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EU summit in Brussels: Four key things to look out for

European leaders will hold a videoconference Thursday where the vaccine rollout and the transatlantic relationship will be just some of the issues discussed.

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Why do adults still not understand how recycling works?

The number of adults recycling their plastic waste is high but their understanding of what happens to it is lacking.

World News

North Korea slams EU sanctions as 'psychotic'

North Korea denounced recent EU sanctions as a "sinister political tool" triggered by the EU's "inveterate repugnancy coupled with a psychotic way of thinking."

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Biden invited to EU summit as Brussels bids to rebuild US links

The move comes as Chinese and Russian officials met in a show of unity against western sanctions.

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EU extends temporary fishing quotas with UK until July

EU agriculture and fisheries ministers agreed on Tuesday to extend the provisional fishing quotas agreed with the United Kingdom following Brexit

United Kingdom

UK vaccinates more people in one day than a dozen EU nations combined

On Saturday, the UK inoculated 844,285 people. That's more than 12 EU countries combined, including Germany, France, Italy and Poland.

Europe News

No deadline yet for phasing out polluting cars, says EU

The European Union wants to phase out petrol and diesel cars as soon as possible, in order to meet its 2050 carbon neutrality target, but it is currently unwilling to say when exactly this will happen.

World News

EU needs 'holistic approach' to tackle racial discrimination

A number of anti-racism protests took place over the weekend to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

United Kingdom

COVID-19 vaccines: UK says 'world is watching' EU on export ban threat

A British minister warned the EU against 'counter-productive' measures after the Commission president said a ban was possible if AstraZeneca did not meet supply commitments.

Europe News

EU to reset relations with Turkey by refinancing migration deal

European leaders will meet next week in Brussels to discuss the state of EU-Turkey relations following a fractious 2020.

Europe News

Recycling batteries key to EU's electric car drive, says minister

Brussels wants the EU to become one of the world's top lithium battery producers as part of its push to get more electric cars on Europe's roads.

Europe News

Brussels considers visa restrictions against non-EU countries

The European Commission may impose visa restrictions on third countries that refuse to take back their citizens who have tried to come into the EU unsuccessfully.

World

Will travel be possible this summer with the EU's Digital Green Certificate?

"No, I do not think that Europe is losing the battle of vaccines. I think there is a lot of noise around the European vaccination programme". - Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the EU Commission, tells all about the Digital Green Certificate, travel and the EU vaccination process.

My Europe Series

What are the real reasons behind France's slow vaccine rollout?

By March 14, France had vaccinated 10.85 people per 100 inhabitants, compared to 32.01 in the United States and 38.39 in the United Kingdom, according to Our World in Data.

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Green Pass should be ready between May 17 and June 1, says Schinas

Vice-President Schinas told Euronews that EU governments and the European Parliament will fast-track the approval in time for the summer season.

Travel News

Everything you need to know about the EU's proposed 'vaccine passport'

The EU has outlined plans for its new "Digital Green Certificate". Here's everything you need to know about it.

China

China warns EU against 'confrontational' human rights sanctions

Brussels is set to debate sanctions on four Chinese officials and one entity over human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslim minority.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: A year of the COVID pandemic and women's day

These have been the key talking points in Brussels this week.

United Kingdom

UK sees record fall in trade with EU after end of transition period

Figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics show exports to the EU fell £5.6 billion and imports fell £6.6 billion in the first month after the end of the Brexit transition period.

World News

Poland and Hungary file complaint over EU’s rule of law requirements

The two countries are challenging a mechanism that links EU funding with respect for the rule of law.

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