The European Commission says that the EU economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a “high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening.” On Wednesday,…
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ENVIRONMENT
EU Methane Regulation: “Less methane emissions mean more climate protection and more energy sovereignty,” says Jutta Paulus MEP
The European Parliament, the European Commission and the EU Member States have just reached an agreement on the new EU Methane Regulation. The provisional agreement reached today between the European…
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The Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes regions continue to face multiple and overlapping humanitarian crises, aggravated by conflict and climate-related disasters. To help mitigate the consequences, the Commission…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Hiroshima Artificial Intelligence Process: EU Commission welcomes voluntary code of conduct for AI developers
The European Commission said it welcomes Monday’s agreement by G7 leaders on International Guiding Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers under the “Hiroshima Artificial Intelligence process.” President of…
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The European Commission has unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Seagen by Pfizer, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in…
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The European Commission says it welcomes the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Romania and the Government of Ukraine. The executive said this week that this…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
EU aid to Palestine worth €691 million suspended following terror attacks on Israel
The European Commission has unequivocally condemned Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel over the weekend. Following these events, the Commission announced today that it has reviewed the EU’s assistance for Palestine, worth €691…
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The Greens/EFA Group have set out the key elements that need to be finalised by the new Commissioners-designate, ahead of the hearings of Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič next week.…
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ENVIRONMENTFEATURED
The EU Commission is planning to extend glyphosate approval for another 10 years, warns Jutta Paulus MEP
Glyphosate is a herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. It is a non-selective herbicide, meaning it will kill most plants. It…
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POLITICSFEATURED
Iliana Ivanova appointed EU Commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth
The European Parliament has approved the appointment of Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) as Commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. She was voted in by 522 MEPs voting in favour…