Mixed reaction to latest single market plans
By Martin Banks A campaign group claims that plans outlined recently by the European Commission “will boost corporate power.”
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April 9, 2025 European Commission announces further support of €5 mln for Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in Cyprus
The European Commission has signed a new agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), allocating an additional €5 million to support the work of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage for the years 2025 – 2029, according to a press release. This funding, part of the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, […]
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March 25, 2025 New addition to EU’s “protected” list
By Martin Banks The European Commission has approved the addition of rio Nego ‘wines to the register of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
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October 4, 2024 European Commission sues Portugal over failure to combat industrial pollution
The European Commission is taking Portugal to the EU Court of Justice over failures to combat pollution from industrial activities, the European Commission announced in a statement published on Thursday.
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May 5, 2024 EU says information from three Chinese EV makers insufficient
The European Commission has warned three Chinese electric vehicle makers that they have not supplied sufficient information for its anti-subsidy investigation, according to two people familiar with the case.
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May 2, 2024 European Commission extends state aid emergency rules for farmers
The EU executive announced on Thursday (2 May) a six-month extension of the extraordinary framework allowing member states to grant support to farms and fishermen, set to expire in June, due to “persisting” market disruptions.
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April 11, 2024 The European commission has officially registered the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) titled “My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion.”
By Martin Banks This initiative, spearheaded by the “My Voice, My Choice” movement, is said to represent a significant step forward for reproductive rights in Europe.
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March 20, 2024 European Commission lays down path to future-proof EU biotechnology
In a communication presented on Wednesday (20 March), the European Commission unveiled actions meant to drive Europe’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing forward despite numerous challenges.
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February 24, 2024 European Commission to release frozen €137bn for Poland
The EU executive will unlock a total €137 billion in recovery and cohesion funds for Poland, which had been frozen due to concerns about the rule of law, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday (23 February) in Warsaw.
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February 22, 2024 European Commission “cannot transparently demonstrate that the EU’s financial interests are properly protected across all member states” say auditors
By Martin Banks EU auditors say that rule-of-law breaches can now be addressed more effectively since the EU’s legal framework was bolstered in January 2021 by the Conditionality Regulation.
