EU announces new aid to combat wildfires
By Martin Banks The EU says it has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries affected by wildfires.
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May 26, 2025 EU probes agricultural subsidy fraud
A sweeping investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) into Greece’s disbursement of agricultural subsidies has exposed what officials describe as a widespread scheme to defraud European Union funds through fictitious pastureland claims.
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May 24, 2025 Parliament approves new tariffs on Russian and Belarussian agricultural goods
By Martin Banks MEPs in Brussels have backed increased tariffs on fertilisers and certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods.
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May 23, 2025 EU-wide journalism award launched
By Martin Banks The fifth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has been launched.
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May 23, 2025 EU accused of “not being effective” in supporting pension schemes
By Martin Banks The EU has not been effective in supporting the development of supplementary pensions, which complement state pensions and help ensure an adequate retirement income for EU citizens, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
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May 21, 2025 Everything you need to know about SAFE, the EU’s €150bn defence instrument
European Council President Antonio Costa said the adoption by ambassadors is “an important step toward a stronger Europe”.
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May 19, 2025 Belgian SME commended on its 30th anniversary
By Martin Banks The Mayor of Waterloo in Belgium has praised a local SME for helping to boost the local economy.
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May 18, 2025 TikTok’s ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission
If the Commission’s preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover.
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May 17, 2025 EU announces new aid for South America
By Martin Banks The European Commission says it will provide €120 million in new humanitarian aid to several Latin American and Caribbean countries this year.
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May 16, 2025 MEPs back new measures against Russia
By Martin Banks The EU parliament’s International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.
