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WTO Boeing dispute: EU issues preliminary list of U.S. products considered for countermeasures
The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on a preliminary list of products from the United States on which the European Union may take countermeasures in the context of the ongoing Boeing dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The public consultation will last until 31 May 2019.
EU Visa Policy: Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of stronger and more secure EU visa rules
Today, the European Parliament adopted the Commission's proposal to reform the rules on Schengen visas, making it easier for bona fide travellers to obtain a visa to come to Europe for short stays, whilst strengthening security standards and reducing irregular migration risks.
Mergers: Commission approves Liberty House Group purchase of ArcelorMittal's divestment businesses
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Liberty House Group as a suitable purchaser of several ArcelorMittal steel plants, sold under commitments made by ArcelorMittal in order to buy Ilva. The Commission has also approved the transaction itself under EU merger rules.
EU gives 'high-level' protection to whistleblowers
Whistleblowers across the European Union have won greater protection under landmark legislation aimed at encouraging reports of wrongdoing.
The new law, approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday, shields whistleblowers from retaliation.
It also creates "safe channels" to allow them to report breaches of EU law.
It is the first time whistleblowers have been given EU-wide protection.
Macron vowed to change the EU – but his chance may have gone
Last week’s European Union summit on Brexit may have looked like a unique case of Emmanuel Macron finding himself extremely isolated in Europe. Rather, it was the latest proof that the French president’s European strategy needs a profound rethink. Two years ago Macron took France and Europe by storm. For the first time, he had been elected on a staunchly pro-EU platform. This opened the door to potentially momentous changes in the EU.
EU law fixes minimum rights for 'gig economy' workers
The European Parliament has approved new EU rules to protect workers in the so-called "gig economy".
The law sets minimum rights and demands increased transparency for those in "on-demand" jobs, such as at Uber or Deliveroo.
It proposes more predictable hours and compensation for cancelled work, and an end to "abusive practices" around casual contracts.
EU backs start of trade talks with United States
The EU agreed Monday to adopt negotiating directives to start trade talks with the United States, authorising negotiations on elimination of tariffs for industrial goods and on conformity assessment. The EU said it was committed to the agenda agreed by US president Donald Trump and Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on 25 July 2018.
EU copyright rules 'for digital age' clear final hurdle
The EU gave the green light Monday to rules adapting copyright law to a 'digital single market', protecting authors and artists, with new possibilities for accessing and sharing copyright-protected content online.
EU countries back copyright reform targeting Google, Facebook
The European Union’s bid to overhaul its two-decade old copyright rules cleared its final hurdle on Monday as EU governments backed the move forcing Google to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook to filter out protected content.
Nineteen countries, including France and Germany, endorsed the revamp while Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden were against. Belgium, Estonia and Slovenia abstained.
EU countries back copyright reform targeting Google, Facebook
The European Union’s bid to overhaul its two-decade old copyright rules cleared its final hurdle on Monday as EU governments backed the move forcing Google to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook to filter out protected content. Nineteen countries, including France and Germany, endorsed the revamp while Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden were against. Belgium, Estonia and Slovenia abstained.
EU auditors review innovation support for SMEs
The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of EU's innovation support scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups, it announced Thursday.
In particular, the auditors will assess the relevance and effectiveness of the 'SME instrument', launched in 2014. They will also examine whether the European Commission has addressed the challenges facing SMEs with a high potential for innovation.
EU, China to cooperate on WTO reform after 'honest' talks
(BRUSSELS) - The European and China agreed at a summit Tuesday to deepen the EU-China strategic partnership, cooperate on WTO reform and intensify talks to strengthen international rules on industrial subsidies.
EU maps out road to climate neutrality by 2050
(BRUSSELS) - The EU Commission reported progress on the Energy Union Tuesday, particularly its action plan on batteries, and setting out a path to more efficient and democratic decision making in EU energy and climate policy.
Brexit: EU summit agrees delay until 31 October
(BRUSSELS) - EU leaders agreed late Wednesday evening at their special summit to give the United Kingdom an extension of Article 50 until the end of October 2019. Their decision was taken in agreement with the UK.
EU auditors review innovation support for SMEs
(LUXEMBOURG) - The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of EU's innovation support scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups, it announced Thursday.
In particular, the auditors will assess the relevance and effectiveness of the 'SME instrument', launched in 2014. They will also examine whether the European Commission has addressed the challenges facing SMEs with a high potential for innovation.
Half dangerous goods coming to EU made in China
(BRUSSELS) - More than half of all dangerous products detected by the EU's 'Safety Gate for dangerous products' came from China, according to the European Commission's 2018 report released Friday.
EU maps out road to climate neutrality by 2050
(BRUSSELS) - The EU Commission reported progress on the Energy Union Tuesday, particularly its action plan on batteries, and setting out a path to more efficient and democratic decision making in EU energy and climate policy.
Brexit delayed until October 31 after EU leaders reject Theresa May's demand for short extension
Brexit faces a months-long delay of up to October 31.EU-China Summit: Rebalancing the strategic partnership
The 21st EU-China Summit took place on 9 April in Brussels, providing a forum for engagement at the highest level and for advancing the relationship as regards the bilateral and multilateral agendas.
Pound recovers as EU summit nears - Euro currency news daily
British Pound
The pound has recovered against the dollar in the last 12-24 hours, albeit there's been little by way of fresh Brexit headlines. May is due to meet both the French and German leaders today in an attempt to get them both onside before all EU 27 vote on the PM's request tomorrow to delay Brexit to 30th June.
EU, China to cooperate on WTO reform after 'honest' talks
The European and China agreed at a summit Tuesday to deepen the EU-China strategic partnership, cooperate on WTO reform and intensify talks to strengthen international rules on industrial subsidies.
Mergers: Commission fines General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information in LM Wind takeover
The European Commission has fined General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information during the Commission's investigation under the EU Merger Regulation of GE's planned acquisition of LM Wind.
Assertive EU to face resistant China at trade-focused summit
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and EU institution leaders meet in Brussels on Tuesday for an annual EU-China summit set to be overshadowed by differences over trade and investment.