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Belarus, CD eNews, Comuniq.EUBelarus, EU

EU set to miss Monday’s deadline for sanctions on Belarus

The European Union is likely to miss its own Monday deadline for imposing sanctions on Belarus, three diplomatic sources told Reuters, stalled by a lack of unanimity among member states…

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Comuniq.EU, MaltaDaphne Caruana Galizia, EU

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder is a shame for the European values – Charles Michel

What happened is a shame for the European values : the rule of law, the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press. European Council President pays tribute to Maltese…

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CDPROCorporate Dispatch Pro, EU, Ireland

Ireland’s Golfgate can reveal a more responsive EU

by Aimee Donnellan via Reuters Breakingviews The “Double Standards Arms” features in a currently popular Irish video. At this pub, a golfer explains, our 81-person party doesn’t actually break the…

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Election Watch, VenezuelaElections, EU

Maduro says election postponement is impossible

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said it would be "impossible" to delay parliamentary elections planned for Dec. 6, after the European Union suggested pushing back the vote to meet…

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Coronavirus, TravelEU, Travel

Ask government to end quarantine and embrace coordinated restrictions – IATA to EC President

Leaders of Europe’s coronavirus-stricken travel and tourism industries have appealed to the EU’s chief executive to press governments to end quarantine requirements and instead embrace coordinated restrictions and testing. “This…

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Brexit, CD EUEU, Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula Von der Leyen ‘convinced’ EU and UK can still reach trade deal

The president of the European Commission on Thursday said she was convinced a trade deal with the UK was still possible despite the “distraction” caused by Boris Johnson’s move to…

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Brexit, CD EUBREXIT, EU

EU to grant Britain temporary Euro clearing access until June 2022 – sources

The European Union is expected to grant clearing houses in Britain access to the bloc's market for 18 months from January, industry sources said on Tuesday. Britain left the EU…

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Comuniq.EUEU

EU top court gives thumbs up to net neutrality rules

Europe's highest court on Tuesday gave its backing to the European Union's net neutrality rules which require telecoms operators to treat all Internet traffic equally, dealing a blow to the…

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Comuniq.EU, European ParliamentEPP, EU

EPP wants digital or financial transactions tax back on EU agenda

The centre-right EPP Group will vote in favour of setting up a binding calendar for introducing revenues such as a digital tax on big international tech companies, a levy on…

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CD EU, Comuniq.EUasylum-seekers, EU, Migration

New EU migration pact will prioritise keeping people in their own countries

The European Commission said that a new migration and asylum pact will try to keep people from entering the bloc. European Commissioner for Promoting the European Way of Life Margaritis…

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Brexit, CD eNewsBREXIT, EU, Food imports, UK

No guarantee that EU will allow for UK food imports – Brexit negotiator

The European Union has made it clear there is no guarantee it will add Britain to its list of approved third countries for food imports, London’s top Brexit negotiator David…

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Brexit, CD eNewsBoris Johnson, EU, Tony Blair, UK

Blair and Major urge Johnson to drop ‘shocking’ plan its withdrawal agreement with EU

Former prime ministers Tony Blair and John Major said on Sunday Britain must drop a "shocking" plan to pass legislation that breaks its divorce treaty with the European Union, in…

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CD EU, Comuniq.EU, Environment, European CommissionEnvironment, EU

European Commission to propose more ambitious 2030 climate goal

The European Commission will propose that the European Union sets a 2030 target of cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% against 1990 levels, according to an internal document…

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Comuniq.EU, European UnionEU, VAT

EU countries lost €140 billion in VAT revenues in 2018, with a potential increase in 2020 due to coronavirus

EU countries lost an estimated €140 billion in Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenues in 2018, according to a new report released by the European Commission today. Though still extremely high, the…

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CD eNews, Europa, Greece, NewsEU, Migration

EU finances transfer of 400 unaccompanied minors after fire in Greek refugee camp

The EU has agreed to finance the transfer of 400 unaccompanied minors after a fire in Greece's refugee camp. The EU's Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johannson made the announcement after…

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European Union, SpainCoronavirus, EU

Spain pushes for EU harmonisation of COVID travel measures, foreign minister says

Spain's Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Tuesday her government was pushing for a European Union harmonisation of COVID-19 travel measures to limit problems for tourists and tourism operators.…

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Brexit, CD EU, NewsEU, UK

Legal experts warn UK could be sanctioned if it breaches Brexit Treaty

The latest developments in the Brexit dispute which threatened to put the whole process into confusion could even end up at the European Court of Justice, if British Prime Minister…

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Brexit, CD EU, Comuniq.EUBREXIT, EU

Von der Leyen warns the UK against overriding Brexit agreement

The European Union told Britain on Monday that there would be no trade deal if it tried to tinker with the Brexit divorce treaty, raising the prospect of a tumultuous…

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Comuniq.EU, European Union, NewsEU, translation

Young translators at EU schools – Commission opens registration for 2020 translation contest

