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Tue, 07/10/2018 - 06:06
A deep decarbonisation of the European economy is doable, but it will rely heavily on an increased uptake of electricity – even if the challenges are very different across the individual use sectors, writes Kristian Ruby.
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 00:01
Almost three-quarters of all ivory sold legally in Europe is in fact illegal and comes from tusks of elephants that were killed after the 1990 ban on ivory trade, according to an investigation released on Tuesday (10 July).
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 18:06
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi urged eurozone member states to complete the banking union with a European Deposit Insurance Scheme, noting the “substantial” reduction of risks in the banks’ balance sheets and the benefits of risk-sharing.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 16:38
A terrible week ahead of us will keep Europeans on their toes.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 16:30
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit his post on Monday (9 July), following the earlier resignation of Brexit Secretary David Davis, putting the government in a tight spot with less than nine months left to complete the complex Brexit negotiations.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 15:17
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis sacked chief anti-corruption prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi today (9 July) to honor a constitutional court ruling which Kövesi said may leave prosecutors exposed to political interference. Kovesi has led the DNA anti-corruption agency since 2013 and,...
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 14:31
Only eight EU member states have banned the solidarity offence from their national laws. This offence is often used to prosecute citizens and organisations assisting migrants. EURACTIV.fr reports.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 13:07
As long as the principles of the OECD, the World Bank and the IMF on transparency, public procurement and sustainable development are observed, the European Union is not hostile to China's New Silk Road project, Fraser Cameron told EURACTIV.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:26
The increasing flow of genuine cigarettes from Algeria into Europe is giving politicians a fresh headache.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:00
With the publication of the European Commission’s Communication on Digital Health in April, the course for digital health has been set – now it’s time to play Digital Health Golf!
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:21
Climate change is having a massive impact on Europe’s winemakers but the effects are not always negative. Belgium’s industry is on the up thanks to shifting temperature patterns.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:44
An upcoming EU-China summit in Beijing will be yet another moment for both economies to show leadership on climate action, following the United States' surrender of influence under Donald Trump, writes Professor Zou Ji.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:08
One and a half months after the new legislative package on Cohesion Policy for the 2021-2027 period was announced, negotiations are ready to start in order to reach a final consensus before the new European Parliament takes office in 2019....
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 09:57
Competition is what makes the world a better place, not intelligent design by God or by bureaucrats. Therefore, protecting competition is one of the key responsibilities of the European Commission. But in the case of Android, it is about to make a huge mistake, writes Žiga Turk.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 09:15
As EU states look to stem migrant flows to the continent, aspiring European Union member Bosnia is caught in the middle, with thousands of immigrants stuck in the impoverished Balkan country.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 09:00
The mayors of ten major European cities –including Paris, London, Milan and Barcelona – have issued a joint call for the EU to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 08:22
With a NATO summit in Brussels on 11-12 July and a tête-à-tête with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, this week will give Donald Trump a chance to elaborate on that surprising diplomatic doctrine, but only at the risk of further fueling tensions with the country's already deeply unsettled allies.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 07:58
China remains open for trade with foreign partners and can only benefit from an economically strong Europe, its premier said on Saturday (7 July) as he pressed for expanded ties with the continent's eastern wing while waging a tariff war with Washington.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 07:40
Germany plans to use public money to support companies which invest in Africa, part of a new "Marshall Plan" with which it hopes to tackle the roots of the refugee crisis that has convulsed European politics since 2015.
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 07:38
When NATO leaders meet in Brussels this week they should have Georgia on their minds, write Amanda Paul and Ana Andguladze.
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