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European Commission unveils plans for ethics body to fight corruption

The EU institutions have been hit by a number of scandals in recent months, including alleged high-level corruption in the European Parliament.

Economy

Brussels approves €8 billion in subsidies for EU-made microchips

The European Union is hoping to boost domestic production of semiconductors and capture 20% of the global market by 2030.

Ukraine

Euroviews. In less than a year, Ukraine has made major strides on its EU path

Recent events suggest that Kyiv is serious about its EU aspirations and will continue to do what it takes, especially in the middle of a war, to become fully integrated into the EU, Mark Temnycky writes.

Europe News

Brussels launches action against Poland over 'Russian influence' law

Brussels worries the new law could be used to target opposition politicians in the run-up to Poland's general election later this year.

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EU has 'big chance' of migration breakthrough this week: Johansson

Home Affairs ministers will vote later this week on a draft law that introduces new rules on the relocation of asylum seekers.

Europe News

EU extends targeted bans on Ukrainian grain until mid-September

The bans apply to the transit of Ukrainian cereals through Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.

World

EU's green transition is 'a marathon', says Environment Commissioner

In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, we speak to Virginijus Sinkevičius about Europe's waning enthusiasm for greener policies.

Europe News

Twitter has chosen 'confrontation' with the European Commission

Billionaire Elon Musk took over the social media giant last year and has since rolled back various rules on content moderation.

Europe News

Duda offers changes to law on 'Russian influence' as criticism grows

The European Commission suspects the new Polish law could deprive individuals from their right to run for public office.

Earth News

EU has ‘no intention’ of banning private jet travel anytime soon

As the EU Transport Commission says it won’t be curbing private jet use, campaigners call on countries and airports to step up.

Belgium

Fire breaks out on Belgian-German border, affecting over 170 hectares

More than 130 firefighters were still battling the blaze on Tuesday morning. It is believed that human activity is to blame for the outbreak.

Europe News

The EU to double its firefighting capacity ahead of 'intense' summer

The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic says it is vital that the EU has more firefighting aircraft capacity in order to respond to another hot summer.

Europe News

Brussels and Google pitch voluntary AI pact to fill legislative gap

EU legislators are currently negotiating the Artificial Intelligence Act, but the legislation could take up to three years to be fully applicable.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Kyiv wants fighter jets, EU economy gets stronger

In a whirlwind tour of major European capitals, President Zelenskyy was trying to forge a “coalition of fighter jets” - something the West was so far unwilling to consider. Until now. This comes on the heels of Germany pledging an additional €2.7 billion of military aid.

Europe News

Next EU elections will be held between 6 and 9 June 2024

The elections to the European Parliament are considered the largest transnational vote in the world.

Tech News

EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK.

Europe News

Falling energy prices boost EU's growth outlook, Commission says

GDP in the EU is now forecast to reach 1.0% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, up from a previous forecast of 0.8% and 1.6%.

Europe News

12 countries raise 'serious concerns' about EU deal on Ukrainian grain

The temporary measures under the EU deal relate to the trade of four Ukrainian products: wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed.

Europe News

MEPs push to bring chatbots in line with EU's fundamental rights

MEPs want chatbots to include safeguards that will prevent them from generating content that is illegal under EU law.

Europe Decoded

EU sanctions on Russia face the next frontier

The EU is discussing plans to chase after those suspected of helping Russia evade international sanctions.