EU flags fraud and corruption in refugee settlements in Uganda
The EU delegation in Uganda said yesterday (5 February) it has identified allegations of malfeasance and corruption in managing refugee assistance programs in Uganda, and had alerted the country’s...
View ArticleEU concerned over rights abuses in Equatorial Guinea
The European Union has criticised "a sharp decline" in human rights in Equatorial Guinea where an opposition figure died in custody and over 130 people have been detained since elections last year.
View ArticleRenewables could generate 50% of Europe’s power in 2030, says new study
Wind power enjoyed a record year in 2017, as more offshore capacity was installed than ever before. Renewable energy in general continued to grow and the EU generated more electricity from clean...
View ArticleCircular economy? Not without the internal market!
Without oversight, the implementation of the circular economy package entails a huge risk of Member States going into different directions and introducing barriers to the internal market, warns...
View ArticleEU steel sector sees demand growth in 2018, import threat
European steel demand is set to rise in 2018 with continued strength in most steel-using sectors, European steel association Eurofer said on Tuesday, while warning of a threat of rising imports.
View ArticleIreland’s concerns over EU digital tax ‘gaining wider support’
Ireland’s concerns over how the European Union should proceed with taxing large digital businesses are shared by a growing number of countries, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Monday (5...
View ArticleWhy transnational lists are good for European democracy
Ahead of Wednesday's vote in the European Parliament, eight influential politicians from all the leading European parties explain why transnational lists will benefit European democracy.
View ArticleFrance steps up efforts for education aid
France announces a €200 million allocation for education during the Conference of the Global Partnership for Education. Funding for education will well and truly be France’s priority in terms of...
View ArticleBayer makes new offers to convince Commission over Monsanto deal
Bayer has decided to make new concessions and sell seeds and pesticides businesses in an effort to address EU competition concerns over its €51.1 billion bid for US rival Monsanto. The proposed...
View ArticleCroatian PM urged to fast-track border dispute with Slovenia
As the EU presents its renewed Western Balkans strategy on Tuesday (6 February), Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković was urged by the European Parliament and the Commission to find a solution to...
View ArticlePharma scandal whips up political storm in Greek opposition ranks
A probe into illegal practices of Swiss drugmaker Novartis in Greece, involving thousands of state officials and doctors, has opened the Pandora’s Box in Greek politics as local media have named ten...
View ArticleCommission to introduce rules to clarify ‘green’ investment in May
Following the action plan on sustainable finance to be published early next month, the European Commission will present legislation in May to define what represents 'green' investment, EURACTIV has...
View ArticleWhy transnational lists are not a good idea
The Parliament and Council are set to decide on what to do with the 73 seats currently held by British MEPs. However, leaning towards transnational lists is not the answer because it is un-European and...
View ArticleThe Brief – Enlargement Blues Redux
The EU is so rich in good quotes. Some are so good they can apply for a very, very long time. Today's Western Balkans developments provided a trip down memory lane.
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence: Another bubble or a game changer?
European policy makers discuss Artificial Intelligence as its fast development as well as unknown impact raises certain issues.
View ArticleEU maps out ‘credible’ Western Balkans strategy
Overcoming a decade of enlargement fatigue, the European Commission launched its long-awaited Western Balkans strategy on Tuesday (6 February), aiming to inject new momentum into EU integration and...
View ArticleErdogan to meet top EU chiefs to repair relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet top European Union officials next month in the Bulgarian city of Varna, officials said Tuesday (6 February), in a bid to repair strained ties.
View ArticleEU to get power to punish UK during Brexit transition
The European Union will be able to punish Britain for breaking the rules of its post-Brexit transition period under plans agreed by Brussels yesterday (6 February), EU sources said.
View ArticleMacedonia ready to make concessions in name row
Macedonia, is ready to make concessions over its name by adding an extra geographic designation, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said yesterday (6 February), in a bid to end a long-running row with Greece.
View ArticleMerkel ready for ‘painful compromises’ with coalition deal in sight
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday (6 February) she was ready to make "painful compromises" as negotiators from her conservative bloc and the Social Democrats (SPD) rushed to clinch a...
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