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French companies line up for piece of the ‘metaverse pie’

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.
Categories: European Union

EU advisory body backs Ukraine candidate status, flags Balkans

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.
Categories: European Union

Tweets of the Week: the boys go to Kyiv, Northern Ireland Protocol and Poland Recovery

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
Categories: European Union

Hungary blocks EU clearance of minimum corporate tax

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.
Categories: European Union

Rising gas cost could spell more coal use as spread narrows

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.
Categories: European Union

French left is still divided on Europe

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.
Categories: European Union

Why Germany should refuse the Russian gas purchase right now

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.
Categories: European Union

Shining light on the EU’s new development bank

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.
Categories: European Union

Hungarian license plates on the black market / ‘Putinism’ on the rise in the Balkans

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...
Categories: European Union

Paris moves to solve Sofia’s Macedonian veto, diplomats say

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.
Categories: European Union

WTO reaches initial deal as India’s defiance tempered

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.
Categories: European Union

Europe accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as Bonn climate talks close without a deal

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.
Categories: European Union

Paris moves to solve Sofia’s Macedonian veto, diplomats say

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...
Categories: European Union

How the energy crisis impacts a thriving European aluminium value chain [Promoted content]

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
Categories: European Union

Putin says government must support domestic car industry, wants new plan soon

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.
Categories: European Union

Serbia refuses to recognise Kosovo despite EU calls

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...
Categories: European Union

Kazakhstan key ‘Middle Corridor’ linking China to EU

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).
Categories: European Union

Eurozone ministers give nod to Croatia’s 2023 euro adoption

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...
Categories: European Union

Romania to buy fighter jets from Norway

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...
Categories: European Union

EU Parliament chiefs in Prague ahead of Council presidency

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...
Categories: European Union

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