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Fri, 06/17/2022 - 09:16
The metaverse, expected to shake the virtual world as we know it, has also seduced French companies which are determined to have a spot in the new technology's development but have decided to proceed cautiously.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 09:12
Unconditional candidate status must be given to Ukraine without jeopardising the ongoing accession process of Western Balkans countries, a European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) resolution approved on Thursday (16 June) stated.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 08:45
Macron, Scholz and Draghi in last minute Ukraine dash, UK plans to chuck NI protocol in the trash, and Von der Leyen agrees to inject Poland with cash
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 08:40
Hungary has emerged as a late opponent to a global agreement on a minimum corporate tax rate, likely forcing European Union finance ministers to delay a vote planned for Friday (17 June) on transposing it into EU law, two EU diplomats said on Thursday.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 08:22
Over the past several months the spread of so-called "clean-dark" and "clean-spark" prices have narrowed but still heavily favour coal usage for power plants, and the recent jump in gas prices threaten to once again widen the spread.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:56
The French left, now the strongest opposition facing Macron's presidential majority in this year's legislative elections remains divided regarding issues related to the European Union.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:49
A full embargo on imports of Russian energy would be the EU’s most significant step towards halting Russian aggression to date, write Dmytro Kryvosheiev and Margaryta Khvostova.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:36
The development arm of the European Investment Bank is expected to be instrumental to the success of the EU's Global Gateway project. So why then is there so little information about EIB Global's structure and mandate, ask Farwa Sial and Adrian Chikowor.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:30
This week we are talking about a new entry into the black market: Hungarian license plates. EURACTIV’s Network Editor Vlad Makszimov is here to help us understand why they are in high demand, the current gas prices in Hungary, and...
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:30
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Eurozone ministers giving a nod to Croatia’s 2023 euro adoption, a German agency considering saving gas by cooling homes, and so much more.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:19
Major members of the World Trade Organization reached an initial deal on 16 June, winning over India which said it was confident more global accords could be achieved as negotiations on fishing, vaccines and food security entered their final hours.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:15
Developing countries voiced "disappointment" as climate talks in Germany ended Thursday (16 June) with frustrations flaring over a lack of momentum on helping vulnerable nations cope with the impacts of warming.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:12
Paris is ready to include Bulgarian demands in North Macedonia’s EU negotiations roadmap to lift Sofia’s veto on starting the talks, diplomats told local media on Thursday, but it is yet unclear whether the move will suffice to assuage doubt...
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 07:00
The energy crisis will continue to hit particularly our value chain if concrete actions are not taken. Watch our video to learn the necessary measures to continue supplying Europe’s green energy transition with low-carbon, responsibly produced, and circular aluminium
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:53
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his government on Thursday (16 June) to quickly come up with new measures to support the domestic car industry, which has seen sales crater since the invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:53
Serbia has no desire to recognise Kosovo, President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed to Serbian media this week following repeated calls from the EU for mutual recognition. Vucic’s comments were in response to a report approved by the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs...
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:51
Kazakhstan has a vital role to play in the Middle Corridor, or Trans-Caspian International Transport Route EU officials said at a public event in Brussels on Wednesday (15 June).
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:51
Eurozone finance ministers in the Eurogroup gave the green light for Croatia’s euro accession on Thursday, saying they agreed with the European Commission and the European Central Bank’s positive assessment of Zagreb’s fulfilment of convergence criteria. “This is a crucial...
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:48
The Romanian government adopted a draft law on buying 32 used F-16 fighter jets from Norway. The deal also includes logistical support and additional package of equipment and services provided by the US government. The planes will be upgraded at...
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 06:46
Prague and the European Parliament are partners in these difficult times caused by the war, leading EU lawmakers and Czech leaders agreed during a meeting in the country’s capital ahead of Czechia’s six-month stint at the helm of the EU...
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