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Connecting Europe Days: Airline industry's ambitious net-zero goals

Looking to reach zero emissions in aviation by 2050, the European Commission has launched Connecting Europe Days to discuss transport and mobility, and their role in achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal.

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EU ombudsman calls Commission response over texts 'problematic'

The case investigates the EU's purchase of COVID-19 vaccine contracts.

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EU proposes ban on sale of flavoured heated tobacco products

According to EU figures, cancer is the second cause of death in the bloc, with 40% of its citizens predicted to face the illness at some point in life.

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Europe needs to keep carbon neutraility goals, despite countries returning to coal, says Sinkevičius

Europe's Green Deal still a priority, despite energy concerns from war in Ukraine, says Sinkevičius

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EU 'not seeking political victory' in Northern Ireland Brexit dispute

Brussels says a prosperous relationship with the UK and opportunities for Northern Ireland are its goals.

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EU strengthens its code of practice to tackle online disinformation

EU leaders have been concerned about disinformation flourishing online during the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian propaganda amid the war in Ukraine.

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Hungary ready for compromises with Brussels to unblock recovery funds

National minister Tibor Navracsics told Euronews that Budapest is ready to "speed up negotiations as much as possible."

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MEPs denounce fresh reports of migrant pushbacks in Greece

MEPs on the Civil Liberties Committee are calling on the Commission to ensure that the rule of law is respected at the bloc's external border.

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EU refuses to rule out suspending Brexit trade deal

Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews the latest bill from London is "illegal", "not a serious offer" and threatens the EU's single market.

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EU to purchase 110,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine

The first deliveries will begin at the end of June, EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has announced.

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Brussels to 'rapidly' release delayed EU funds for Palestinian schools

A months-long dispute around the content of textbooks effectively blocked the whole package of financial aid.

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Von der Leyen defends controversial approval of Polish recovery plan

MEPs urged the Commission to withhold payments until all judicial reforms are carried out.

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MEPs want confidence vote in VDL over COVID cash decision for Poland

Senior MEPs have criticised von der Leyen for approving Poland's recovery plan despite concerns over its rule of law provisions.

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Brussels' green light of Poland's recovery plan reveals loopholes

The agreement with Brussels doesn't include the automatic reversal of the decisions taken by the disciplinary chamber.

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Brussels approves €35B Polish recovery plan despite rule of law doubts

The plan was blocked for more than a year over controversial judicial reforms in Poland.

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Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear

The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency.

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EU leaders hash out deal over Russian oil ban at special summit

EU leaders will discuss food security and energy at a special summit on Monday.

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Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study

Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals?

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Rule of law situation in Hungary has detoriated, says EU

A hearing was held by the EU's European affairs ministers in the Belgian capital on the Article 7 procedure against Budapest.

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EU fiscal rules to remain suspended to cushion impact of Ukraine war

The announcement from Brussels come in the midst of record-breaking inflation and economic stagnation.