CDE News - The Dispatch - European Union

Serbia, Kosovo leaders to discuss tensions at Brussels Aug. 18 meeting

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo will meet in Brussels on Aug. 18 to discuss a flare-up of tensions between the neighbouring western Balkan nations, the European Union's executive…

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Big tech should share Europe network costs – France, Italy, Spain document

-France, Italy and Spain are stepping up pressure on the European Commission to come up with legislation that ensures Big Tech firms partly finance telecoms infrastructure in the bloc, a document showed on…

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Monkeypox vaccine from Bavarian Nordic wins EU approval

Danish biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic (BAVA.CO) said on Monday the European Commission had given permission for its Imvanex vaccine to be marketed as protection against monkeypox, as recommended last week…

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EU states should act now for COVID-19 waves in winter – Commissioner

EU member states should start preparing now for a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in autumn and winter, the bloc's health chief said on Monday, saying there had been a "worrying increase"…

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EU looks to replace gas from Russia with Nigerian supplies

The European Union is seeking additional gas supplies from Nigeria as the bloc prepares for potential Russian supply cuts, Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission's energy department,…

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EU to add Sberbank, Russian metals baron to sanctions list

The EU is set to add Russia's top lender Sberbank and the head of giant zinc and copper firm UMMC to its list of individuals and companies banned for supporting…

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EU can no longer afford national vetoes on foreign policy, – Germany’s Scholz

BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Union can no longer afford to keep national vetoes when deciding on European Union foreign and security policy if it wants to maintain a leading…

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EU seeks to make airport slot rule more flexible for airlines

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Commission this week proposed to make the bloc's "use-it-or-lose-it" airport slot rule more flexible in order to respond to unexpected developments in the future, such…

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Europe ‘shot itself in the lungs’ with sanctions on Russia, Orban says

BUDAPEST, July 15 (Reuters) - The European Union has "shot itself in the lungs" with ill-considered economic sanctions on Russia, which, unless rolled back, risk destroying the European economy, Hungarian Prime Minister…

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EU to adopt on Friday new Russia sanctions, tweaks to avert food shortages

BRUSSELS, July 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission is set to adopt on Friday its seventh package of sanctions against Russia, which will add a ban to the import of Russian gold…

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EU edges closer to ending ‘too-big-to-fail’ banks by 2024

LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - The European Union's body for dismantling failed banks said on Wednesday it would ratchet up pressure on lenders over the coming months to bolster their defences so…

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Euro zone industrial output rises beyond expectations in May

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Reuters) - Euro zone industrial production increased by more than expected in May as output of capital and non-durable consumer goods picked up sharply during the month,…

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EU tells Hungary, Poland to step up their democracy game

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Reuters) - The European Union told Hungary and Poland on Wednesday to improve judicial and media independence, as well as anti-graft safeguards, saying conditions to unlock billions in aid…

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Russia says EU ban on goods transit to Kaliningrad ‘not resolved’

MOSCOW, July 13 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was expecting progress over a possible European Union deal to allow Russia to transit some sanctioned goods to its Kaliningrad exclave…

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UPDATED: Adapted, two-strain vaccines to lift COVID protection – EU official

FRANKFURT/LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Adapted versions of established mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that address two variants in one shot will soon offer people better protection than vaccines that are now available, a…

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Austria seeking allies for lawsuit against EU ‘green’ gas label

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Reuters) - Austria is seeking support from other European Union countries for its legal challenge to the bloc's rules labelling investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly,…

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EU has frozen 13.8 billion euros of Russian assets

The European Union has so far frozen 13.8 billion euros ($13.83 billion) worth of assets held by Russian oligarchs, other individuals and entities sanctioned for Moscow's war against Ukraine, the…

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EU citizens trust traditional media most, new Eurobarometer survey finds

Despite the rise of new social media channels, European citizens still trust traditional media most, a Eurobarometer survey has found. Overall, public TV and radio stations are the most trusted…

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Sanctions-hit firms may get 500,000 euros state aid under EU plans

EU companies hurt by sanctions imposed on Russia over Ukraine may see a 25% rise in state aid to 500,000 euros ($504,050) to help them cope with the invasion's impact…

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Number of Ukrainians entering EU back to pre-war levels

BRUSSELS, July 11 (Reuters) - The number of Ukrainians crossing into European Union countries has returned to levels from before Russia's invasion and more people will be coming - and going -…

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EXPLAINER-What is the EU’s sustainable finance taxonomy?

