Tuesday, 28 March 2023
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EU Affairs

Germany has delivered 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Germany has provided Ukraine with the 18 Leopard 2 tanks promised by Olaf Scholz’s government after insistent demands from Kyiv, the weekly Der Spiegel said Monday.

Monday, 27 March 2023
Scandal at European Parliament: Tarabella transferred to prison closer to family home

Tarabella was moved from a prison in Brussels to one in Marche-en-Famenne: a mere 30-minute drive from his home in Anthisnes, where the 60-year-old also serves as mayor.

Monday, 27 March 2023
Belgium reduced demand for gas by a fifth in 2022

"The EU has been successful in diversifying away from Russian gas and reducing its gas demand by 19%," the Commission acknowledged.

Monday, 27 March 2023
Neo-Nazis marching on the streets in European cities despite EU bans

"The marchers continue to take place every year in a predictable manner despite legislation against Holocaust denial."

Sunday, 26 March 2023
EU work and residence permits for non-nationals to be issued more quickly

"We are making the procedure for obtaining a single permit as simple and fast as possible. This will be useful for workers from third countries."

Saturday, 25 March 2023
Germany and EU reach deal on ban on petrol and diesel cars

"We will work now on getting the CO2 standards for cars regulation adopted as soon as possible, and the Commission will follow up swiftly with the necessary legal steps."

Saturday, 25 March 2023
Council of Europe welcomes Ukraine's progress against corruption

“Conflict has forced the country to adopt martial law, declare a state of emergency and adjust its priorities. In such a context, it is remarkable."

Friday, 24 March 2023
'In good faith': EU and UK to formally adopt Windsor Framework on Friday

"It will benefit people and businesses in Northern Ireland and should allow the EU and the UK to open a new chapter in our relations."

Friday, 24 March 2023
EU trade treaties need 'geopolitical update,' says Belgium's Prime Minister

The EU’s trade treaties need a “geopolitical update," Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Thursday, at the end of Day 1 of the EU summit in Brussels

Thursday, 23 March 2023
Demonstrators in Brussels call for fossil-fuel non-proliferation treaty

About 100 people gathered on Thursday opposite the European institutions in Brussels, to urge EU leaders to ratify a fossil-fuel non-proliferation treaty.

Thursday, 23 March 2023
'We are going backwards': UN chief warns EU leaders of severe food insecurity

Belarussian fertilisers are under EU sanctions since 2021; Russian fertiliser has also been blocked by sanctions.

Thursday, 23 March 2023
New EU greenwashing rules watered down by industry influence

A growing number of companies call their products "green", "bio" or "organic" – claims that go unchecked. Regulation to end this now lacks teeth.

Thursday, 23 March 2023
Antwerp again named Europe's cocaine capital after wastewater analysis

Antwerp is again top of the list for the highest concentration of cocaine in the wastewater. The drug's use in the city is estimated to have increased by 50%.

Thursday, 23 March 2023
Wall Street flounders after the Fed's accommodating interest rate hike

The US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday on an accommodative hike of only 0.25% in its key rate.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Right to repair: EU wants to make it easier to fix household appliances

"The repairs could bring total savings of €176 billion or €25 per consumer per year," says the EU commissioner for Justice.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Human tragedies: More than 225,000 illegal pushbacks at Europe's external borders

At least 77 people died as a result of the illegal pushback at Europe's external borders, including Maria, a five-year-old Syrian girl.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Animal welfare: New European Citizen Initiative calls for better protection of horses

"Slaughter of horses for human consumption is a cruel practice."

Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Belgium among 18 European countries buying ammunition for Ukraine

"It seems logical and efficient to organise something like this at the European level, but it is still a lot of money and there has to be a thorough social debate about it."

Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Confidence returns to banks and stock markets

European financial markets rose sharply on Tuesday – by 1.49% in Brussels, 1.42% in Paris, 1.75% in Frankfurt and 1.79% in London.

Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Greek train drivers call for improved safety before going back to work

Greek train drivers call for more safety measures ahead of the resumption of railway traffic, halted since the 28 February accident that killed 57 people.

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

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