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Kathleen Van Brempt, rebel with a cause
In the first episode of a new video series called ‘Over a Beer’, EURACTIV's Brian Maguire chats with Kathleen Van Brempt, a Belgian socialist MEP who is chairperson of the 'Dieselgate' inquiry committee in the European parliament.
Women in ICT – How do EU member states measure up?
Women are underrepresented in the technology industry in Europe, constituting only 18% of the workforce.
Trade for democracy in South-East Asia
The European Commission’s “Trade for All” strategy aims at increasing the effectiveness and transparency of the EU’s trade policy, as well as promoting the respect of European values and responsible practices among trade partners.
INFOGRAPHIC: Who’s behind bars in EU prisons?
New research published today by the Council of Europe provides a snapshot of prisoners in the EU, and where they come from.
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6th EU Refining Forum will take place on 1 March 2016
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State of the Energy Union: Policy influencers debate the 1st year’s progress
A ranking of the top 40 policy experts with influence in EU Energy Union policy was unveiled at a debate on the “State of the Energy Union one year after its launch”.
INFOGRAPHIC: EU agricultural emissions: On the table
In 2012, agriculture was responsible for over 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Meat production is a significant factor.
Bourgeois: Time for EU, US to speed up TTIP negotiations
As negotiators prepare for the 12th round of TTIP talks on Monday (22 February), the challenge remains for both parties to get out of their comfort zones, make compromises to reach a substantive political agreement by the end of the year, said Hendrik Bourgeois, chair of TTIP Taskforce of AMCHAM EU.
Merkel on refugee crisis: ‘We need protection of external borders’
“It is good if EU and Turkey share the burden, but we need protection of external borders,” said German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her arrival to the European Council Summit on Thursday.
Cameron: ‘I will not take a deal that does not meet what we need’
“It is much more important to get this right, that to do this in a rush,” UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron said about the UK’s negotiations on EU membership.
Commission launches heating and cooling strategy
The European Commission presented the first EU initiative addressing the energy used for heating and cooling in buildings and industry.
INFOGRAPHIC: The EU’s new Heating and Cooling Strategy
The European Commission announced a Heating and Cooling Strategy aimed at reducing energy waste.
EU agricultural emissions: On the table
In 2012, agriculture was responsible for over 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU.