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Politics 13-09-2023

Czechia searches for new EU Commissioner to replace Jourová in 2024

Est. 3min

Věra Jourová, the vice-president of the EU Commission for Values and Transparency, will not seek another mandate, paving the way for Czechia to nominate a new representative after the 2024 European elections. Jourová, who is currently serving her second term in …

Global Europe 13-09-2023

North Korea’s Kim stresses ‘strategic importance’ of Russia ties ahead of Putin summit

Est. 4min

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his visit to Russia shows the "strategic importance" of the two countries' ties, state news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday (13 September) ahead of an expected summit with President Vladimir Putin.

Circular economy 13-09-2023

Apple bows to EU and unveils iPhone with USB-C charger

Est. 3min

Apple unveiled its new iPhone lineup on Tuesday (12 September), with its Lightning charger ports replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union.

Politics 13-09-2023

Bulgaria ends ban on Ukrainian grain import

Est. 4min

Bulgaria no longer supports extending the European ban on grain import from Ukraine, as the three parties supporting the government proposed the National Assembly to withdraw support of the ban, which will take effect on Friday. The economic parliamentary committee

Politics 13-09-2023

Poland won’t open borders to Ukrainian grain regardless of EU decision

Est. 3min

Poland will not let Ukrainian grain imports resume regardless of whether Brussels decides to prolong restrictions, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on social media on Tuesday. EU import restrictions for certain Ukrainian agricultural products – wheat, maise, rapeseed, and sunflower …

Politics 13-09-2023

League’s annual rally to welcome Le Pen as a special guest

Est. 4min

French far‐right leader Marine Le Pen was featured on the guest list of the 35th Pontida rally, League’s annual celebration in Lombardy on 17 September, when they are expected to announce their view of how the bloc should look ahead …

Politics 13-09-2023

Swedish government to study possible transfer of Gripen fighters to Ukraine

Est. 2min

The Swedish government may instruct the country’s armed forces on Thursday to assess the conditions for a potential transfer of Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Swedish media revealed on Tuesday. Talks about delivering fighter jets to Ukraine have been rife …

Politics 13-09-2023

Dutch football association pays ransom to Russian cybercriminals

Est. 3min

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has paid an undisclosed sum to Russian cybercriminals who stole personal data from players of the country’s national football team, the organisation said on Tuesday. In April, hacker group Lockbit carried out an attack which …

Economy 13-09-2023

Small businesses disappointed by Commission’s mini relief package

Est. 6min

The European Commission presented proposals to ease bureaucratic requirements for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) on Tuesday (12 September), but business representatives criticised the vague nature of the package. The SME relief package was initially announced in Ursula von der Leyen’s …

Economy 12-09-2023

EU Commission seeks to lower tax compliance costs for multinationals

Est. 5min

The European Commission on Tuesday (12 September) put forward a proposal to reduce tax compliance costs for large companies operating in multiple member states through a common set of rules to calculate their tax base.

Economy 12-09-2023

Sex workers, activists call on EU lawmakers to reject report on prostitution

Est. 5min

Sex workers and human rights organisations called on EU lawmakers to reject a report that argues for the criminalisation of sex buyers, illustrating a deep divide among activists and sex workers over how to regulate sex work.

Health 12-09-2023

EU Parliament approves text on donation of substances of human origin

Est. 4min

The European Parliament approved the revision of safe and quality standards for substances of human origin (SoHO), settling the controversy on the compensation for donors and guaranteeing the EU's autonomy on supply. 

Economy 12-09-2023

EU Commission wants SMEs to be paid faster by large corporates

Est. 3min

As part of its “SME Relief Package”, the European Commission presented on Tuesday (12 September) a regulation to combat late payments between businesses, replacing an older EU directive that had proven to be ineffective.

Migration 12-09-2023

Tunisia migrant deal will respect human rights, says EU Commission

Est. 4min

Respect for human rights will be at the heart of the EU’s controversial new ‘cash for migrant’ control deal with Tunisia, the European Commission insisted on Tuesday (12 September).

Health 12-09-2023

The EU’s efforts to address the complexity of rare diseases

Est. 5min

Due to their complex nature, rare diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) demand a comprehensive approach, a need that a series of EU initiatives are trying to meet.

Elections 12-09-2023

The Brief – ‘If voting changed anything…’

Est. 7min

“If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal” is a famous quote by Emma Goldman, a Russian-born US political activist, anarchist and writer (1869-1940). 

Law enforcement 12-09-2023

Experts split on creation of industry-specific rules on illegal online content

Est. 6min

EU lawmakers are divided on whether industry-specific provisions on illegal online content should be voted on amid a dispute on whether they could contradict the bloc's flagship Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Switching to a sustainable future: EU’s farewell to F-Gases in switchgear

Est. 6min

The revision of the F-Gas Regulation is a sensitive issue, with system operators worried about the security of supply of switchgear. However, Europe is ready for an orderly switch to non-polluting switchgear in the medium voltage category, writes Eaton corporation.

Cybersecurity 12-09-2023

Germany still lags in cybersecurity ‐ report reveals

Est. 4min

Germany is not sufficiently prepared for the rising number of cyber-attacks and lags other European countries regarding cybersecurity, according to an international comparison published amid a worrying rise in phishing cases.

Agrifood 12-09-2023

EU gives thumbs-up to Italy’s appetite for blue crabs (for now)

Est. 4min

The consumption of blue crabs recommended by Italy’s government members to halt the invasive species’ spread in the Mediterranean complies with the EU food rules, the European Commission confirmed to EURACTIV – but warns the feast may not last for

Economy 12-09-2023

ANALYSIS: EU subsidy race is on – and Germany is winning it

Est. 7min

Germany is the number-one beneficiary of the relaxation of state aid rules, having received almost half of the total state aid approved since February 2022, according to fresh data from the European Commission - deepening concerns over market fragmentation.

Climate change 12-09-2023

West’s hypocrisy on climate action laid bare by Africa’s first climate summit

Est. 5min

Last week’s Africa Climate Summit in revealed that the biggest obstacle to climate progress is the hypocrisy of the wealthiest Western nations, argues Isabel Schatzschneider.

Global Europe 12-09-2023

Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens doubts about its clout in ex-USSR

Est. 5min

A public falling-out between Russia and Armenia, one of its oldest and closest allies, is deepening doubts about Moscow's ability to maintain and project power across parts of the former Soviet Union when it is focused on waging war in …

Politics 12-09-2023

Cash-strapped EU calls for ‘better’ prevention against climate disasters

Est. 4min

EU member states should start making “better” investments to fight escalating climate change as Europe’s resources are reaching their limits, the EU commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management said on Tuesday (12 September), following the recent deadly floods in Greece.

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