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Aug 30, 2021
CROWN: European multifunction radiofrequency system project launched
Europe’s defence research programme - PADR - has launched a new project. The CROWN project will focus on European active electronically...
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Aug 30, 2021
European Union As A Whole Stays Within Air Pollutant Emission Limits in 2019
The European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing ‘National Emission reduction Commitments (NEC) Directive reporting status 2021’, published...
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Aug 30, 2021
EU: Coal production and consumption decreased by a third in 2 years
The decreasing trend observed in coal statistics in the EU continued in 2020. It affected both hard coal and brown coal, and both the...
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Aug 30, 2021
Parliament’s action for fair minimum wages in the EU
Parliament is working on a proposal that aims to ensure minimum wages provide for decent living in the EU. The Covid-19 crisis has shown...
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Aug 30, 2021
EU: Fair access to credit through consumer and data protection to be ensured
On 26 August, the EDPS published his Opinion on the European Commission’s proposed Directive on consumer credits. The proposal aims to...
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Aug 30, 2021
Why has Parliament called for new EU revenue-raising powers?
To invest in Europe’s future and support the Covid-19 recovery, the EU has agreed on a binding calendar to introduce new revenue sources...
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Aug 30, 2021
An assertive trade policy: EU's defence measures against unfair trade practices remained effective
The system for protecting EU businesses from dumped and subsidised imports continued to function well in 2020 thanks to the EU's robust...
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Aug 30, 2021
EU: Better raw material sourcing can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The way we source and process raw materials for our economy matters for the environment, particularly when one looks at emissions of...
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Aug 25, 2021
Rapid shift to evolving renewable energy technologies poses new waste challenge for Europe
A rapid transition to renewable energy is necessary if Europe is to achieve its climate objectives. Developing the infrastructure to...
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Aug 25, 2021
Broad increase in applications for asylum in the EU, including by Afghans
EU+ countries received substantially more asylum applications in June. A broad range of nationalities lodged more applications than in...
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Aug 25, 2021
EU Makes Available Additional Humanitarian Funding of €41 Million to Fight the Pandemic
The EU will provide €41 million to help low and middle-income countries facing an unprecedented health, humanitarian and socio-economic...
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Aug 24, 2021
Europe-wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes
Ahead of the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August, Vice-President...
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Aug 24, 2021
Speech by President Charles Michel at the inaugural session of the International Crimea Platform
President Charles Michel has addressed the participants of the International Crimea Platform Summit at 24.08.2021: "Crimea is Ukraine and...
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Aug 21, 2021
The European Space Agency: Satellites reveal how forests increase cloud and cool climate
Forests are not only key to moderating our climate by sequestering atmospheric carbon, but they also create a cooling effect by...
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Aug 21, 2021
Youth employment: the EU measures to make it work
Youth unemployment remains a key concern in Europe. Find out what measures the EU has put in place to help. Employment and youth policies...
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Aug 21, 2021
EDPB adopts Art. 65 decision regarding WhatsApp Ireland
During its latest plenary session, the EDPB adopted a dispute resolution decision on the basis of Art. 65 GDPR. The binding decision...
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Aug 17, 2021
EU strengthens support to speed up vaccination in the Eastern Partnership region
As part of the European Union's efforts to support vaccination in partner countries, the Commission today increased from €40 million to...
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Aug 17, 2021
Commission steps up research funding with €120 million for 11 new projects to tackle the virus
The Commission has short-listed 11 new projects worth €120 million from Horizon Europe, the biggest European research and innovation...
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Aug 11, 2021
New EIB report: EU Municipalities ill-equipped to Deal with Digital and Climate Challenges
Europe’s COVID-19 recovery strategy calls for large-scale public investment to “build back better.” Local authorities, such as...
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Aug 11, 2021
EU Invests €122 Million in Innovative Projects to Decarbonise The Economy
For the first time since the creation of the Innovation Fund, the European Union is investing €118 million into 32 small innovative...
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Aug 11, 2021
Visa Liberalisation: Commission Reports on Continued Fulfilment of Requirements by Western Balkans
In August 4, the Commission presented its 4th report on the monitoring of the EU visa-free regime with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...
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Aug 9, 2021
Coronavirus: EU Supports Member States with Transport of Essential Supplies
The Commission continues to provide further financial support to six Member States through the Mobility Package of the Emergency Support...
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Aug 2, 2021
5G Networks: 39% of Europeans Say It's Safe, 21% Think It's Harmful
Is 5G dangerous for our health and environment or is it safe? A Deloitte study carried out in 2020 in 12 European countries says that 39%...
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Aug 2, 2021
Forest Fires: EU Mobilises Planes to Support Turkey
On 1 August, Turkey, ravaged by unprecedented forest fires, activated the EU Civil Protection Mechansim. In an immediate response, the...
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