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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.

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.

Council adopts conclusions on new forms of work.

The EU and Armenia issued a joint press statement following the second Partnership Council meeting between the EU and Armenia.

Council adopts conclusions on closing the gender pay gap.

The Council adopted a series of legislative acts.

The Council adopts new rules to promote the use of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public procurement in all member states.

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.

Europe's first-ever CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles were adopted today.

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.

New regulation on conservation and technical measures in fisheries adopted.

New regulation on transparent scientific studies on food safety adopted.

Work-life balance: Council adopts a directive on work-life balance for parents and carers.

Council adopts the Regulation establishing a European Labour Authority.

Better working conditions: Council adopts a directive on more transparency and predictability at work.

Bratislava has been selected as the seat of the future European Labour Authority (ELA).

The European Parliament concluded the last plenary session of its 8th term on 18th April

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Explosives caused fires to break out on two tankers anchored in the Gulf of Oman. The Norwegian Maritime Authority has confirmed that one of the ships was attacked. The incident occurred in one of the world's most important waterways, which connects the oil-rich Gulf region with the open sea. For weeks now tensions have been growing in the region between the US and Iran. Who was behind the attack and what does this portend?