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New EU directive to curb plastic use
The European Commission proposed new EU-wide rules on Monday aimed at reducing plastic pollution in cities and oceans by banning several plastic…
BREXIT: “Stop playing hide and seek” – Michel Barnier to UK Government
European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urged the British Government 'to stop playing hide and seek' over the country's aims for…
First complaints against Social Media platforms following GDPR law changes
The Financial Times report that Facebook and Google became the first large tech groups to be accused of breaking the EU’s far-reaching…
Processing personal data with the new GDPR
While today, the 25 May 2018 is the day when rules on the processing of personal data will finally change, entering the…
#EUandMe – EU releases five films that make Europe more accessible to millenials
The European Union released five short films, directed by prominent European filmmakers, which demonstrate how the rights and benefits enjoyed in the…
Emmanuel Macron, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Edyta Kocyk, Boyan Slat, Krisztian Imre and Florin Badita given European Leadership Awards
Emmanuel Macron, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Edyta Kocyk, Boyan Slat, Krisztian Imre and Florin Badita were all recognised for their outstanding contribution to…
European Education Area by 2025
The European Commission is advancing work to build a European Education Area by 2025, reinforce the cultural dimension of the European Union…
EU approves start of negotiations for free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that European officials will land in Australia next month to begin negotiations on a free trade deal,…
Each British household is £900 worse off since Brexit vote – Bank of England Chairman
Each British household is more than £900 worse off after the vote to leave the EU, according to the Governor of the…
Facebook’s Zuckerberg and his European Parliament grilling
At the end the much anticipated grilling ended up with more questions than answers. The pertinent points raised by various MEPs, were…
European Digital Economy and Society Index published
The European Commission published the results of the 2018 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) , a tool which monitors the performance…
EU Ombudsman sets up inquiry into appointment of Selmayr to role of European Commission Secretary-General
The EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly announced that she set up an inquiry into the rapid appointment of Martin Selmayr to the role…