Economy
EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of Mercosur vote
With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday.
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Signing Mercosur deal is now 'imperative', Commissioner Hoekstra says
In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal.
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Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality ahead of crunch summit
The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent.
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EU vows transparency in housing market, Commissioner Jørgensen says
In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday.
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EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union
The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy.
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Albuquerque: Capital Markets Union's deal achievable within a year
European financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque says it is ‘possible’ to reach an agreement on the pending legislation needed to achieve the Capital Markets Union. She says political will among co-legislators will be key to get it done as she pushes for ambitious timeline.
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European Ombudswoman weighs in on von der Leyen’s vanishing texts
The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents.
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EU auditors question 'unclear' impact of LIFE environmental funds
EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.