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Статус кандидата в ЄС для України: Чому це важливо / EU Candidate Status for Ukraine: Why does it Matter

(English version below) 23 червня 2022-го року Європейська Рада надала Україні статус кандидата в ЄС – перший офіційний крок до членства в Євросоюзі. Як уже протягом багатьох років зрозуміли інші…

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ECB wants banks to review capital plans given downturn

The euro zone banking sector is robust ahead of a possible recession but the European Central Bank is still asking lenders to review capital projections given what is likely to…

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35% of Maltese never exercise or play sport – EU survey

More than one-third of respondents from Malta told a Eurobarometer survey that they never practice any sport or undertake any physical exercise at all. Malta is also the only country…

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EU plans to upgrade its Paris Agreement climate target

The European Union plans to raise its target to tackle global warming under the Paris climate agreement, although the upgrade is unlikely to happen in time for this year's U.N. climate…

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ECB to buy fewer bonds from polluting companies

FRANKFURT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will tilt its purchases of corporate bonds towards companies that emit less carbon, giving each firm a score based on their…

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Europe races to prepare for energy crunch this winter

PARIS/MADRID/BERLIN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - European governments outlined new measures on Monday to cope with potential energy shortages this winter and raced to improve energy networks to share power, with…

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EU proposes emergency powers to avert supply crisis

BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Europe-based companies could be made to prioritise production of key products and stockpile goods under draft EU rules that would give Brussels emergency powers to…

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UPDATE – In a first, EU moves to cut money for Hungary over damaging democracy

BRUSSELS/BUDAPEST, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under…

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EU calls for tribunal over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The European Union presidency has called for an international tribunal over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The call, from the Czech Republic which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc,…

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UPDATE – ECB to inflict pain as it hikes rates into next year, Lane says

WEXFORD, Ireland, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank could raise interest rates into next year, causing pain for consumers as it tries to depress demand that is now increasingly adding…

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Hungary to submit new laws to unlock EU funds next week -PM aide

BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will submit new laws to parliament next week to end a stand-off with the European Commission and unlock access to European Union funds, Prime Minister…

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Malta to get €817 million in EU Cohesion Policy funding

Malta will benefit from €817 million in Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy as set out in the Partnership Agreement just adopted by…

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ECB’s Lagarde says price stability priority before growth

PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's action may weigh on growth but price stability is the main priority, President Christine Lagarde said on Friday at an event…

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Euro zone slowdown not enough to control inflation, ECB’s de Guindos says

FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The euro zone's economic slowdown - or possibly recession - will not be enough to control inflation, and the European Central Bank will have to…

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MEP Casa welcomes new proposal for a European Media Freedom Act

MEP and Co-Chair of the Media Working Group David Casa welcomed the proposal for a European Media Freedom Act, a legislative initiative by the European Commission that aims to improve…

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EU needs to cut energy use, boost supply – Michel

BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Council President Charles Michel on Friday said the EU needs to go beyond its current plans to tackle the energy crisis to make sure…

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EU wants tougher rules for media pluralism, mergers and against spying on journalists

BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday presented draft rules to ensure media pluralism in the 27-country European Union, and to prevent political interference in media and…

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Photo Story: The G7 Speakers’ Meeting in Berlin

(L-R) European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the G7 Speakers' Meeting at the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany. The meeting aims to…

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EU regulator backs wider use of AstraZeneca COVID drug

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Europe's medicines regulator has backed using AstraZeneca's preventative COVID-19 drug as a treatment for the disease and also endorsed its therapy against a major cause of…

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Von der Leyen: Supporting Ukraine is costly, but freedom is priceless

KYIV (Reuters) - Supporting Ukraine comes at a high cost, but freedom is "priceless," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told Reuters amid soaring inflation and high energy prices…

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EU proposes rules targeting smart devices with cybersecurity risks

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - From laptops to fridges to mobile apps, smart devices connected to the internet will have to assess their cybersecurity risks and fix them under draft…

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OnlyFans should pay UK VAT on full amount paid by subscribers, EU court adviser says

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - OnlyFans, an online platform known for adult content, should pay UK value added tax (VAT) on the full amount paid by subscribers, not just a…

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EU weighs next steps in dispute with UK over N.Ireland trade

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Thursday it would consider its next steps - which could include taking Britain to the European Court of Justice -…

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Euro zone wage costs rise at second highest recorded rate

