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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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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... -
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...
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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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Coronavirus: Team Europe continues to deliver with more than €26 billion disbursed in support to partner countries in one year
One year ago today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the Coronavirus pandemicRead More... -
World Health Day: Statement by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides
Since day one of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been clear that collaboration and solidarity offer the surest path out of this crisis and towards healthier and more equal societies. Yet tomorrow,Read More... -
Commission launches European Innovation Council
The European Commission launched today, at an online event, the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a budget of over €10 billion (in current prices) for 2021-2027 to develop and expandRead More... -
Horizon Europe's first strategic plan 2021-2024
Today, the European Commission adopted the first strategic plan for Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme worth €95.5 billion in current prices. The strategic plan isRead More... -
'Today marks a new start for the European Union and for all European citizens'- President EP Sassoli
Today, European Parliament President, David Sassoli, Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, and Commission President Ursula von der LeyenRead More... -
Prevent unfair competition by non-European climate polluters
The EPP Group wants to introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the EU’s external borders to limit the global carbon footprint not only of goods made in Europe, but alsoRead More... -
Statement by the European Commission ahead of International Women's Day 2021
Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission issued the following statement:Read More... -
Report clarifies role of Frontex
The internal investigation to be presented today to the European border agency Frontex management board finds no evidence that Frontex violated the fundamentalRead More... -
The European Union and Armenia Partnership Agreement enters into force
On 1 March 2021, the European Union-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will enter into force. It has now been ratified by the Republic of Armenia, all EURead More...
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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...
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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...
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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... -
Greens and Communists try to block rapid rollout of vaccination certificate
The EPP Group regrets that the majority of the Greens and Communists and many Socialists and Liberals voted against the swift implementation of the...29 March 2021Read More... -
EPP Group champions children’s rights
“Keeping children safe, protecting their rights, guaranteeing their basic needs are met and empowering them not only to succeed but to thrive in...22 March 2021Read More... -
European Commission approves French guarantee scheme mobilising up to €20 billion support from private investors
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French State guarantee scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus...04 March 2021Read More... -
EPP Group adopts new Rules of Procedure
The EPP Group has approved its new Rules of Procedure, updating the existing rules that have been in force since October 2013. The rules were adopted...03 March 2021Read More... -
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... -
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...
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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...
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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...
Economics
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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...
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Build new tunnels, railways, energy grids to boost economy
This evening, negotiators of the European Parliament and the EU Member States reached a deal on the so-called Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), ensuring...14 March 2021Read More... -
Living countryside is the heart of Europe
A living countryside provides our quality food, forms the green lungs of our continent and is home to every third European. To create the best living...11 March 2021Read More... -
EU Commission approves over €1 billion support for high-efficient cogeneration of electricity in Slovakia
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Slovak plans to support the production of electricity from high-efficient cogeneration...05 March 2021Read More... -
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... -
'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... -
'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...
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...