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - Supporters say it's the world's most ambitious green investment rulebook and could direct huge sums of money into fighting climate change. Critics say it's a "greenwashing" exercise that puts…

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Airbnb obliged to provide information to tax authorities, EU court adviser says

BRUSSELS, July 7 (Reuters) - Short-term accommodation services company Airbnb is obliged to provide information in rental contracts to tax authorities, an adviser to Europe's top court said on Thursday,…

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EU lending arm aims to raise 100 bln euros to help rebuild Ukraine

BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union, is proposing a funding structure previously used during the COVID-19 pandemic to help rebuild Ukraine with…

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EXPLAINER – EU agrees rulebook for ‘Wild West’ crypto markets

LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union this week reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate what one lawmaker called the "Wild West" crypto market. WHAT…

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EU sees smaller wheat crop, record exports in 2022/23

PARIS, (Reuters) - The European Union's executive lowered its forecast for soft wheat production in the bloc in 2022/23 to well below last season's level, but maintained its outlook for record exports.…

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EU agrees to curb takeovers by state-backed foreign firms

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - EU states and lawmakers on Thursday agreed to rules to put a brake on state-backed foreign firms acquiring EU companies with annual turnover of 500 million euros ($520 million),…

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EU agrees rules to tame ‘Wild West’ crypto market

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters - Cryptocurrency companies will need a licence and customer safeguards to issue and sell digital tokens in the European Union under groundbreaking new rules agreed by the bloc…

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EU, New Zealand seal free trade deal in “geopolitical signal

The European Union and New Zealand completed negotiations on Thursday for a free trade agreement that could boost the flow of goods and services by 30% and highlights Europe's push…

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EU tells Greece to stop “violent” migrant deportations

The European Union's top migration official told Greece to stop "violent" deportations of migrants or risk losing funds. After becoming one of the main destination points during the migration crisis…

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine is now exporting power to EU

(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the launching of power transmissions to Romania was the start of a process that could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian hydrocarbons. Zelenskiy's comments…

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EU extends roaming regulations for telecom providers until 2032

BRUSSELS, June 30 (Reuters) - The European Union has extended 'Roam-like-at-home' regulations for telecom providers until 2032, the European Commission announced on Thursday. The scheme allows travellers in the EU and the…

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EU nears compromise deal to defuse standoff with Russia over Kaliningrad

VILNIUS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Trade through Lithuania to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad could return to normal within days, two sources familiar with the matter said, as European officials edge towards a compromise…

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UPDATED: EU seeks deal on ground-breaking rules to regulate crypto

LONDON, June 30 (Reuters - The European Union on Thursday will seek agreement on ground-breaking rules for regulating crypto assets as the rout in bitcoin piles pressure on authorities to rein in…

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FACTBOX-EU countries agree deals on laws to fight climate change

LUXEMBOURG, June 29 (Reuters) - European Union countries struck deals this week on a raft of new climate change policies, including tougher targets to expand renewable energy and a 2035 end to…

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EU countries reach deal on climate laws after late-night talks

LUXEMBOURG, June 29 (Reuters) - EU countries clinched deals on proposed laws to combat climate change early Wednesday, backing a 2035 phase-out of new fossil fuel car sales and a multibillion-euro fund to shield poorer citizens from…

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Ukraine’s EU candidacy will strengthen Europe as Russia threatens freedom – Zelenskiy

KYIV, June 24 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's formal candidature to join the European Union was a big step towards strengthening Europe at a time when Russia was testing its…

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EU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’

BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - European leaders formally accepted Ukraine as a candidate to join the EU on Thursday, a bold geopolitical move triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine but a reminder…

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EU to sanction trade partners that flout green, labour values

