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Commission approves €202 million scheme to support tourism and sport in Croatia
Commission approves €202 million scheme to support tourism and sport in Croatia
The European Commission has approved an approximately €202 million (HRK 1.525 billion) Croatian State aid scheme to support companies of all sizes active in the sports and tourism sectors
Read More... Sifan Hassan sets new women's one-hour world record
Sifan Hassan sets new women's one-hour world record
Ethiopian-born Dutch runner Sifan Hassan smashed the world record for the rarely-run women's one-hour event at the Brussels Diamond league meet on Friday.
Read More... Farah eyes one-hour record in return to track
Farah eyes one-hour record in return to track
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will make his return to the track at Friday's Diamond League meeting in Brussels, three years after having opted for road running.
Read More... Evenepoel back in Belgium after Tour of Lombardy ravine plunge
Evenepoel back in Belgium after Tour of Lombardy ravine plunge
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel was flown home from Italy on Monday to continue his recovery from a fractured pelvis suffered in his spectacular season-ending Tour of Lombardy crash.
Read More... Fernandes targets Europa League glory for Man Utd
Fernandes targets Europa League glory for Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes is targeting Europa League glory after helping lead Manchester United back to the Champions League.
Read More... Clijsters determined to press on with comeback
Clijsters determined to press on with comeback
Kim Clijsters is looking forward to returning to the US Open even though the coronavirus pandemic means that since her second comeback from retirement she has spent more time with her
Read More... Belgium coach Martinez extends contract until 2022
Belgium coach Martinez extends contract until 2022
Roberto Martinez has extended his contract as Belgium coach until 2022 to take him up to the World Cup in Qatar, the Belgian football federation announced Wednesday.
Read More... Belgium coach Martinez extends deal until 2022 World Cup - report
Belgium coach Martinez extends deal until 2022 World Cup - report
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is close to extending his contract to lead the country until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, local media reported on Sunday.
Read More... Van Avermaet wins 'funny' virtual Tour of Flanders from his attic
Van Avermaet wins 'funny' virtual Tour of Flanders from his attic
Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet said on Sunday winning the virtual edition of the Tour of Flanders, held instead of the real race due to the coronavirus
Read More... Belgian federation in UEFA talks over end to its season
Belgian federation in UEFA talks over end to its season
The Belgian Football Association (URBSFA) announced on Saturday that it is working with UEFA toward a "constructive" solution regarding the premature end to the
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European Commission opens in-depth investigation into support measures in favour of CE Oltenia
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Romanian support measures in favour of Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (‘CE Oltenia') would be in line withRead More... -
EU support for technology and innovation during pandemic
“The pandemic is teaching us many lessons in these difficult and uncertain times. One thing is certain: technology is helping us a great deal in overcoming seeminglyRead More... -
European Commission approves €325 million for provide schools in Italy with very high internet speeds
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €325 million of public support to connect 12,000 schools in Italy to very high-speed internet. The schools that will benefitRead More... -
European Commission launched the design phase of the New European Bauhaus initiative
Today, the Commission launched the design phase of the New European Bauhaus initiative, announced by President von der Leyen in her 2020 State of the Union address....Read More... -
MEPs approves creation of a new EU Cybersecurity Competence Centre
With cyberattacks consistently increasing in number, complexity and sophistication, the EU is leaving nothing to chance.Read More... -
'Today's step toward reaching an agreement with Valneva further complements the EU's vaccines portfolio'-Ursula von der Leyen
Today, the European Commission concluded exploratory talks with the pharmaceutical company Valneva with a view to purchasing its potential vaccine against COVID-19. The envisagedRead More... -
EU Commission support for regions to work together in innovative projects
The Commission has announced the winners of a new EU-funded initiative for interregional partnerships in four areas: coronavirus-related innovative solutions, circular economy in health,Read More... -
New EU telecom rules modernises the European regulatory framework for electronic communications
Today marks the deadline for Member States to transpose the new EU telecom rules into national law. The European...Read More... -
The European Commission presented its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy'
The European Commission presented its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy' together with an Action...Read More... -
European Parliament and the Council of Ministers agreed on new rules for 2021-2027 for Horizon Europe
“Victory for research! Victory for Horizon Europe! Finally, we have achieved an ambitious and balanced budget which strongly supports fundamental research as well as thematic research”, saidRead More...
