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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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Commission proposes a trusted and secure Digital Identity for all Europeans
The Commission today proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU. Citizens will be able to prove theirRead More... -
European Commission launches consultation and discussion on EU digital principles
Today, as a follow-up to its Digital Decade Communication of 9 March, the Commission is launching a public...Read More... -
Updating the 2020 Industrial Strategy: towards a stronger Single Market for Europe's recovery
Today, the Commission updates the EU Industrial Strategy to ensure that its industrial ambition takes full account of the new circumstances following the COVID-19 crisis and helps to drive theRead More... -
Digital Europe Programme: let’s democratise digitalisation
“Europe’s micro, small and medium-sized businesses must have the possibility to use supercomputers to do data analytics and exploit the full potential of Artificial Intelligence. This is howRead More... -
EU allocates an additional €9 million to support the most vulnerable in Myanmar following the coup d'état
Today the EU has stepped up its response to assist those in need in Myanmar in the context of the recent military coup, with the allocation of an additional €9 million in emergencyRead More... -
Let's strike a deal on digital tax with the US now
"We have to get the United States on board and strike an international tax deal with them as soon as possible. It is important, however, that the US Administration accepts that a commonRead More... -
EU vaccination certificate for safe travel
The EPP Group welcomes the proposal by the European Commission, the so-called 'Digital Green Certificate', to prepare for safer and easier freedom of movement in Europe. "We all want ourRead More...
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New European Union energy labels applicable from 1 March 2021
To help EU consumers cut their energy bills and carbon footprint, a brand new version of the widely-recognised EU energy label will be applicable in all shops and online retailers from Monday,Read More... -
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...
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Tourism MEPs advocate common criteria for safe and clean travel
EU criteria for safe and clean tourism, including a common vaccination certificate, should be a part of a new EU strategy on sustainable tourism, said MEPs.01 March 2021Read More... -
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...
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EU clears way for the EU Digital COVID Certificate
Today, the Presidents of the three EU institutions, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission attended the official signing ceremonyRead More... -
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel ahead of the G7 Summit
Indeed, we are very much looking forward to have this G7 Summit again, finally, to have the G7 countries, like-minded countries, that share the same values, that share the same interest andRead More... -
Stop giving money to Babiš, says Parliament's majority
Czech authorities continue breaching EU and Czech conflict of interest laws by covering up the conflict of interest of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The European Parliament wants to use the newRead More... -
New EU copyright rules that will benefit creators, businesses and consumers start to apply
This Monday 7 June marks the deadline for Member States to transpose the new EU copyright rules into national law. The new Copyright Directive protects creativity in the digital age, bringingRead More... -
Coronavirus: Commission proposes update to coordinated travel measures ahead of the summer
Today, the European Commission has proposed an update to the Council Recommendation on the coordination of free movement restrictions in the EU, which were put in place in response toRead More...
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New rules needed to protect free movement in Europe
To protect the highly-valued freedom of movement in the EU, the rules governing the Schengen area must be revised very soon. This is the EPP Group's message ahead of the upcoming newRead More... -
European Public Prosecutor's Office will start operating on 1 June
Today, the Commission officially confirmed that the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) will start operating on 1 June.Read More... -
Team Europe mobilises to support African economies
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today announced a Team Europe initiative in support of Africa's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as she joined global leaders atRead More... -
Conference on the Future of Europe: make your voice heard
Conference on the Future of Europe: make your voice heardRead More...
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Tell Putin we will double our help for Russian and Belarusian opposition
“Five EU Member States share a border with two aggressive dictatorships - Belarus and Russia. President Biden, we expect that during your meeting with...16 June 2021Read More...
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G7 world leaders have to seize the moment to tax international companies fairly
"When the leaders of the G7 countries meet this weekend, they should endorse the proposal for an international company tax deal, which was hammered out...14 June 2021Read More...
