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Brussels prepares ban on plastic waste

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The European Commission is hammering out a draft directive aimed at reducing plastic pollution. Brussels has warned that if no action is taken, there...

S&D ‘deeply disappointed’ in Selmayr affair

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The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament stated its disappointment after the March 28 hearing of European Commissioner Gunther Oettinger in...

An EU take on Slovak journalist murder

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
The ongoing investigation into the recent murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend Martina Kusnirova has reportedly led to several arrests and...

EU warns Poland it could lose funding

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
The European Union Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger on January 10 warned that Poland could lose out financially if it refuses to give ground in...

How plastic tax may save EU’s post-Brexit budget

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
There’s one tax that can reduce waste and plug the gap in the European Union’s budget that will be created by Brexit. It’s a...

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Parliament approves the inaugural EU regulations to safeguard dogs and cats

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On Tuesday, 29 April, the European Parliament adopted a...

EU Commission president sounds alarm: Billions at risk as energy aid needs better targeting amid Iran conflict

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European Union countries are urged to allocate their energy...

European Commission finds Facebook too permissive for underage users

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The European Commission concluded that Facebook and Instagram’s parent...

Constructive dialogue between Commission’s president and incoming PM of Hungary about unblocking EU funds

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported on...

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