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Core inflation in Spain hits record not seen since 1986

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:11
Core inflation in Spain hit a new record in February, a level not seen in the last 37 years, despite all price containment measures implemented by Sanchez’s left-wing government. Inflation in the Iberian country rose by 6.1% in February compared...
Categories: European Union

Eleven EU countries launch alliance for nuclear power in Europe

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:09
Signatories committed on Tuesday (28 February) to “cooperate more closely” across the entire nuclear supply chain, and promote “common industrial projects” in new generation capacity as well as new technologies like small reactors.
Categories: European Union

FBI director says China lab leak likely caused COVID pandemic

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:08
FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Tuesday (28 February) the agency has assessed that a leak from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, likely caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Categories: European Union

Distrust towards the EU rising among Slovaks

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:02
Slovakia has the second highest percentage of people distrusting the EU after France, a new Eurobarometer shows. Only 37% of people in Slovakia trust the EU, and 53% do not. In France, 57% distrust the European Union. The EU average...
Categories: European Union

Czech minister: Debate on EU reform should gain momentum during Spanish presidency

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:01
Discussions on EU enlargement and institutional reform of the EU’s decision-making process will be intense when Spain takes over the EU Council presidency, according to Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek. According to the Czech minister, who chaired General...
Categories: European Union

How the AI Act could unintentionally impact access to healthcare [Promoted content]

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 07:00
MedTech Europe welcomes the efforts made by the European institutions towards giving citizens the confidence to embrace AI solutions. As the negotiations continue, further consideration is needed to ensure safe and innovative patient healthcare delivery.
Categories: European Union

Nordic social democrats want to strengthen cooperation on security

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:58
To plan a common defence policy across Nordic countries, security matters should be more deeply rooted in the everyday work of parliaments, including creating a Nordic security and defence body, social democratic leaders from Nordic countries said at a meeting...
Categories: European Union

Commission dashes Portuguese proposal of EU-wide Iberian mechanism

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:57
Creating an emergency clause similar to the Iberian mechanism as part of reforming the EU electricity market, as pushed for by Portugal is risky the European Commission said in response to a written position the government sent to the EU...
Categories: European Union

Socialists in Brussels welcome new PD leader amid ambiguous Ukraine stance

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:56
New Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein (PD), who vows to upset Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government but remains ambiguous about her position on Ukraine, is set to be welcomed by Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament with open arms....
Categories: European Union

Danish parliament advised against using TikTok

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:52
As controversies continue to swell around the Chinese social media platform TikTok, parliament advised its members and employees against using it in light of the uncertainties around the use of data, parliament warned in a press release published Tuesday. “The...
Categories: European Union

UK Border Force told to ‘deprioritise’ gun, drug checks to ease queues

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:48
Airport managers asked Border Force officers to “deprioritise” customs work – which includes searching for guns and drugs – in order to shorten passport queues so as to not frustrate travellers. According to The Guardian, there were leaked emails that...
Categories: European Union

Austria, Morocco agree to cooperate more on irregular migration

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:46
Austria and Morocco agreed to cooperate better in the fight against irregular migration, by focusing on smugglers and rapid repatriation, according to an agreement between Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouchs as part of Nehammer’s three-day...
Categories: European Union

Macron approves vaccination campaign against HPV in middle schools

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:45
The launch of a generalised vaccination campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) in middle schools from 5th grade will start in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday. The vaccination will be free and offered to both girls and boys. “This...
Categories: European Union

Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces try to dig in

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:38
Russian forces carried out sustained attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Tuesday (28 February) in their quest for a breakthrough in the year-long war, although one US official predicted few short-term territorial gains for Russia.
Categories: European Union

SLAPP cases of growing concern, says Croatian democracy watchdog

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:32
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) are a growing problem in Croatia, representatives of Zagreb-based democracy and human rights NGO GONG said during an event at the European Parliament on Tuesday. The event in Strasbourg was organised by PATFox, a...
Categories: European Union

Hungary on mission to debunk ‘fake news’ from Sweden

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:30
As the Hungarian parliament will discuss Sweden’s NATO membership this week, Budapest sent a delegation to Sweden to address “legitimate concerns” regarding Sweden spreading “fake news” about Hungary over the last few years. The Hungarian parliament, set to discuss Sweden’s...
Categories: European Union

Poland, Commission launch initiative to trace abducted Ukrainian children

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:30
Poland will launch a joint initiative with the European Commission to trace Ukrainian children who have been abducted by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine, ensuring those responsible are brought to justice. Under the leadership of European Commission President Ursula...
Categories: European Union

Berlin could obstruct migrant rescue boat work

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 06:29
Changes to Germany’s ship security rules foresee restricting the work of migrant rescue boats in the Mediterranean, many of which operate under the German flag, leaked plans from the Transport Ministry reveal. The draft regulation, seen and reported on by...
Categories: European Union

Windsor Framework unlikely to be applied for ‘several months’, warn UK officials

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 05:57
The agreement unveiled by EU and UK to govern trade between Britain and the island of Ireland is unlikely to come into force for several months, officials have warned. 
Categories: European Union

EU debt rules: Member states edge closer to agreement on reform

Tue, 02/28/2023 - 19:57
According to draft conclusions for an EU leaders' meeting at the end of March, seen by EURACTIV, member states seem to agree on more country-specific fiscal paths instead of relying on one-size-fits-all numerical targets.
Categories: European Union

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