Romania risks following Poland down ‘nuclear’ option path
Romania could face a penalty from the European Union similar to the procedure launched on Wednesday (20 December) against Poland if it presses ahead with the changes to its judiciary system, warned the...
View ArticleReality catches up with Macron’s projects of European democracy
Citizen consultations, transnational lists: France is trying to carry out Macron’s project for Europe but ambition has been scaled down. EURACTIV France reports.
View ArticleTusk says hopes Poland will avoid more conflicts with Brussels
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, voiced hope that Poland's government would 'come to its senses' and avoid further confrontation with Brussels which could result in unprecedented...
View ArticleLack of global stance on tax havens deepens divide
The EU’s ‘black’ and ‘greylist’ of tax havens earlier this month (5 December) may have been an attempt by finance ministers to prove their toughness in clamping down on tax evasion and avoidance, but...
View ArticleEU launches investigation on Chinese subsidies for e-bikes
The European Commission launched an investigation on Thursday (21 December) into whether Chinese exporters of electronic bicycles (e-bikes) benefited from excessive state subsidies, increasing trade...
View ArticleEU and Mexico fail to conclude political agreement on trade deal
There will be no modernised trade deal with Mexico for Christmas. Despite having spent three days in Brussels, Mexican economy minister Ildefonso Guajardo hasn't managed to break the deadlock over the...
View ArticleMember states give themselves more time to cut emissions
Member states struck a deal with Parliament on cutting emissions by 30% by 2030 from transport, buildings, waste and agriculture sector - but set themselves a later baseline to start counting emissions.
View ArticlePro-independence parties win Catalan elections
Pro-independence parties won an absolute majority of seats during regional elections held in Catalonia on Thursday (21 December), despite the 'unionist' party Ciudadanos coming on top.
View ArticleEU’s migration approach ignores migrant’s rights and dignity
It is high time that member states move away from their intention to close EU borders and instead show strong forward-looking leadership on migration policies, writes Leïla Bodeux.
View ArticleSubstantial bioenergy resources are available to tackle climate change
Claims that a "critical flaw" has been discovered in carbon accounting are somewhat exaggerated, and substantial bioenergy resources - subject to well-understood checks and balances- are available to...
View ArticleLufthansa’s Air Berlin buyout secures EU blessing
German carrier Lufthansa clinched EU approval on Thursday (21 December) for its scaled back bid to snap up assets of bankrupt Air Berlin, a European Union statement said.
View ArticleSlovakia considers exiting coal in 2023, Sefcovic eyes geothermal energy
While Energy Union boss Maroš Šefčovič is making a case for a transition to geothermal energy in the Upper Nitra region of Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico still believes in the future of lignite...
View ArticleLithuania hopes to kill daylight savings time
Lithuania said Thursday (21 December) that it would push the European Union to abolish its law on daylight saving time, claiming that most people find it annoying to have to adjust their clocks twice a...
View ArticleChololo, the ’secret formula’ for the future of development aid?
The expansion of a community-based project in Tanzania is challenging the traditional top-down model of development assistance, proving that money is not the most important thing when it comes to...
View ArticleThe Year in Review: The most popular EURACTIV articles & videos of 2017
2017 has been a full year for the EU, and for EURACTIV. Shortly after our announcement of the EURACTIV rebranding, we rolled out eight Policy Hubs: Politics, Global Europe, Economy & Jobs,...
View ArticleNew organic rules and animal welfare: Meeting social expectations or not?
The EU organic logo brings certain guarantees about high standards of animal welfare, and EU institutions ought to show strong commitment to address weaknesses in regards to animal welfare rules,...
View ArticlePeople power? EU gets low marks on ‘energy communities’
When the European Commission tabled its Winter Package of clean energy laws in November 2016, there was a smell of revolution in the air, with Brussels pitching a future where citizens would be...
View ArticleSofia to ban horse-drawn carts for EU presidency
Bulgaria's capital Sofia is drafting plans to rid the common sight of creaking horse-drawn carts from its streets in an effort to brush up its image for the country's EU presidency from January.
View ArticlePuigdemont calls for dialogue with Rajoy ‘anywhere’ outside of Spain
Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont asked Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to meet “anywhere but Spain” – where arrest warrants are pending for him and four other members of his cabinet -...
View ArticleUN ready to pursue new treaty to protect high seas
Waters outside national boundaries are currently unregulated, devastated by overfishing and pollution. Now, 140 countries look set to back a motion to establish a treaty. EURACTIV's partner The...
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