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EU legislators split over 2020 budget, risk climate funding delays

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:54
European Union governments on Wednesday (23 October) rejected EU lawmakers' plans to increase the bloc's spending next year, sparking a row that could delay funding on climate and research projects.
Categories: European Union

Sánchez and Torra step up war of words on Catalonia

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:47
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Categories: European Union

Honda speeds up plans to electrify car models in Europe

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:33
Japanese carmaker Honda has brought forward a goal to only sell electric and hybrid cars in Europe by three years to 2022, a leading company executive said on Wednesday (23 October).
Categories: European Union

Oil and gas giants spent 250m on EU lobbying since 2014: green groups

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:11
The five biggest publicly listed oil and gas companies and trade groups representing them spent more than 250 million euros lobbying the European Union to influence climate action since 2010, environmental groups said Thursday (24 October).
Categories: European Union

Turkey, US to overcome F-35 problem, defence minister says

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:10
Turkey expects that disagreements with the United States over production of F-35 jets will be overcome, its defence minister said on Wednesday (23 October), adding that Ankara remained at the centre of NATO despite criticism from allies of its incursion into Syria.
Categories: European Union

Cyprus to probe how Cambodian elite obtained EU passports

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 08:01
Cyprus said on Wednesday (23 October) it would investigate the circumstances under which relatives of Cambodia's prime minister were granted citizenship and did not rule out revoking passports if necessary.
Categories: European Union

‘It’s the jungle’: Bosnian migrant camp in crisis

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 07:50
No running water, putrid portable toilets and surrounding woods littered with land mines - these are the bleak conditions of a camp where hundreds of migrants brace for winter in Bosnia.
Categories: European Union

EU grandees send Draghi to ‘euro pantheon’

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 07:38
EURACTIV.com contacted eight politicians, decision-makers and analysts from different countries to review Mario Draghi's eight-year mandate at the European Central Bank.
Categories: European Union

How do you get a waiter’s attention in Brussels? [Promoted content]

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 07:00

Look. We know Brussels can be a little bit… confusing. But we love it! Here’s WindEurope’s guide to living in Europe’s capital.

Categories: European Union

EU globalisation adjustment fund should cushion Brexit consequences

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 17:12
On Monday (21 October), the European Parliament voted in favour of using funds from the Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in the event of a hard Brexit to help workers of the remaining EU-27 who will have lost their jobs as a result of the UK's withdrawal. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Categories: European Union

US welcomes German security plan for Syria, unlikely to take part

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 17:05
The United States and NATO cautiously welcomed on Wednesday (23 October) a German proposal for a security zone in northern Syria, though Washington's envoy to the alliance saying it should be for Europe to take charge and not US forces.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – How to (not) deal with rogue nations

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 16:32
In Russia’s southern city of Sochi, just hours before a ceasefire deadline - a signal for Turkey to restart its assault on Northeast Syria - Erdogan and Putin trashed out a last-minute deal to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to the Syrian border.
Categories: European Union

Atos CEO Thierry Breton might join race to become France’s new Commissioner pick

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 15:38
After the European Parliament rejected Sylvie Goulard as the French Commissioner, rumours suggest that Thierry Breton, the CEO of French multinational Atos, might be in the race. EURACTIV France reports. 
Categories: European Union

UK capacity market déjà vu: A solution that’s still in search of a problem

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 15:26
The European Commission is currently examining a UK government request to approve its so-called “capacity mechanism” to finance back-up power plants. However, there is no evidence to suggest that such a mechanism is necessary to bring forward new investment in electricity generation, argue Philip Baker and Michael Hogan.
Categories: European Union

EU will not renew authorisation of ‘bee killer’ substance thiacloprid

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 15:04
Based on a conclusion by the EU's food safety authority (EFSA), the EU Commission announced on Tuesday (22 October) that it will not renew the authorisation of the "bee killer" substance thiacloprid. This means that the substance can still be used until April 2020. EURACTIV Germany reports. 
Categories: European Union

20 Visions for Europe: ‘I remain an optimist’

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 14:00
“20 Visions for Europe” gathers unique visions from public officials, intellectuals, artists, diplomats, athletes, civic actors and business representatives. The project is part of EURACTIV’s celebration of 20 years of free, independent reporting with European values at its core. The...
Categories: European Union

EU seeks ‘concrete’ improvements to Privacy Shield, as advocacy group calls the accord a ‘big mistake’

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:49
The European Commission has called for a number of 'concrete steps' to be made in order to improve the EU's data transfer accord with the US, the Privacy Shield. Meanwhile, data protection groups came out in criticism of the agreement itself, calling for it to be scrapped.
Categories: European Union

Government advisor acting as Maltese ‘double agent’ creates new stir for France

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:45
After the scandal with the European Parliament's rejection of Sylvie Goulard as the French Commissioner, it is now the turn of Sandro Gozi, the EU adviser to France's prime minister, to be in the spotlight. The Italian had allegedly collaborated with the Maltese government while working for France. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

The Future of Global Trade

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:30
EU trade policy has gained momentum in recent years with several notable agreements concluded – CETA, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Vietnam, Mercosur. Keeping the momentum in the 2019–2024 mandate is not a certainty.
Categories: European Union

Smart taxation in a fast-changing global economy

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:59
Smart taxation is the solution to drive growth, address current and future challenges of economic change and fulfill international goals, whilst at the same time taking into consideration national needs.
Categories: European Union

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