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Wages and salaries in the euro zone rose at the second highest recorded rate in the April-June period, confirming that spiralling inflation is leading to…

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ESA Italian astronaut Cristoforetti becomes first European female ISS commander

Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will soon be the commander of the International Space Station (ISS), the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday. Cristoforetti will take the helm from the…

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UPDATED: EU lawmakers raise pressure to cut funds for Hungary over graft woes

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A large majority of European lawmakers voted on Thursday to condemn damage to democracy in Hungary under veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepping up pressure…

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U.S., EU step up pressure on Turkey over Russia sanctions – FT

Sept 15 (Reuters) - The United States and European Union are stepping up pressure on Turkey to enforce Russian sanctions, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The United States is…

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Google loses challenge against EU antitrust decision, other probes loom

LUXEMBOURG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Google suffered one of its biggest setbacks on Wednesday when a top European court fined it 4.125 billion euros ($4.13 billion) for using its Android…

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EU Commission President von der Leyen delivers State of the Union speech

LIVE BLOG Thank you for following us today. Below, you can find a round up of the key points raised by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the…

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EU proposes banning products made with forced labour

BRUSSELS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday an EU ban on products made using forced labour with legislation that will add to existing U.S. pressure on…

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UPDATED: EU Commission proposes windfall levies on power, fossil fuel firms

BRUSSELS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The European Union's executive plans to raise more than 140 billion euros ($140 billion) to soften the blow to consumers from soaring energy prices by skimming off…

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Von der Leyen proposes crisis measures to curb energy price spike

The European Union will propose measures to cap revenues from low-cost electricity generators and force fossil fuel firms to share the profits they make from soaring energy prices, European Commission…

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ЄС підтримає Україну у відбудові шкіл – EU to support Ukraine in rebuilding its schools

(English Version below) ЄС підтримає Україну у відбудові шкіл Європейський Союз допоможе Україні відновити школи, про це сьогодні заявила Президентка Європейської Комісії Урсула фон дер Ляєн. Під час промови «…

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Germany, EU race to shore up struggling energy firms

Germany said on Tuesday it aimed to expand lending to energy firms at risk of being crushed by spiralling gas prices, the latest effort in Europe to rescue households and…

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Europe needs strategic autonomy in energy, food, defence and technology – Finnish PM

Addressing MEPs in Strasbourg as part of the “This is Europe” debate series, Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said that Ukrainians have proven their bravery and endurance and they…

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Наша Європа може більше – Europe can do more

In a message provided exclusively to CDE.News in Ukrainian, EP President Roberta Metsola acknowledges that in view of war in Ukraine, heating our homes, fuelling our industries and driving our…

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EP appoints Alessandro Chiocchetti as new Secretary General

Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. The newly appointed Secretary General will take up his functions on 1 January…

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EU countries can use 225 bln euros of EU loans for energy crisis

European Union countries can use 225 billion euros in untapped loans from the EU's recovery fund to address energy problems and other challenges resulting from the Russian war in Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Monday. The European Union…

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EU eyes levy on fossil fuel firms to help consumers survive energy crisis

Fossil fuel firms may have to share their excess profits to help European households and industries cope with red-hot energy bills, a draft European Union plan showed on Monday as…

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EU aims to shield media from state interference

European media could be subject to new rules that aim to protect journalism from state influence and snooping, according to a draft European Union law seen by POLITICO. The European…

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Norway PM says cap on gas price won’t solve Europe’s shortage

OSLO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Norway and the European Union have agreed to a closer dialogue on proposals to resolve Europe's energy crisis, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said…

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EU readies energy package, countries split over gas price cap

BRUSSELS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to unveil a package of proposed emergency measures this week including a windfall profit levy on energy firms, but countries…

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EU’s Sefcovic offers to reduce Northern Ireland border controls – FT

Sept 12 (Reuters) - The European Union's Brexit chief Maros Sefcovic said he could reduce physical customs checks across the Irish Sea to just a few lorries a day, the…

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Вбили за відмову кричати «Слава Росії!»: воєнні злочини росіян у Тростянці – Killed for refusing to shout “Glory to Russia!”: Russian war crimes in Trostianets

(English version below) Вбили за відмову кричати «Слава Росії!»: воєнні злочини росіян у Тростянці 24 лютого 2022 року росіяни віроломно вдерлися на територію Сумщини двома потужними колонами. Одна - мала…

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