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European Commission proposes €100 billion for research and innovation
A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon…
EASO’s Executive Director resigns amid allegations of harassment and an OLAF investigation
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) Management Board appointed Mr. Jamil Addou as interim Executive Director of Agency. The decision was taken…
Putin visits Austria in first visit in EU state since re-election
Easing of sanctions against Russia, the relations with the US and the European Union were the main topics discussed during a meeting…
Will the EU Parliament be lost in translation?
Next week’s European Parliament plenary week in Strasbourg could be disrupted by a series of strikes by interpreters, who plan to stop…
Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland
POLITICO reports that in the battle over the rule of law, Poland is splitting the European Commission at its highest level. EU…
Theresa May facing revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet Ministers on ‘Irish backstop’ arrangement
The Telegraph reports that Theresa May is facing a revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet ministers after disclosing plans which they fear could keep…
Trade Tariffs: EU Commissioners endorse the imposition of additional duties on a number of US products
The European Union announced it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald…
Broadband coverage across the EU improved. 2020 targets significantly distant.
Although broadband coverage has generally been improving across the EU, not all targets set for 2020 will be met, according to a…
EU court gives landmark ruling regards same same-sex marriages recognition
EU countries that have not legalised gay marriage must respect the residency rights of same-sex spouses who want to live together in…
European Parliament sets up group to monitor investigations into the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Jan Kuciak
Reuters report that the European Parliament set up a group of lawmakers who will monitor the investigations into the murders of Daphne…
Juncker invites ‘German-speaking’ countries not to repeat the Greek mistake with Italy and avoid giving lessons to Rome
Deutsche Welle and The Guardian reported that since the new Italian government assumed power, EU President Jean-Claude Juncker seems to have taken…
Theresa May should be replaced
Michael Gove should be installed as the new Tory leader because Theresa May has shown that she cannot “carry Brexit through”, Crispin…