28

Nov

EU Commission calls on 9 Member States, including Malta, to transpose EU legislation

The Commission has decided to send letters of formal notice to Belgium, Austria, Spain, Estonia and Hungary as well as reasoned opinions to Malta, Portugal, Cyprus and Greece, requesting the…

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28

Nov

EU sues Denmark over misuse of term ‘feta’ on Danish cheeses

The European Commission said on Wednesday it was suing Denmark for failing to prevent local companies from making and exporting outside the EU white cheese labelled as “feta”, breaching rules…

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27

Nov

Africa-Europe Alliance: Denmark provides €10 million for sustainable development under the EU External Investment Plan

The European Commission and Denmark signed a transfer agreement for a voluntary contribution of around €10 million (DKK 75 million) to the EU External Investment Plan. The European Investment Plan…

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27

Nov

2018 Sakharov laureate Oleg Sentsov receives his award

The 2018 Sakharov Prize winner, Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov, received his award in Strasbourg on 26 November. He was able to receive the 2018 prize…

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27

Nov

Photo Story: Family photo for new European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (C) poses with new members of EU Commission, after the vote of Members of the EU Parliament on her college of commissioners, in…

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27

Nov

MEPs approve Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission

MEPS in Strasbourg on Wednesday, MEPs voted in favour on the entire College of Commissioners following a debate with von der Leyen. There was no doubt that von der Leyen’s…

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27

Nov

Ursula von der Leyen says Europe can shape the global order

European Union Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has argued that Europe can shape the global order in a speech that put climate change and migration at the heart of…

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27

Nov

MEPs set to approve new EU executive to take office on December 1

MEPs are expected on Wednesday to finally approve a new executive European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen after delays and disagreements. Von der Leyen needs a…

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25

Nov

Britain says it does not wish to stop the formation of a new EU commission

Britain does not wish to stop the formation of a new European Commission, a spokesman for Prime minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, restating the position that London would not…

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24

Nov

European Commission greenlights Malta 2020 budget

Malta’s draft budget was given the green light by the European Commission earlier this week. The European Commission is tasked with looking into member states’ budgets to ensure that they…

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23

Nov

Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini issued the following statement: “Violence against women…

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23

Nov

EU ambassadors pave the way for new Commission to start work in December

EU ambassadors on Friday gave their approval to a document that would allow the next European Commission to start work in December without a U.K. commissioner, according to three diplomats…

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22

Nov

Maltese cyberbullying case illustrates EU collaboration

A Maltese case of cyberbullying risk is being featured in a campaign by the European Commission across EU member states. A woman was alarmed to come across an indecent picture…

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22

Nov

EU Parliament will vote on new Commission next week

The European Parliament will vote on Ursula von der Leyen's top team next Wednesday, paving the way for the new Commission to start work on December 1, Parliament President David…

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20

Nov

Majority of EU citizens positive about international trade

The results of a special Eurobarometer survey published today by the European Commission show that 60% of Europeans feel that they personally benefit from international trade, 16 percentage points more…

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16

Nov

Von Der Leyen’s commission on hold, for now

The new Commission under President-elect Ursula von der Leyen was supposed to start work on November 1st. This didn't happen and it's not clear as yet as when this might…

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14

Nov

European Commission starts legal action against UK for breaching obligations by failing to nominate commissioner

In a statement the European Commission said it had issued "a formal letter of notice" to the British government "for breaching its EU treaty obligations". The Independent reports that Johnson…

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14

Nov

Romania’s nominee Adina-Ioana Vălean confirmed as EU Commissioner

Romania’s candidate for commissioner, Adina-Ioana Vălean, was today given the green light by MEPs in the European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee. A majority of committee coordinators gave their approval…

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14

Nov

French EU commission nominee approved by MEPs

Thierry Breton has been approved by MEP committee as European Commissioner. His confirmation comes after the hearing at the European Parliament. Earlier, the Hungarian nominee was declined. Developing Story via…

