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Pope Francis calls for ‘radical energy transition’ to stem global warming

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 16:19
Pope Francis said on Friday (14 June) that carbon pricing is “essential” to stem global warming – his clearest statement yet in support of penalising polluters – and appealed to climate change deniers to listen to science.
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Natural gas: Part of the problem or the solution?

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 15:41
When the G20 Energy Ministers meet in Japan, they will stick to the old mantra that gas is a bridge fuel and is needed for the energy transition. This is not good news for the climate, writes Luca Bergamaschi.
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[Opinion] Catalonia MEPs are a judicial, not political, issue

Euobserver.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 15:36
Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin currently live outside Spain. They were prosecuted for the serious crimes, and they have fled justice. It is not possible to judge in absentia in Spain, where the justice system protects the rights of defendants.
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[Interview] Meet the lawyer taking the EU migration policy to the ICC

Euobserver.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 15:34
Juan Branco is a lawyer and co-author of a legal document submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing EU officials and member states of crimes against humanity for their migration policies. "Some people should have to go to prison."
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To avoid killing young male chickens, we need more feasible solutions – German agri-economist

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 15:20
In an interview with EURACTIV Germany, Dr Ludger Breloh, the managing director of the egg breeding company Seleggt Gmbh, spoke about Germany's recent decision to allow the mass killings of young male chickens and how his company's Seleggt process could be used as a bridging technology until more commercially viable methods are found.
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France’s weapons exports see sharp increase on European market

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 15:05
France's arms sales in 2018 were worth €9.118 billion, up 30% compared to 2017. Exports to European countries are seeing a strong increase, according to the French Ministry for Armed Forces. EURACTIV's partner Brussels2.eu reports.
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Rui Pinto: hacker, criminal, or whistleblower?

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 14:41

Outraged by what Ana Gomes, an outgoing MEP with the Socialists & Democrats, says is Rui Pinto’s unjust detention, deep seated corruption in Portuguese public life and the European football industry, she has launched a campaign of support for Pinto.

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No agreement on euro budgetary tool- ministers send ‘hot potato’ back to leaders  

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:51
EU finance ministers failed to reach an agreement in the early hours of Friday (14 June) on an anti-shock instrument to shield the euro, as they continued to clash over almost every feature on the agenda, including the source of funding.
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Far-right wants to be involved in next Parliament’s power-sharing

Euractiv.com - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:41
Doubled in size compared to the last legislature, the newly formed nationalist group Identity and Democracy (ID) is now eager to capitalise on its success and get a share of high-level roles in the European Parliament’s Bureau and committees.
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New forms of work: Council conclusions

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
Council adopts conclusions on new forms of work.
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Joint press statement following the second Partnership Council meeting between the EU and Armenia

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
The EU and Armenia issued a joint press statement following the second Partnership Council meeting between the EU and Armenia.
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Closing the gender pay gap: Council conclusions

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
Council adopts conclusions on closing the gender pay gap.
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Legislative acts adopted by the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
The Council adopted a series of legislative acts.
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EU boosts market for clean vehicles with binding procurement targets

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
The Council adopts new rules to promote the use of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public procurement in all member states.
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Setting up a company in the EU to become simple and cheaper

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
The Council today adopted a directive that facilitates and promotes the use of online tools in the contacts between companies and public authorities throughout their lifecycle.
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Cutting emissions: Council adopts CO2 standards for trucks

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
Europe's first-ever CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles were adopted today.
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Council adopts stricter rules on the world's most dangerous chemicals

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
The EU cracks down on persistent organic pollutants, the UN-agreed list of dangerous substances, in a push to protect human health and the environment.
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Final greenlight on new technical and conservation measures in fisheries

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
New regulation on conservation and technical measures in fisheries adopted.
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Transparency and sustainability of EU scientific assessment of food safety: General Food Law adopted

European Council - Fri, 06/14/2019 - 13:30
New regulation on transparent scientific studies on food safety adopted.
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