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EU trade schemes promote economic development, human rights

The European Union's duty-rebate schemes have had a positive impact on developing economies, according to a new report published jointly by the European Commission...

Brussels proposes more flexibility on VAT rates

New rules to give European Union member states more flexibility to set Value Added Tax (VAT) rates and to create a better tax environment...

New competition rules to benefit European consumers

The European Commission on January 18 issued new requirements that ensure independence of payment card schemes and processing entities. The aim is to enhance...

EU Parliament on pesticides

The European Parliament’s political leaders on January 18 green-lighted a special committee to look into the EU’s authorisation procedure for pesticides. The full House will...

Juncker: Brussels ‘not at war’ with Poland

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told the European Parliament on January 17 that Brussels is not fighting with Poland. “We are not at war with...

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