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14

Nov

MEP Committee declines approval to Hungarian EU commission nominee

MEPs declined to give approval to Hungary's candidate to join incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's top team, instead asking the longtime diplomat to answer additional questions in…

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14

Nov

UK won’t nominate EU commissioner before election

The U.K. will not nominate an EU commissioner until after its December 12 national election, Britain’s Ambassador to the EU Tim Barrow wrote in a letter to the European Commission…

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13

Nov

Changes in Commission portfolios announced

European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has agreed to change some job titles in her team, social democrats in the European Parliament said Wednesday, in a move that may…

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13

Nov

Von Der Leyen reveals intention to increase EU spending on external affairs

Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen wants to increase the EU's spending on external affairs in order to turn the bloc into a stronger geopolitical actor. Speaking at the Paris…

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11

Nov

Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events for the week of…

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08

Nov

DiscoverEU: 20,000 travel passes available for 18-year-olds to explore Europe next summer

The Commission is launching a new application round for DiscoverEU travel passes, which allows participants to travel across Europe, learn about its cultural heritage, whilst developing their own knowledge and…

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06

Nov

Romania proposes Adina-Ioana Vălean for European Commissioner

Romania’s Adina-Ioana Vălean has been picked to be the next transport commissioner by Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen. “The president-elect decided for Adina Vălean to take on the portfolio of…

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02

Nov

Stepping up the fight against Ebola: €6 million of EU funding to support vaccine trials

  The European Commission announced a €6 million contribution to a vaccination trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The funding comes from the EU's research and innovation programme,…

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02

Nov

Implementation of EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey: EU mobilises €663 million in humanitarian assistance

The European Commission is mobilising €663 million in humanitarian aid to continue major projects under the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey. €600 million will ensure the continuity of the…

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01

Nov

On this day, in 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into effect

On this day, in 1993, the Maastricht Treaty comes into effect, formally establishing the European Union (EU). The treaty was drafted in 1991 by delegates from the European Community meeting…

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01

Nov

EC questions Romania’s latest commissioner nomination

There are "serious doubts that Romania’s nomination [for the position of European Commissioner] was legitimately sent by the interim government,” EC spokesperson Mina Andreeva stated on October 30. It is…

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31

Oct

Juncker to undergo surgery on November 11

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will undergo surgery on November 11, a spokesperson said Thursday. Juncker "will undergo surgery on 11 November to treat an aneurysm," Commission spokesperson Mina Andreeva…

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31

Oct

3 EU countries broke law by refusing to take in refugees, says court lawyer

Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic broke EU law by refusing to take part in a mandatory refugee quota scheme, according to a top lawyer at the EU's highest court. In December…

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30

Oct

Euro zone economic sentiment worsens as gloom spreads to services

Euro zone economic sentiment deteriorated in October for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, as pessimism in industry spread to services and consumers in a bad sign for…

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30

Oct

European Commission opens investigation into public support for Air Nostrum’s fleet renewal in Spain

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the plan by the Spanish region of Valencia to grant €9 million of public support to regional airline Air…

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30

Oct

Romanian leaders’ squabble over Commission pick

Romania's political leaders are at loggerheads over the country's nominee for the next European Commission, with the president accusing the caretaker prime minister of being "irresponsible" for putting someone forward for…

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27

Oct

EU ready to sign off Brexit extension to 31 January 2020

The EU is ready to sign off on a Brexit extension to 31 January 2020 with an option for the UK to leave earlier if a deal is ratified, according…

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27

Oct

How will Europe remember Jean-Claude Juncker? – Denise Grech

This article, by Corporate Dispatch correspondent in Brussels Denise Grech appeared first on The CorporateDispatch.Com Week edition published on October 26th by CorporateDispatch ePublishing Politicians being moved to tears is a rare sight in uptight Brussels-…

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26

Oct

Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action with the EU

Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation. The European…

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26

Oct

Teaching and learning in the digital age: 450,000 students and teachers use the EU’s SELFIE tool for schools

As one year has passed since the launch of SELFIE (Self-reflection on Effective Learning by Fostering Innovation through Educational technology), the European Commission's free online tool that helps schools assess…

