Addressing the European Council, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that taking a strong stance against terror and making all efforts to alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian crisis are not mutually exclusive. “As a…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Digital Market: New EU legislation makes it safer to contract financial services online or by phone
The European Council has adopted a directive concerning financial services contracts concluded at a distance. The text adopted simplifies existing legislation, increases consumer protection, and creates a level playing field…
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Speaking on the eve of the upcoming EU- US summit in Washington the former Belgian PM Charles Michel, now EU council president, said, “The EU and US share a special…
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In light of Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks against Israel and the unfolding tragic scenes in the Gaza Strip resulting from the siege, President Charles Michel has convened an extraordinary European…
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POLITICSFEATURED
European Council President Charles Michel calls for “immediate” release of Hamas hostages
Speaking at the weekend in the wake of the unfolding crisis in the Middle East as well as the continuing conflict in Ukraine European Council President Charles Michel said “Hamas’ brutal…
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The European Council has adopted the EU consumer credit directive, which aims to enhance the protection for European consumers applying for credit. The revised legislation repeals and replaces the current…
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In order to provide certainty for more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees currently living in the EU, the European Council agreed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing from…
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ENVIRONMENT
EU exhaust emission legislation: Council adopts position on emissions from cars, vans, buses and trucks
EU exhaust emission legislation. The European Council has adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the proposed regulation for the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines, and of systems, components and…
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The European Council has adopted a decision to sign an agreement with Albania on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement will…
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More recharging and refuelling stations for alternative fuels will be deployed in the coming years across Europe enabling the transport sector to significantly reduce its carbon footprint following adoption by the…