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday giving the European Union the power to impose sanctions on future free trade agreement partners that disregard labour and environmental standards.…

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EU seeks to halve use of pesticides, heal nature with landmark laws

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday legally binding targets to halve the use of chemical pesticides and restore nature across the EU, in an attempt to better…

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EU signals shift to coal, accuses Russia of ‘rogue moves’ on gas

BRUSSELS/OSLO June 22 (Reuters) - The European Union will temporarily shift back to coal to cope with slowing Russian gas flows, an EU official said on Wednesday, as a tight gas market…

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Ukraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says

Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership on Thursday in a symbolic but morale-boosting decision following Russia's invasion, ministers and diplomats said . EU leaders…

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Climate laws face new EU Parliament vote after failed first try

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - The European Parliament will on Wednesday try again to agree more ambitious climate change policies, after rejecting them in a divisive first vote that threatened to delay…

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Georgians hold aloft flag of Europe at pro-EU rally attended by tens of thousands in Tbilisi

Tens of thousands rallied in support of Georgia's membership to the European Union. Footage shows the huge crowd in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The event was organised by the Home to Europe!…

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EU nations push for new Russia sanctions, more military aid to Ukraine

LUXEMBOURG, June 20 (Reuters) - Several European Union countries are pushing to start work on a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus for the invasion of Ukraine and also want…

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Malta among fifteen EU nations calling for the bloc to urgently accelerate trade deals

BRUSSELS, June 20 (Reuters) - Fifteen European Union governments called on Monday for the bloc to accelerate the conclusion of free trade agreements to ensure its long-term economic growth and geopolitical standing…

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EU, India relaunch talks for free trade agreement

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and India on Friday relaunched negotiations to forge a free trade agreement, with the aim of completing talks by the end of 2023. "This partnership will become…

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FACTBOX-Ukraine’s road to becoming European Union member

BRUSSELS, June 17 (Reuters) - The European Union's executive on Friday supported giving formal membership candidate status to Ukraine and made similar recommendations for two other former Soviet states, a major political…

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EU fails to agree corporate tax reform as Hungary vetoes overhaul

LUXEMBOURG, June 17 (Reuters) - Hungary's Finance Minister Mihaly Varga told his EU counterparts on Friday that his country could not support a reform of corporate taxation at this stage, effectively preventing…

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UPDATED: European Commission proposes making Ukraine an EU membership candidate

BRUSSELS, June 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposes to give Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that…

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EU may fall behind Digital Decade goals, report warns

STOCKHOLM, June 16 (Reuters) - The European Union risks falling behind its Digital Decade goals by 10 years unless the governments focus on bridging the skills gap, according to a report by…

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UK has no plan to leave ECHR, Raab says

LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Britain has no plan to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), but wants the Strasbourg-based court which enforces it to take a more limited view…

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UPDATED: Britain disappointed with EU legal move, says PM’s spokesman

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Britain is disappointed with the European Union's move to launch two new legal proceedings against it and will review the documents carefully before responding, a spokesman for…

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UPDATED: EU, Israel and Egypt sign deal to boost East Med gas exports to Europe

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, June 15 (Reuters) - Israel and Egypt will aim to boost natural gas exports to Europe under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday as the continent looks to replace…

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Divisive ‘green’ gas investment rules face EU Parliament vote

Two European Parliament committees vote on Tuesday on an attempt to stop the EU labelling gas and nuclear energy as climate-friendly investments, and the outcome may indicate whether the full parliament will…

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EU proposes natural gas import deal with Egypt and Israel – document

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has proposed a deal to EU member states with Egypt and Israel to boost imports of natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean, according to a draft…

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Scholz backs giving ‘realistic chance’ to Western Balkans on EU membership bid

BERLIN, June 10 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to help the Western Balkans to reinvigorate their long-stalled campaign for European Union membership, a move aimed at easing regional tensions and…

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UPDATED: European Parliament “firmly behind” Ukraine’s EU candidate bid -President Metsola

COPENHAGEN, June 10 (Reuters) - The European Union's parliament supports Ukraine's bid to achieve candidate status to join the European Union, the parliament's president Roberta Metsola said on Friday at…

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