made drones in Russian strikes on Ukraine,…

Read More Here

Euro zone September inflation revised down slightly, still at record high

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer inflation was marginally lower in September than estimated earlier, data showed on Wednesday, but still at a record high, underlining market expectations…

Read More Here

EU emergency oil stocks still low in July after IEA’s joint releases

(Reuters) - The European Union's emergency oil stocks, including crude oil and petroleum products, recovered slightly in July after two coordinated releases drained the levels to a record low in…

Read More Here

EU leaders still eyeing multiple gas price caps – document

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - European Union leaders meeting this week are set to endorse the bloc's latest proposals to curb energy prices, but pressure Brussels to go further and…

Read More Here

UPDATED: Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure are war crimes – EU’s von der Leyen

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Russia's missile and drone attacks on power stations and other infrastructure in Ukraine are "acts of pure terror" that amount to war crimes, European Commission…

Read More Here

EU seeks to boost infrastructure protection after Nord Stream blasts

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed stepping up measures to protect its critical infrastructure, with energy among its chief areas of focus following the possible sabotage last month of…

Read More Here

EU’s top diplomat denies ‘jungle’ comments were racist

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell denied that comments he made last week were racist and apologised for any offence caused by the remarks that…

Read More Here

EP urges Member States to allow Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen area

The European Parliament has urged member states to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen free-travel area without delay. In a resolution adopted earlier today, MEPs called on the…

Read More Here

MEPs block Frontex budget after serious misconduct revealed

The European Parliament has refused to give its approval for the budget of Frontex, the border and coast guard agency. 345 MEPs voted in favour of the committee recommendation to…

Read More Here

EU to propose extra energy measures, swerve immediate gas price cap

The European Commission is set to propose another set of emergency measures on Tuesday to tackle high energy prices, but draft proposals suggest they will not include an immediate cap on gas…

Read More Here

Атака іранських дронів в Україні (ФОТО) / Photo Story: Russia attacks Ukraine with Iranian drones

English below Росія пустила у хід проти України нову зброю, закуплену в ІраніРосія знову масовано атакувала українські міста: 17-го жовтня, рівно за тиждень після ракетного удару 10-го жовтня, українці по…

Read More Here

EU should treat China more as a competitor, says diplomat chief

The European Union should recognise China even more as a competitor and reduce its economic dependency, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday, as the bloc looks to fine-tune relations with…

Read More Here

MEPs call on Maltese Government to take further action to address media freedom

MEPs across the political spectrum called on the Maltese Government to carry out reforms which enhance the rule of law and media freedom, as they paid tribute to assassinated journalist…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU sets up training mission so Ukraine can continue its “courageous fight”

BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to set up a mission to train some 15,000 Ukrainian troops from next month and to provide an extra 500…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU’s plans to cut funds for Poland “clearly illegal”, justice minister says

WARSAW, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Poland's Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro said on Monday the European Commission's plans to cut European funds for Poland unless it fixes its judiciary were "clearly…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU to slap human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine

Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Union prepared to slap sanctions on Iran on Monday over a human rights crackdown and several ministers warned of separate, new sanctions if Tehran's…

Read More Here

EU needs to up electric vehicle support to fend off Chinese competition – NGO

Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Union needs to provide more regulatory incentives for its carmakers to scale up fully electric vehicle (EV) production or risk losing market share to…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU Commission set to propose potential ‘dynamic’ gas price cap

BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission is set to propose this week a last-resort "dynamic" price cap for natural gas in the European Union and mandatory limits on…

Read More Here

UPDATED: EU is leaving “naivety” behind with China, Dutch foreign minister says

BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Monday that the EU is leaving behind naivety when it comes to its relations with China. "There is…

Read More Here

European Parliament calls for united stand towards Libya

The European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee this week approved a set of recommendations regarding the political situation in Libya, with 49 votes in favour, nine against, and five abstentions. The…

Read More Here

Germany’s Scholz calls for bigger European Union

BERLIN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday called for an expanded European Union, telling a gathering of European social democrats that it would then be able to better…

Read More Here

EU’s prosecutor office opens investigation on EU’s Covid-19 vaccine purchases

POLITICO reports that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the EU's coronavirus vaccine purchases. The EPPO's brief announcement said that "this exceptional confirmation comes after the…

Read More Here

Катували струмом, били дубинами, душили, жінок гвалтували групами: таким був полон рятувальників з Балаклії / Stories from Ukraine: the captivity of the rescuers from Balakliia

English below Камера півтора на три метри, у пляшках сеча, на стіні надряпана молитва. Тут у Балаклійському відділку поліції молилися навіть ті, хто не вірив у Бога. Рятувальники Державної служби…

Read More Here

Euro zone posts record trade deficit in August amid soaring energy prices

BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The euro zone posted in August its largest trade deficit since it expanded to 19 countries in 2015, as high energy prices boosted its import…

Read More Here

ECB’s De Guindos: will do whatever it takes to bring inflation down

BERLIN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is prepared for a possible technical recession paired with high inflation, which must be brought down to maintain market confidence, European…

Read More Here