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30 years of support to European films
The MEDIA strand of the EU programme Creative Europe, designed to support European film and audiovisual industries, is celebrating its 30thanniversary in 2021. To mark this, the European16 January 2021Read More... -
Postcard provides clue to exact spot of Van Gogh’s last painting, says researcher
A researcher claimed Tuesday to have discovered the exact spot where Vincent Van Gogh painted his last canvas before his mysterious death from a gunshot wound.29 July 2020Read More... -
Coronavirus forces Belgium's Tomorrowland dance festival online
Belgium's Tomorrowland festival, one of the world's biggest electronic music events, will be held online this year because of coronavirus restrictions, organisers said on Thursday (June 4).05 June 2020Read More... -
Europe seeks to save the summer holidays
The EU on Wednesday set out plans for a phased restart of travel this summer, hoping to save millions of tourism jobs threatened by the coronavirus pandemic across Europe, the world's top18 May 2020Read More... -
Lockdown movie strikes eerie note at German virtual film festival
Emptied streets below Frankfurt's towering skyscrapers, people desperate for human contact after endless video calls and lockdown enforcement mark one of the07 May 2020Read More... -
Prince Harry and Meghan now based in California: report
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have permanently relocated to California amid the coronavirus pandemic, media reports said Friday.27 March 2020Read More... -
EU urges online media to ditch HD during virus
The European Union on Wednesday urged online media platforms to stream movies and entertainment in standard rather than high definition to relieve pressure on the internet during the19 March 2020Read More...
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European Commission proposes new Roaming Regulation
To ensure that citizens can continue to enjoy roaming without additional charges when travelling in the EU, the Commission proposed today a new Roaming Regulation. At a time whenRead More... -
A renewed multilateralism fit for the 21st century
Today, the Commission and the High Representative put forward a new strategy to strengthen the EU's contribution to rules-based multilateralism. The Joint Communication lays out the EU'sRead More... -
European Union to host Conference on Syria on 29-30 March 2021
The European Union will host the fifth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region” on 29-30 March 2021. In view of Covid-19 restrictions, the Conference will takeRead More... -
Scrutiny group in European Parliament will monitor allegations against Frontex
Renew group in EU Parliament welcomes the decision of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to investigate the allegations of human rights violations and illegal pushbacksRead More... -
European Commission launches Green Consumption Pledge
Today, the European Commission is launching its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda. The Green Consumption Pledge is part of theRead More... -
Statement by Ylva Johansson on migrant winter shelter crisis in Lipa
The situation facing more than 900 migrants in Lipa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is dire. They are without adequate shelter in severe winter conditions. This morning I spoke with Zoran Tegeltija,Read More... -
EU merger control proves unable to protect consumers in the digital economy
BEUC, representing the interests of consumers in 32 European countries, deeply regrets that the European Commission’s decision to approve Google’s takeover ofRead More... -
Signature of the EU-UK agreement, 30 December 2020
On behalf of the European Union, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission signed this morning the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement.Read More... -
New agreements between Switzerland and the United Kingdom take effect
The Switzerland-EU bilateral agreements will cease to apply to the United Kingdom at the end of the Brexit transition period. These agreements will be succeeded by a series of follow-upRead More...
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A new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
The European Commission adopted today a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, setting out the pathway to prepare for the unavoidable impacts...25 February 2021Read More...
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Sanction Russian oligarchs, not just regime officials
“The EU should change its policy towards Russia, stop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project and immediately agree on sanctions for the repression of...22 February 2021Read More... -
Von der Leyen discusses a Transatlantic agenda at Munich Security Conference
Speaking at 2021 Special edition of the Munich Security Conference on 19 February, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen focused on...20 February 2021Read More... -
EU must ‘get in the driving seat’ on new variants to avoid a ‘perpetual pandemic’
Renew Europe has today called on the European Commission and EU Member States to act urgently to put in place a package of coordinated measures to...17 February 2021Read More... -
'We stand with Polish journalists representing free media'-Jeroen Lenaers
The EPP Group has requested an urgent debate for the next plenary session on the Polish Government’s attempt to silence free media.10 February 2021Read More... -
'With an overall amount of €672.5 billion, the RRF is significant proof of European solidarity'- José Manuel Fernandes
The approval of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) today in the plenary of the European Parliament is the last step of the legislative procedure...09 February 2021Read More... -
Vaccinate 70 percent of population EU by next summer
“We support any plan that offers access to a vaccine for the whole EU population as early as possible. The distribution of vaccines must be equitable...04 February 2021Read More... -
'It is time that we seriously reassess our strategy towards Russia'- Sandra Kalniete MEP and Michael Gahler MEP
“We are sure that Josep Borrell on his trip to Moscow will convey the very clear message to unconditionally release Alexei Navalny and all his unlawfully...03 February 2021Read More... -
'Today is a good day for Europe. We agreed to support workers, youth, children and students with almost €90 billion'-David Casa
On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the EU Social Fund+ that contributes to social inclusion, job opportunities...29 January 2021Read More... -
'New EU-Africa Strategy has been created not for Africa but with Africa'-Janina Ochojska
“Unlike previous strategies, the new EU-Africa Strategy has been created not for Africa but with Africa, which is a true manifestation of close cooperation....28 January 2021Read More... -
'The detention of Mr Navalny is a sign of the Kremlin’s weakness, not of the rule of law'-Sandra Kalniete
The EPP Group backs the plan of negotiating the release of Alexei Navalny at a meeting between the EU's High Representative Josep Borrell and Russian...27 January 2021Read More... -
European Parliament demands significantly tighter EU sanctions against Russian Federation
Following the recent imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, MEPs call on EU countries to significantly strengthen sanctions against Russia.21 January 2021Read More... -
Manfred Weber: increased controls, not closed borders
Today’s extraordinary summit on the management of the pandemic is crucial to agree a common strategy against the new virus mutations. “The data...21 January 2021Read More... -
'We need the solidarity and direct support of the European Union for the Canary Islands'- Gabriel Mato
"The Canary Islands have been suffering from great migratory pressure for months and the Spanish Government has abandoned the region", Gabriel Mato...20 January 2021Read More... -
The EPP Group strongly condemns the arrest of Alexei Navalny
The EPP Group strongly condemns the arrest of Alexei Navalny upon his return to Moscow yesterday evening. The EPP Group was the first to request an...18 January 2021Read More...
