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At a meeting in Berlin, the presidents of Poland and Germany, Andrzej Duda and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, emphasised the common ground between their countries. Duda described the planned stationing of German Patriot missile defence systems in his country as an important gesture by an ally. Does this mean that the bilateral tensions have been overcome?

The UK is facing strikes by rail and postal workers, nurses, bus drivers and border guards before Christmas. The trade unions are demanding significant wage increases. The British government has so far refused to negotiate and plans to deploy thousands of soldiers to cover for striking workers if necessary. The media talk of an imminent "winter of discontent".

Caisse nationale d’assurance pension
Freedom of movement for persons
Cross-border workers are not required to have registered in Luxembourg a civil partnership (PACS) that was entered into in another Member State

Caisse nationale d’assurance pension
Freedom of movement for persons
Cross-border workers are not required to have registered in Luxembourg a civil partnership (PACS) that was entered into in another Member State

The internet has become a key part of life for consumers. In the run-up to the holiday season, many of us book an online supermarket delivery slot, put gift choices on an online wishlist, stream Christmas films and music, or...

As the European Union wants to reduce carbon emissions in transport, shifting transport from trucks and planes to trains plays a crucial role in the strategy. But because rules and technical standards are different across the EU, country borders still...

While shifting from road to rail is crucial for reaching the EU’s climate objectives in transport, borders between member states are a burden for many train operators, particularly freight transport, a report by the EU Agency for Railways warns. With...

1952-2022: Special Meeting of Judges on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Court of Justice of the European Union
1952-2022: Special Meeting of Judges on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Court of Justice of the European Union

Caisse nationale d’assurance pension
Freedom of movement for persons
Cross-border workers are not required to have registered in Luxembourg a civil partnership (PACS) that was entered into in another Member State

In the last-minute deal, the EU unblocked Hungary's opposition to joint financial assistance to Ukraine and the bloc's adoption of the global minimum tax.

Some European Union countries are trying to weaken the bloc's planned law to cut methane emissions in the oil and gas sector, documents show, weeks after the EU pledged at the COP27 climate conference to do more to tackle the potent greenhouse gas.

Bulgaria has requested a reference to hate crimes regarding North Macedonia, demanding prosecution of such crimes against ethnic Bulgarians in its Balkan neighbour, in a draft document of European affairs ministers, EURACTIV has learnt.

EU member states agree to suspend approximately €6.3 billion of budgetary commitments in cohesion policy programmes for Hungary.

Hungary will be entitled to use funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to foster its economic recovery and invest in green and digital projects.

Member states reached unanimous agreement on the ‘Pillar 2’ directive which ensures that a minimum level of taxation of 15% will apply to large corporations in the Union.

President Michel invited 27 leaders to the EU-ASEAN Summit and the December European Council. The European Council meeting will focus on Ukraine, energy and economy, security and defence, Southern Neighbourhood and external relations.