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Most UK voters want Britain to move closer to the EU, poll shows
Seven out of ten voters want the government to build a closer relationship with the European Union, according to a new POLITICO Poll that shows the extent of support for…
EU Commission proposes €489 million in storm recovery aid, with Malta among four nations set to benefit
The European Commission proposed to mobilise €489 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta…
Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member
Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member President Donald Trump pulled out one of…
MEPs seek binding EU rules on workplace stress, burnout and harassment
The European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs has called on the European Commission to draft legislation establishing minimum EU requirements…
France rejects mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles
France has dropped plans to introduce a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles, instead proposing that towns and cities establish voluntary schemes.…
Europeans see EU more positively as concerns over world affairs increase
Europeans are increasingly pessimistic about the state of the world, but their belief in the EU is riding high, according to polling…
EU to require air con installers to tell buyers how energy efficient their systems are
Installers of air conditioning units will be obliged to tell customers how energy efficient these systems are, under a European Union law…
EU plans tougher safeguards against democratic backsliding by future members
The EU is developing robust safeguards to ensure future member countries cannot backslide on reforms or use their veto power to obstruct…
EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia…
EU governments clear US trade deal legislation
European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their…