EU strategic autonomy: A fine line between geopolitics and protectionism
Increasing calls for Europe to boost its autonomy and decrease its dependence on others in strategic fields amid rising global competition have divided EU stakeholders.
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December 13, 2023 EU lawmakers nail down rules for platform workers
The representatives of the main EU institutions reached a provisional agreement over the Platform Workers Directive in the early hours of Wednesday (13 December) after almost two years of strenuous negotiations.
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December 12, 2023 EU Parliament human rights award is a “symbol of freedom”
By Martin Banks The European Parliament has announced that the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.
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December 12, 2023 Conference showcases latest advancements in bio-based sector
By Martin Banks. The European bio-based sector can contribute towards a successful energy transition, a major conference has been told.
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December 11, 2023 EU fishermen to benefit to the tune of €1 billion
By Martin Banks The EU says it has reached agreements with Norway and the UK on fishing opportunities for 2024.
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December 11, 2023 EU foreign ministers to consider options for next steps in Gaza response
As fighting continues in Gaza, EU foreign ministers on Monday (11 December) are expected to discuss possible next steps in response to the Israel-Hamas war, including a crackdown on Hamas’ finances and travel bans for Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank.
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December 9, 2023 European Union squares the circle on the world’s first AI rulebook
After a 36-hour negotiating marathon, EU policymakers reached a political agreement on what is set to become the global benchmark for regulating Artificial Intelligence.
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December 8, 2023 German liberals signal discontent with new EU green buildings law
A newly-adopted compromise on the EU’s new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is already being met with some scepticism from German lawmakers, who fear that the law will interfere with domestic rules.
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December 8, 2023 New cash aid for flood-stricken Italian regions
By Martin Banks Italy is to receive new EU aid to help deal with the aftermath of its crippling recent floods.
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December 8, 2023 EU agency takes action to “reduce fragmentation”
By Martin Banks The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) says it has taken “significant steps” towards its mission of fostering a sustainable and safe railway system without frontiers.
