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MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies

MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies.

Economy

Brussels proposes new EU fiscal rules to turn the page on austerity

The new rules will give EU countries greater flexibility to design their own fiscal plans, which will need to ensure a gradual decline of public debt.

Europe News

EU agrees stricter rules for greenhouse gas emission cuts

The new rules will apply to road and domestic maritime transport, buildings, agriculture, waste and small industries which are collectively responsible for about 60% of the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions.

Culture news

EU musicians are being exploited by US streamer contracts

Despite EU laws protecting author copyrights, many EU songwriters are facing exploitative US contracts from streaming giants.

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Europe News

COP27 must be about implementing climate promises - Michel

Charles Michel stressed that climate change is "the challenge of our generation" and that only international cooperation can solve it.

Europe News

COP27: Important to discuss climate reparations, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change.

Europe News

The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it?

The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running.

Europe News

Europe needs 'strong' response to massive US subsidies - Le Maire

The US Inflation Reduction Act includes hundreds of billions of dollars of investment including state aid for industries. The EU's trade commissioner has said it appears to discriminate against European businesses.

United Kingdom

UK demands post-Brexit access to EU science programmes

“The UK’s participation would be a win-win for the UK and the EU, but the UK cannot wait much longer,” said the UK's Europe minister Leo Docherty.

Brussels, My Love?

Watch our new Euronews talk show Brussels, my love?

The first episode of the show featured panellists Philippe Lamberts, a Belgian MEP who co-chairs the Greens group in the European Parliament; Maria Demertzis, deputy director at the Bruegel think tank; and Eric Maurice, from the Robert Schuman Foundation.

World News

Italy silent as ships with 1,000 rescued migrants seek help

Italy silent as ships with 1,000 rescued migrants seek help

Europe News

COP27: EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations

COP27 marks the first time that loss and damage is a formal part of the agenda.

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in Europe this week?

Russia did a double U-turn this week on the grain deal agreed with Ukraine.

Europe News

EU leaders head to COP27 as countries switch from gas to coal

The EU intends to urge other countries to "close the book on unabated coal" and put an end to "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidises.

World News

Germany calls for Balkans unity at summit in Berlin

In Berlin, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on the nations of the Western Balkans to resolve their conflicts in order to ensure regional stability

Work

Uber whistleblower Mark MacGann: 'We were weaponising drivers'

The former lobbyist, who blew the whistle on unethical practices at Uber, gave his insider account during an appearance at Web Summit.

Europe News

Europe faces 'crisis of democracy and capitalism', says Turkish author

Democracy is in crisis in Europe and fixing it won't be easy, renowned political author Ece Temelkuran told Euronews.

Tech News

EU’s Digital Markets Act comes into force: What you need to know

The new rules mean that so-called digital “gatekeepers” could be forced to open up their services and platforms to other companies.

Brazil

EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert

The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019.

Europe News

EU asks for similar access to US market as Canada and Mexico

For Dombrovskis, some of the subsidies included in Washington's Inflation Reduction Act appear to "discriminate" against EU businesses.

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