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25

Oct

European Commission paves way for new scheme enabling European artists to work abroad

The Commission has successfully tested a new scheme to promote the mobility of artists and cultural professionals. i-Portunus, a pilot funded through the EU's Creative Europe programme, is a concrete…

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24

Oct

Von Der Leyen to ask Britain to nominate commissioner if Brexit is delayed

European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday she would ask Britain to nominate a commissioner if Brexit is delayed, POLITICO reports. EU leaders are considering a request for…

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24

Oct

Photo Story: President-elect of European Commission Ursula van der Leyen visits Finland

President-elect of European Commission Ursula van der Leyen (R) talks to Finland's Prime Minister Antti Rinne at the Prime Minister's Official Residence Kesaeranta in Helsinki, Finland, 24 October 2019. Van…

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24

Oct

Macron proposes Thierry Breton as new French EU commissioner

France has proposed Atos technology group Chief Executive Officer Thierry Breton as its candidate to head industrial policy in the next European Commission, President Emmanuel Macron's office said, two weeks…

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23

Oct

EU criticises Romania for not tackling corruption

The European Commission released its report on Bulgaria and Romania on Tuesday. The annual studies, done to measure how far the two countries have progressed with required judicial reforms, the…

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22

Oct

Croatia joins Schengen area

After being an EU member for six years , the European Commission has given Croatia the greenlight to join the Schengen zone. Euronews reports that after four years of assessment…

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22

Oct

Brexit has been a “waste of time and waste of energy” – Juncker

Jean-Claude Juncker said Brexit negotiations had been "a waste of time and waste of energy" for the EU as he addressed a European Parliament meeting this morning. The European Commission…

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19

Oct

Johnson requests Brexit delay – UPDATE

UPDATE: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent two letters to European Council president Donald Tusk – an unsigned message relaying parliament’s request for an extension to Brexit and a letter…

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19

Oct

European Commission awaiting UK’s goverment position after today’s vote

The European Commission issued its reaction to today's development saying that takes note of the vote in the House of Commons today on the so-called Letwin amendment meaning that the…

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19

Oct

Concern over France’s decision to block North Macedonia and Albania EU membership talks

EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Friday failed to persuade France to allow a hoped-for start to accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania – and also failed to agree…

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17

Oct

European leaders unanimously endorse new Brexit deal

European leaders have unanimously endorsed the Brexit deal, formally sending it to the British Parliament for ratification. The European Council president’s office announced in a tweet that the leaders had…

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15

Oct

France calls for reform in EU accession process

EU ministers are meeting Tuesday to discuss whether Albania and North Macedonia can begin talks to join the bloc. But DW reports that France has voiced opposition and said it would veto…

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15

Oct

Italy’s Euro Zone membership is irreversible – Matteo Salvini

Matteo Salvini said on Monday that the euro was here to stay and he hoped that nobody in his far-right, eurosceptic party would ever again raise doubts over Italy's membership…

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14

Oct

French Finance Minister says he’s not a candidate to be Macron’s new choice for EU Commissioner

  French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday that he was not a candidate to replace Sylvie Goulard as French president Emmanuel Macron’s choice for European Commissioner. “I…

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13

Oct

CiConsulta Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events for the week of…

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13

Oct

Barnier warns EU ambassadors that latest Brexit negotiations were difficult

Michel Barnier has warned EU ambassadors that the latest negotiations with Boris Johnson’s government have been “difficult”, with it appearing increasingly unlikely that agreement can be found by the time…

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13

Oct

Malta and Cyprus taxpayers top list of those holding assets offshore to hide taxable money – EU report

Between 2004 and 2016 EU countries lost an average of 46 billion euros each year, or 0.5% of GDP, because of tax evasion on offshore capital, a report from the…

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13

Oct

68% of Maltese believe their villages and towns benefitted EU funds

The Eurobarometer Flash survey on citizens’ awareness and perception of Regional Policy shows that the vast majority of Europeans (81%) believe EU-funded projects have a positive impact on their life – when…

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