The European Commission announced the launch of its annual translation contest for secondary school students from across Europe, Juvenes Translatores. Schools from all EU countries will be able to register…

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Corporate Dispatch, ItalyEU, Italy

Mediaset can now join single broadband network project in Italy

Italian media group Mediaset could join the single broadband network that the government wants to create, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Saturday, adding that rules on telecoms ownership in…

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Comuniq.EU, NewsEU, foreign policy, US

EU foreign policy chief: ‘US sanctions on International Criminal Court are unacceptable’

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the US' sanctions on the International Criminal Court's prosecutors are 'unacceptable and unprecedented'. The measures seek to "obstruct the court's investigations and judicial…

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GreeceEU, Greece

Greece reports first coronavirus case in one of island’s largest camp

A 40-year-old man has tested positive in one of the largest migrant camps in Greece, reports said. The man, originally from Somalia, is living at the Moria camp in Lesvos.…

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Comuniq.EU, Europe, NewsBulgaria, EU, Protests

EU: Bulgarian Greens leader ‘violently arrested’ during peaceful demonstration

Borislav Sandov, co-chair of Zeleno dvizhenie (Bulgarian Greens), was “violently arrested” while taking part in a peaceful demonstration in front of the Bulgarian parliament, the European Greens said. Three other members…

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Europa, Europe - Mediterranean, NewsEU, foreign policy, Libya, Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranena

EU foreign policy chief in Libya to insist on peace talks

The EU's High Representative Josep Borrell was in Libya yesterday to resume political dialogue in an effort to end conflict in the country. He met with the Prime Minister of…

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BrexitEU

France Foreign Minister blames UK for stalemate in Brexit talks

France’s foreign minister on Monday blamed the stalemate in Brexit talks on what he called Britain’s intransigent and unrealistic attitude. Negotiations between Britain and the European Union on future relations…

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Brexit, CD EU, UKBoris Johnson, EU

Johnson signals that a Brexit Deal became ‘very difficult’

Boris Johnson has signalled that the UK is currently heading towards a no-deal Brexit as progress in negotiations with the EU has become "very difficult", The Independent reports. The prime minister's spokesperson said an agreement…

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Europe - Mediterranean, NewsEU, Italy, Migration

353 migrants disembark in Italy

Over 300 migrants are set to disembark in Pozzallo, after Italy agreed to take in the rescue boats Louise Michel and Sea-Watch. The boat, funded by British artist Banksy had…

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NewsEU

Advisors warn that EU’s microplastics ban needs to be smaller

A draft EU ban on microplastics would allow industry to use even smaller particles in cosmetics, detergents and paints, which could be more damaging than the tiny pieces of plastic…

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Automotive, CD EUCar Emissions, EU, Volkswagen

EU will be able to recall vehicles if they breach EU emissions limits

The European Commission will be able to recall vehicles and potentially revoke their roadworthiness certifications if they breach EU emissions limits, under new rules that apply from Tuesday and aim…

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CDPRO, Comuniq.EUEU, Libya

ComuniqEU – Foreign Affairs – EU welcomes Libyan ceasefire, calls for resumption of full oil production

by Keith Zahra From CorporateDispatch PRO EU welcomes Libyan ceasefire, calls for resumption of full oil production The EU has welcomed the Libyan ceasefire announced earlier this week. In a…

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CD EU, Comuniq.EU, CyprusCyprus, EU, Investment

EU looking into legal action against Cyprus citizenship-investment scheme

EU justice commissioner Didier Reynders said that he was looking into the possibility of legal action against Cyprus over the country's citizenship-through-investment scheme, Al Jazeera reported. Talking to the broadcaster,…

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Be Informed, CD EUBREXIT, EU

Brexit is far from over for the UK and EU member states

When it comes to Brexit, Brussels is still hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. The seventh formal round of post-Brexit talks ended last week in a familiar stalemate and mutual…

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CD EU, NewsEU, Turkey

EU considering sanctions against Turkey over oil drilling in East Med

The EU is considering imposing economic sanctions against Turkey over its gas drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean while urging Ankara to engage in a dialogue, the bloc’s foreign policy…

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CD EUAstraZeneca, EU

EU secures AstraZeneca’s potential COVID-19 vaccine

The European Commission has made a 336 million euro ($396 million) downpayment to British drug maker AstraZeneca to secure at least 300 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, a…

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CD eNews, Germany, RussiaEU, Merkel

Merkel tells Russia to investigate suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic – UPDATED

Updated 1411 - Russia refutes calls for investigation The Kremlin said on Tuesday it saw no need for now to investigate the circumstances leading up to opposition politician Alexei Navalny's…

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Malta, Malta Headline, NewsEconomy, EU, Malta

Malta: EU Commission proposes €244 million in financial support for Malta

The European Commission has presented proposals to the Council for decisions to grant financial support of €81.4 billion to 15 Member States under the SURE instrument through which Malta can…

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European Commission, IrelandCoronavirus, EU

