Transport body angered by MEP vote on lorries
By Martin Banks* Campaigners say MEPs are supporting the expansion in the number of extra-long and extra-heavy lorries on EU roads.
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March 14, 2024 Commission says new rules on animal welfare postponed in name of strategic dialogue
After tabling just a small part of the promised overhaul of legislation on animal welfare, the Commission told the European Parliament plenary on Thursday (14 March) that a revision must rely on a strategic dialogue with stakeholders.
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March 14, 2024 Former EU commissioner welcomes Swedish accession to NATO alliance
By Martin Banks A senior former EU commissioner and current MEP has warmly welcomed Sweden’s accession to NATO.
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March 13, 2024 EU leaders to call on Commission to ensure fair competition for farmers
As the Commission prepares to unveil a package to cut red tape for farmers on Friday (15 March), EU leaders meeting at the European Council next week will urge the EU executive and agriculture ministers to act “without delay” on multiple fronts, such as trade and food chain, according to draft conclusions seen by Euractiv.
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March 13, 2024 Actor launches “get out to vote” drive
By Martin Banks* Get out and vote…. that is the message of a new campaign which aims to defend EU citizens’ voting rights.
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March 12, 2024 European Parliament votes through controversial buildings law
In Strasbourg, EU lawmakers adopted the controversial Energy Performance of Buildings Directive with a large majority, putting the law one step away from conclusion.
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March 12, 2024 Greens “lead the way” for gender equality in EU elections
By Martin Banks* Almost two-thirds of Green parties' lists for the upcoming European elections are headed by women.
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March 11, 2024 Sweden makes it ‘home’ as flag hoisted at NATO headquarters
Two years after Sweden applied to join NATO, its flag was raised at the military alliance’s headquarters on Monday (11 March), with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson saying “We have come home”.
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March 10, 2024 Armenia is considering seeking EU membership, foreign minister says
Armenia is considering applying for European Union membership, foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan said on Friday (8 March), as it seeks to forge closer ties with the West in the face of tensions with traditional ally Russia.
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March 9, 2024 Slovakia faces increasing isolation as allies exclude it from Ukraine meeting
France organised a follow-up teleconference bringing together foreign and defence ministries to discuss the war in Ukraine. However, they ‘learned their lesson’ and did not invite Slovakia because of its pro-Russian stance. Representatives from 28 countries, including Ukraine and the US, held an ad hoc ministerial teleconference on Thursday (7 March) to follow up on […]
