EU legislators reached a political agreement on Wednesday (13 December) to overhaul the bloc's construction products regulation, paving the way for greater standardisation and greener rules in the sector.
A majority of Britons support rejoining the European Union's single market even though that would mean the restoration of the free movement of workers from the bloc, according to a poll published on Wednesday (29 November).
Despite efforts by the EU to make public authorities consider work conditions when choosing contractors for public orders, most public contracts are still awarded to the lowest bidders, a study by the European Parliament shows.
In an interview with EURACTIV, the former Italian prime minister called for a "Europe of Power", a European approach to industrial policy to counteract fragmentation risks, and a completion of the EU's Capital Markets Union (CMU).
The British government will delay imposing full post-Brexit import controls on goods from the European Union by a further three months, it said on Tuesday (29 August), pushing the start date back to January 2024.
As the EU celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Single Market, some sectors are still largely nationally structured instead of being integrated into the borderless intra-European market.
Most EU citizens have a positive view of the EU’s free movement of labour, although only a minority actually intends to use the option. People with higher levels of education live and work abroad more than twice as often as those with lower levels of education.
Despite a Commission proposal to remove obstacles to LGBTQ+ families’ freedom of movement across member states, experts said such efforts are likely to continue clashing with EU countries' 'national identity'.
Established on 1 January 1993, the European Single Market just celebrated its 30th anniversary. This EURACTIV Special Report takes a deep dive into one of the EU's most treasured asset, both in its achievements and shortcomings. The ambition of the Single …
The European Commission celebrated the 30th anniversary of the EU's Single Market as a driver for growth that supports Europe's economic and political power at a global level.
The European Commission is planning to give member states more leeway to support businesses suffering from the consequences of the Russian aggression in Ukraine and high energy prices, according to a document seen by EURACTIV.
The European Commission on Monday (19 September) proposed introducing a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) to secure critical supply chains in times of crisis.
The EU’s roiling energy crisis is poised to erupt as Europe heads into winter, prompting calls to ensure every watt of available electricity is fed into the European grid. Germany, meanwhile, stays committed to shutting off its last nuclear reactors, causing mounting frustration among its neighbours.
On Tuesday (13 September), the EU executive is expected to present its proposal for a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) to facilitate monitoring of supply chains of critical sectors and, in emergencies, intervene in the markets.
Labour leader Keir Starmer will rule out the prospect of the UK rejoining the EU’s single market, describing it as “a recipe for more division” in a speech on Monday evening (4 July).
In a joint statement, five leading European business associations sounded the alarm over what they perceive to be a fragmentation of the Single Market as EU rules are not applied and enforced uniformly across the trading bloc.
Britain published legislation on Monday (13 June) to tackle disruption to post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, setting out measures it says are needed to protect peace in the British-ruled province but which are sure to antagonise the European Union.
Faced with growing pressure to renovate homes and reduce energy demand for heating, the European Commission has tabled a proposal to revitalise the EU's moribund market for construction products.
Goods exports from Great Britain to Ireland have dropped by 20% since the United Kingdom left the single market, according to data published on Monday by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office.
As EU leaders looks towards economy recovery in the wake of the pandemic, they need to give businesses the environment needed to thrive, writes Stefano Mallia.
EU lawmakers must stay ambitious about roaming, and that means keeping caps as low as possible, writes Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.
The COVID-19 crisis has weakened EU industry. It is crucial that we get back on track and increase long-term competitiveness. The solution is to maintain and develop the Single Market through open and fair competition, writes Simon Kollerup.
Participants at a virtual conference called “Re-starting the EU economy - How can industry contribute to a resilient and sustainable industry?" agreed on one point: the key is to keep the market open, but with new inputs.
COVID-19 has stalled economies in the EU and the world, revealing vulnerabilities and shortcomings in global value chains. We need a resilient and sustainable European recovery by fostering sustainable and digital industrial ecosystems that diversify trade, stimulate sustainable growth and create jobs, write Reyes Maroto and Simon Kollerup.