Irish EU Commissioner Hogan ‘regrets and apologises’ breaking rules only after pressure from PM

EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan is standing his ground in a spiraling Irish political scandal that centers on a packed golf society soirée attended by top politicians in an apparent…

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CDPRO, Comuniq.EUBanking, EU

Comuniq.EU – Banking

by Keith Zahra The European Central Bank has told banks not to pay any dividend payments until at least January and urged them to be “extremely moderate” when setting…

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CDPRO, Comuniq.EUEU, Healthcare

Comniq.EU – Health

by Keith Zahra European regulators could be in a position to approve the first vaccine against Covid-19 this year, after a flurry of trials by pharma companies leading the…

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Comuniq.EU, NewsEU, Israel, UAE, USA

EU welcomes Israel – UAE agreement

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell welcomed a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates partly brokered by the United States, Politico reports. But Borrell also…

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Belarus, Comuniq.EUBelarus, EU

EU to impose new sanctions on Belarus

Germany's foreign minister said on Friday the European Union will impose new sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for cracking down on protests triggered by a disputed election last Sunday. President…

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Comuniq.EU, Comuniq.eu Covid, European Commission, European Union, NewsCoronavirus, EU

EU commission to support 23 new research projects on coronavirus pandemic

The Commission will support 23 new research projects with €128 million in response to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. The funding under Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation programme, is…

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CD eNews, Economy, NewsEU, Jobs, wages

EU Governments rolling back wage support despite cloudy outlook

Government around Europe have generally continued to push for a re-opening of the economy, insisting that they can no longer afford to pay the same levels of wage support as…

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CDPRO, Comuniq.EU, Corporate DispatchBudget, Council, EU, Europe

CiNext – Five days of Europe

There was courtship and accusations of betrayal, there were confessions to the camera and off-mic dealings. It may sound like the latest episode of a reality show, but the dramatic…

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Comuniq.EU, European Union, NewsEU, Facebook, Women

Top EU, US female politicians push Facebook to protect women from threats on social media platform

Facebook must step up and protect women in politics from threats of violence and sexism and hate on its platform, said a letter to the company from female members of…

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Comuniq.EU, European Commission, European Union, NewsAviation, EU

Greening Aviation: Commission launches public consultation on sustainable aviation fuels

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector. The Commission is currently assessing different policy options to boost the development…

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Comuniq.EU, European Union, NewsEU, Retail

Euro zone retail sales return to pre-pandemic levels

The volume of retail sales in the euro zone rebounded in June to levels recorded in February before lockdowns, official estimates showed on Wednesday, completing a recovery that began in…

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CDPRO, Comuniq.EUBudget, EU, Malta, MFF

EU Budget: what’s in it for Europe and Malta

by Keith Zahra European Union leaders reached a deal on a package of measures to boost their economies after the coronavirus pandemic, agreeing to borrow and spend hundreds of…

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Comuniq.EU, European Union, News, VietnamEU, Vietnam

EU-Vietnam trade agreement enters into force

EU exports to Vietnam will be taxed less of this month. This is the immediate effect of the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam trade agreement that will ultimately scrap…

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Coronavirus, Germany, NewsCoronavirus, EU, Germany

Germany objects to border closures but considers testing returnees from high-risk areas

Despite growing concerns on holiday-makers returning to Germany infected with coronavirus, top German officials remain opposed to closing the EU's internal borders for tourist travels. Following an increase in cases…

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China, Comuniq.EU, European Union, NewsChina, EU

China and EU to speed up negotiation on investment agreement

China and the European Union will accelerate negotiations in order to conclude a China-EU investment agreement by the end of this year, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said on Tuesday. China and the EU will also continue…

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Comuniq.EU, Comuniq.eu Covid, European Union, NewsEconomy, EU

EU stimulus package to slightly improve growth prospects

Euro zone economic growth next year will be slightly stronger than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of forecasters taken after European Union leaders agreed on 750 billion euros to support economies…

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Comuniq.EU, Comuniq.eu Covid, Coronavirus, NewsCoronavirus, EU

European efforts to secure potential COVID-19 vaccines hit snag over price and payment methods

European efforts to secure potential COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Sanofi and Johnson & Johnson are mired in wrangles over price, payment method and potential liability costs, three EU officials told Reuters.…

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Comuniq.EU, European Union, Germany, NewsEU, Germany

Joint European debt must not become a common thing – Bundesbank President

A decision by European leaders to issue joint debt to finance coronavirus aid for weaker member states should remain an exemption and not serve as a blueprint for future budget challenges, Bundesbank…

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Comuniq.EU, Diplomatique.Expert, NewsBudget, Charles #Michel, EU

Was there a Plan B if EU budget talks failed? – Charles Michel talks to POLITICO

Sitting once again on the Terrace Where It Happened, Charles Michel confessed he had no Plan B if leaders had failed to reach a budget deal, according to POLITICO, It transpires,…

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