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Hasty EU statements don’t reflect reality [Promoted content]

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 07:00
An unauthorized rally attempt in central part of Baku by some opposition groups was presented in a one-sided and distorted manner. Hasty EU statement on rally does not reflect reality as well.
Categories: European Union

Messianic Perry preaches nuclear to sceptical Europeans

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 17:27
Small nuclear reactors can help “vulnerable nations take control of their destinies,” the US energy secretary said in Brussels today (21 October), claiming that small off-grid nuclear plants can bring electricity to poor nations and “disperse the darkness” around the globe.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – Definitely maybe Brexit

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 16:44
It is perhaps fitting that a Brexit process that has made a celebrity out of House of Commons Speaker John Bercow should end with a final procedural fight to the death.
Categories: European Union

Medvedev confirms support for Serbia as it readies free trade deal with Eurasia

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 15:08
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reiterated Moscow's support for Serbia during a visit to Belgrade on Saturday (19 October) and announced the signing of a free trade agreement between Serbia and the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Categories: European Union

There is no crisis, we expect growth in 2020, says Germany’s Altmaier

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 13:58
In an interview with EURACTIV Croatia, German Federal Economy Minister Peter Altmaier spoke about the forthcoming EU presidencies of Croatia and Germany, the controversial zero growth ('Schwarze Null'), and the cooperation with the Western Balkan states.
Categories: European Union

Erdogan accuses the West of ‘standing by terrorists’ in Syria

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 13:45
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday (21 October) lashed out at Western states, accusing them of "standing by terrorists" in failing to support Turkey's operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Categories: European Union

A new trade policy with teeth and muscle

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 13:36
Europe is prepared to step up its response to unfair trade practices and push for a renewed WTO, aiming to display a more assertive stance towards its partners in the future.
Categories: European Union

The circular economy: Its potential, its challenges

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 13:18
Ensuring sustainable growth for the EU implies moving from a 'take-make-dispose' model towards a model where resources are used in an environmentally and economically sustainable way.
Categories: European Union

It is time to think differently on animal alternative approaches [Promoted content]

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:00
The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) is a unique partnership between industry and European Commission in the EU with an overall goal to increase confidence in the use of the so-called 3Rs – Replacement, Reduction, Refinement...
Categories: European Union

World’s second floating wind farm sets sail for Portugal

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 11:00
The first turbine from the WindFloat Atlantic project was successfully towed from Ferrol, Spain, towards its destination 20 km off the coast of Viana do Castelo in Portugal on Saturday (19 October), in what constitutes a world second for floating wind.
Categories: European Union

Chaos in Barcelona escalates as Madrid remains firm

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 08:55
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here.
Categories: European Union

Macron’s veto undermines Balkan stability, Greek MEP says

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 08:47
French President Emmanuel Macron's veto against the accession of North Macedonia to the EU will open the door to external influence in the Western Balkans region, according to Syriza's MEP Stelios Kouloglou.
Categories: European Union

European farmers descend on Strasbourg in protest against planned CAP reform

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 08:39
Hundreds of farmers are planning a demonstration in front of the European Parliament on Tuesday, calling for fewer direct payments to large industrial farms under the proposed revision of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). EURACTIV Germany reports.
Categories: European Union

UK’s Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite delay request

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 08:28
A defiant British government has doubled down, insisting it will leave the European Union in 11 days despite parliament's forcing a reluctant prime minister to request another delay.
Categories: European Union

Global climate laws threatened by rise in investor-state disputes

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 08:18
A global rise in investor lawsuits against nation-sates is putting climate protection laws under threat, activists warn. Now, the EU is pushing to set up its own investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Categories: European Union

EU calls for Afghanistan ceasefire as US defence secretary visits Kabul

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 07:59
EU officials called Sunday (21 October) for a ceasefire in Afghanistan, saying the breakdown in US-Taliban talks presented an opportunity to push for a truce, as the US defense secretary made an unexpected visit to Kabul.
Categories: European Union

Northern Ireland prepares for momentous abortion, same-sex marriage changes

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 07:50
Campaigners who fought for decades to end Northern Ireland's same sex-marriage ban and restrictions on abortion prepare on Monday for a momentous change to the laws on both at the stroke of midnight.
Categories: European Union

Our buildings are making our children sick [Promoted content]

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 07:00
The youngest generation is losing healthy life years due to the poor state of the homes and schools that they spend much of their youth in. Its imperative that legislators across Europe implement the EU’s new building directive before the deadline in March 2020.
Categories: European Union

20 Visions for Europe

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 07:00
We gather 20 unique visions on the next two decades of Europe from public officials, intellectuals, artists, diplomats, athletes, civic actors and business representatives.
Categories: European Union

UK MPs force Johnson to request Brexit extension in new defeat

Sat, 10/19/2019 - 18:17
UK lawmakers inflicted an embarrassing procedural defeat on Boris Johnson on Saturday (19  October) that will force the UK Prime Minister to request an extension from EU leaders.
Categories: European Union

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