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Ways to Develop Ukraine's Tax System in the 2020s: Challenges and Prospects
Economists and experts analysing developments in Eastern European countries often refer to the current tax reform in Ukraine.14 June 2021Read More... -
Rule of law developments in some Member States remain alarming
“The EPP Group has long called for an EU-wide mechanism that would monitor the state of the rule of law in the Member States in a balanced and non-discriminatory...03 June 2021Read More... -
National governments obstructing joint EU action act as agents of the dictator
In the light of the outrageous hijacking of a Ryanair flight in Belarus, the EPP Group urges the governments of EU Member States to act in unity and...24 May 2021Read More... -
Migration management: New EU Strategy on voluntary return and reintegration
Today, the Commission is adopting the first EU Strategy on voluntary return and reintegration. The Strategy promotes voluntary return and reintegration...28 April 2021Read More... -
Trigger EU budget conditionality for Prime Minister Babiš
The EPP Group in the European Parliament has called to trigger the new EU budget protection conditionality for the first time for the Czech Government....26 April 2021Read More... -
There is no place in the EU for aggressors
There can be no talk of a rapprochement in EU-Turkey relations as long as President Erdogan continues to provoke the EU and its Member States and veers...23 April 2021Read More... -
European Commission proposes new rules and actions for excellence and trust in Artificial Intelligence
The Commission proposes today new rules and actions aiming to turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). The combination...21 April 2021Read More... -
New 5-year strategy for boosting cooperation across the EU and for better use of digital tools for investigations
Today, the Commission is presenting a new EU Strategy to tackle Organised Crime, focusing on boosting law enforcement and judicial cooperation, tackling organised...15 April 2021Read More... -
Humanitarian aid: EU allocates €54.5 million to Africa's Great Lakes region
The EU has announced today new funding of €54.5 million in humanitarian aid. This life-saving assistance will be devoted to the most vulnerable people...13 April 2021Read More... -
Conference on the Future of Europe: launch of the citizens' platform on 19 April
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe continued preparations to get the Conference started.09 April 2021Read More... -
Plenary debate on stopping Roma discrimination
The EPP Group requests a debate and a parliamentary resolution at the next plenary session of the European Parliament about the inclusion of Roma...08 April 2021Read More... -
European Commission refers Poland to the European Court of Justice to protect independence of Polish judges and asks for interim measures
Today, the European Commission decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the law on the judiciary of 20 December...02 April 2021Read More... -
European Commission proposes €4.5 million to support over 5,000 dismissed tourism workers or self-employed in Estonia
Today the European Commission proposes to support over 5,000 tourism workers and self-employed in Estonia who lost their jobs or whose activities have...01 April 2021Read More...
Economics
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Commission approves €800 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €800 million Italian scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak, active in Italy under...09 June 2021Read More... -
EU budget 2022: Speeding up Europe's recovery and progressing towards a green, digital and resilient future
The Commission has today proposed an annual EU budget of €167.8 billion for 2022, to be complemented by an estimated €143.5 billion in grants under...08 June 2021Read More... -
Extradition of Ecoprombank’s owner Pyotr Kondrashev likely following recent extradition of top manager
This May, Cypriotic authorities handed over to the Russian Prosecutor General's Office Andrei Tuev, former top-manager of Ecoprombank, who is wanted...08 June 2021Read More... -
First step to international tax deal must be taken this weekend
“Public finances are under severe stress and we cannot afford to lose billions of Euros per year to aggressive tax planning and tax avoidance. It is...06 June 2021Read More...
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Czechia submits official recovery and resilience plan
The Commission has today received an official recovery and resilience plan from Czechia. This plan sets out the reforms and public investment projects...02 June 2021Read More...
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EU increases humanitarian assistance for Palestine to over €34 million
Today, the EU has increased its humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in Palestine by €8 million, taking the total to €34.4 million...25 May 2021Read More... -
President Ursula von der Leyen welcomes the first official submission of a recovery and resilience plan by Portugal
President Ursula von der Leyen said: “Across Europe, we can see vaccination campaigns accelerating. In parallel, it is now all the more important...22 April 2021Read More... -
European Commission proposes to exempt vital goods and services distributed by the EU from VAT in times of crisis
The European Commission has today proposed to exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) goods and services made available by the European Commission, EU...12 April 2021Read More...
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European Commission approves up to €4 billion French measure to recapitalise Air France
The European Commission has approved French plans to grant up to €4 billion for the recapitalisation of Air France through its Holding company. The...06 April 2021Read More... -
Statement by Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager on announcement by Air Canada and Transat to withdraw from proposed merger
The European Commission takes note of Air Canada and Transat's announcement that they have decided to terminate the proposed merger agreement according...05 April 2021Read More... -
Commission proposes €4.5 million to support over 5,000 dismissed tourism workers or self-employed in Estonia
Today the European Commission proposes to support over 5,000 tourism workers and self-employed in Estonia who lost their jobs or whose activities have...31 March 2021Read More... -
Commission disburses further €13 billion under SURE to six Member States
The European Commission has disbursed €13 billion to six EU Member States in the sixth instalment of financial support under the SURE instrument....30 March 2021Read More...
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2022 EU Budget priorities: jobs, digital and health
"The next annual EU budget is crucial for the recovery of the economic and social damage caused by the pandemic. How we invest every single Euro matters,...25 March 2021Read More... -
European Commission disburses further €9 billion under SURE to seven Member States
The European Commission has disbursed today €9 billion to seven EU Member States in the fifth instalment of financial support to Member States under...17 March 2021Read More...
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COVID spending must not endanger stability of Euro
“We have seen EU government debt levels ballooning over the past couple of months. It is time for the European Commission and EU Finance Ministers...16 March 2021Read More...
Business
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SME Envoy: a half-baked nomination
The European Commission’s nomination of the SME Envoy shows why many enterprises across the continent regularly complain about the EU, that it is...30 May 2021Read More... -
Embarrassing loss for Commission in Amazon case
"Today’s decision by the European Court of Justice is an embarrassment for the Commission and a major blow to Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager....14 May 2021Read More... -
Brussels Airlines reports loss of 70 million euro in first quarter
As a result of the Corona crisis, Brussels Airlines reports an adjusted EBIT of EUR -70 million for the first quarter, only a 9% decrease compared to...02 May 2021Read More... -
'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...