Economics
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EU Commission initiates an investigation to decide whether to prolong the steel safeguard measure
Today, the Commission has initiated an investigation to assess whether the safeguard measure currently in place on imports of certain steel products...26 February 2021Read More...
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'Enterprises need financial assistance if they want to transition to digital'-Eva Maydell
“Enterprises need financial assistance if they want to transition to digital. There is no question about it”, declared Eva Maydell MEP, the EPP...23 February 2021Read More...
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'The challenges we face require a new strategy for EU trade policy'-Valdis Dombrovskis
The European Commission has today set out its trade strategy for the coming years. Reflecting the concept of open strategic autonomy, it builds on...18 February 2021Read More... -
Strong EU trade enforcement rules enter into force
Robust new trade enforcement rules have entered into force that will further strengthen the EU's toolbox in defending its interests. With the update...16 February 2021Read More... -
'So hard to appoint the much-needed SME Envoy'-Henna Virkkunen
“With the total and utter devastation left by COVID-19 on SMEs across the European continent, it is hard to comprehend why the European Commission...15 February 2021Read More... -
'Goods imported to the EU have to bear the same cost of carbon emissions as the ones produced in Europe'-Adam Jarubas
The EPP Group wants to introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism at the EU's external border. The aim is to protect European companies from unfair...06 February 2021Read More... -
'EU taxpayers’ money must be protected at all costs'-Ivan Štefanec
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) investigation into fraud in EU agricultural payments in Slovakia confirms the need for a direct EU oversight...25 January 2021Read More... -
European Commission approves €1.9 billion scheme to support companies in Poland
The European Commission has approved a €1.9 billion (PLN 8.6 billion) Polish scheme to support companies operating in certain sectors affected by...25 January 2021Read More... -
Commission approves €12 billion German umbrella scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has found a €12 billion German umbrella scheme (final part of the Novemberhilfe package) to compensate companies for damages...22 January 2021Read More...
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EU Commission announces first equity investments of €178 million in breakthrough innovations
The Commission has announced today the first round of direct equity investment through the new European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. 42 highly innovative...06 January 2021Read More... -
European Parliament approves EU budget 2021-2027
Parliament gave its consent on Wednesday to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) so that EU support can get to citizens as from the start of...16 December 2020Read More... -
'The budget for 2021 will strongly support the modernisation of Europe' - Karlo Ressler
Today, the European Parliament and the Member States reached a common understanding for next year’s €164.3 billion budget of the Union, to be voted...05 December 2020Read More...
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EPP Group MEPs discussed the future of employment in the context of a European economy
“It is our job to protect jobs but it is also our duty to create new ones. We cannot lose sight of this. We need to be creative and innovative at how...04 December 2020Read More... -
Finance Minister of Germany shares responsibility for payment company Wirecard
The collapsed German payment company Wirecard was able to fraudulently inflate sales and profits due to a failure by the German authorities. The responsibility...03 December 2020Read More... -
The European Commission has disbursed €8.5 billion in the third instalment of financial support to five Member States
The European Commission has disbursed €8.5 billion in the third instalment of financial support to five Member States under the SURE instrument....01 December 2020Read More...
Business
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'The suspension of the fiscal rules must not become a permanent feature of EU fiscal policy-making'-Markus Ferber
“We have to be very careful that the current frenzy of Corona spending does not lead us directly into the next debt crisis. Therefore, the European...20 November 2020Read More... -
Galimzhan Yessenov named in Baker Street Investigation
Galimzhan Yessenov, one of Centra Asia’s rising business stars, has been named as a possible frontman for assets secretly held by the daughter of...20 November 2020Read More... -
The EPP Group welcomes initiative to launch an internet portal to help businesses trade outside EU
The EPP Group yesterday welcomes Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis' initiative to launch an internet portal to help businesses trade outside...14 October 2020Read More... -
Eurozone business growth turns positive: IHS Markit
Business activity in the 19-nation eurozone is increasing for the first time since February, before the coronavirus lockdown, according to a survey of...24 July 2020Read More... -
Belgian drinkers' faith rewarded as monks get beer out
Belgium is only cautiously beginning to emerge from its coronavirus lockdown and its bars and restaurants won't open until next month at least.15 May 2020Read More... -
First LNG truck loading operation performed by PGNiG in Lithuania
Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo has sold the first two LNG cargoes from the reloading station in Klaipėda. Since April 1st 2020, the Company...13 April 2020Read More...