EU INSTITUTIONS

Green light for VAT overhaul to simplify system and cut fraud

MEPs on Wednesday backed the bulk of the European Commission’s proposed reform of the VAT system, while proposing some adjustments, such as to set...

ECR: MEPs endanger car industry with unrealistic emissions plans

An unrealistic and irresponsible plan to cut vehicle emissions that was adopted today by the European Parliament would endanger jobs and Europe's car industry,...

S&Ds: The Parliament wants a 40% reduction of car emissions

Today the plenary of the European Parliament backed an ambitious report drafted by S&D MEP Miriam Dalli calling for a 40% cut of cars'...

EU trusts new Iraqi President

The Iraqi Council of Representatives last night elected Mr Barham Salih as the next President of Iraq. The new President promptly nominated Mr Adel...

EPP: 35% CO2 emissions cuts for cars, good for climate and jobs

"We are convinced that a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions would give the automotive sector the right incentive to introduce more fuel-efficient cars and...

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