This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In light of the upcoming European Council and Euro Summit in December, the Commission presents actions to strengthen the role of the euro in a changing world. In his State of the Union Address in September 2018, President Juncker highlighted the strategic importance of […]Commission presents ways to further strengthen the euro’s global role
December 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In light of the upcoming European Council and Euro Summit in December, the Commission presents actions to strengthen the role of the euro in a changing world. In his State of the Union Address in September 2018, President Juncker highlighted the strategic importance of […]Better ID card security to curb document fraud
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs agreed on common security features for EU identity documents to reduce identity fraud. Ensuring that identity documents are tamper- and fraud-proof is a key element in the fight against terrorism and organised crime. Currently the security features in ID cards, […]Improved access to financial information to curb serious crime
December 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New rules improving law enforcement authorities’ access to financial information to investigate serious crimes or terrorism were approved by Civil Liberties Committee. Financial data can offer valuable information to law enforcement authorities and can help them prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute serious crime and […]New EU short-stay visas: more advantages for legitimate travellers
December 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Simpler procedures for legitimate travellers and incentives for cooperating with the EU on migration are part of new rules on short-stay visas for non-EU nationals. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs backed, on Monday, changes to the EU Visa Code which establishes the procedures and conditions […]Banking package: Parliament and Council reach an agreement
December 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Parliament and the Council negotiators took a major step towards reducing risks in the banking system and building the Banking Union. On Tuesday, two deals were concluded on banks’ resilience and on a clear roadmap for banks to deal with losses. A deal […]Commission calls on Leaders to pave the way for an agreement on a modern, balanced and fair EU budget for the future
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the European Council meeting on 13 and 14 December 2018, the Commission is taking stock of the encouraging progress made so far in the negotiations of the EU’s next long-term budget and urging Leaders to keep up the momentum. The European Council […]A Europe that Protects: Commission calls for continued action to eradicate trafficking in human beings
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is presenting its Second Report on the progress made in the fight against trafficking in human beings. Taking stock of measures taken since 2015, the report highlights the main trends in trafficking in human beings and outlines remaining challenges that […]Humanitarian visas would reduce refugees’ death toll
December 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Asylum-seekers should be able to request humanitarian visas at EU embassies and consulates abroad, allowing them to access Europe safely, say Civil Liberties MEPs. With 37 votes to 10 and 3 abstentions, the Civil Liberties Committee agreed on Monday to ask the European Commission […]MEPs want ambitious funding for cross-border projects to connect people
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Economic and social cohesion and cooperation in neighbouring border regions should get maximum support, according to the Regional Development Committee. In Monday’s vote, MEPs recommended adding an extra EUR 2.73 billion to earmark a total amount of EUR 11.16 billion for European territorial cooperation […]Main results of G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina
December 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Council. G20 leaders met in Buenos Aires on 30 November and 1 December 2018 They adopted a declaration focusing on the future of work, infrastructure for development, a sustainable food future and on gender equality. G20 Leaders’ Declaration Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, […]EU approves disbursement of €500 million in Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
December 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has today approved the disbursement of the first €500 million of the new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) programme to Ukraine. With this disbursement, the total Macro-Financial Assistance extended to Ukraine by the EU since 2014 will reach […]European Parliament marks EU accession prospects for Serbia and Kosovo
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Serbia should align its foreign policy more with the EU’s, also on Russia, while Kosovo should be granted visa liberalisation without delay, say MEPs. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions evaluating the latest efforts by Serbia and Kosovo to get closer to […]Online shopping across the EU to be easier from 3 December
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. As of 3 December, Europeans will be able to shop online without unjustified geo-blocking, wherever they are in the EU. Consumers will have wider and easier cross-border access to products, hotel bookings, car rentals, music festivals or leisure park tickets in the EU, under […]Cum-ex tax fraud scandal: MEPs call for inquiry, justice, and stronger tax authorities
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs on Thursday called for an inquiry, rule changes and stronger tax authorities as a result of the EUR 55 billion cum-ex tax fraud. The tax fraud, which was uncovered by a team of investigative journalists and has affected at least 11 EU member […]Western Balkans: European Parliament takes stock of 2018 progress
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs assessed the progress made in Albania, Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on their path towards possible EU accession on Thursday. Three resolutions evaluating the current state of play were adopted by the full House. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia MEPs […]Brexit: the time has come to back the withdrawal deal
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament debated the UK’s withdrawal from the EU with EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday. Commenting on the conclusions of the Extraordinary European Council of 25 November, where heads of state or government backed the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the political declaration […]New rules for temporary border controls within the Schengen area
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Internal border checks within the Schengen area should be limited to a maximum of one year, instead of the current two-year period, say MEPs. The Schengen Borders Code, currently under revision, allows member states to carry out temporary checks at internal borders within the […]Commission reports on progress in risk reduction in the Banking Union and calls for faster progress on Capital Markets Union ahead of EU Leaders’ meetings
November 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes stock of the latest developments as regards risk reduction in the banking sector and progress towards an even more integrated and stable EU financial system. Financial stability has been considerably reinforced in recent years and risk reduction in the EU […]Study: Trade supports over 36 million jobs across the EU
November 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Two new studies published today by the European Commission highlight the increasing importance of EU exports for job opportunities in Europe and beyond. EU exports to the world are more important than ever, supporting 36 million jobs across Europe, two thirds more than in […]Students in Milan are moving in with the elderly to fight loneliness and save money
November 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer Would you like to adopt a student? That’s the question being posed to Milan’s elderly, as Italy’s most expensive city seeks to match young people looking for affordable accommodation with seniors in need of company. […]Agreement reached on new EU measures to prevent electricity blackouts
November 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU citizens will be better protected against sudden electricity supply shortages under a provisional deal reached between MEPs and EU Member States on Thursday. After the deal was reached, rapporteur Flavio Zanonato (S&D, IT) said: “This agreement ensures that if an electricity crisis […]Mental health problems costing Europe heavily
November 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with OECD. Greater efforts to promote mental health and improve early diagnosis and treatment of those with mental illness would improve the lives of millions of Europeans and contribute to stronger economic and employment conditions, according to a new joint OECD/European Commission report. Health at a Glance: Europe […]The Juncker Plan at work: bringing investment back on track in Europe
November 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In a Communication published today, the Commission reveals how the Investment Plan for Europe – the Juncker Plan – has helped bring investment back to a sustainable level in Europe, four years after its launch. The Investment Plan has exceeded its initial target and […]EU-Japan relations: Foreign Affairs MEPs back Strategic Partnership Agreement
November 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EP’s Foreign Affairs Committee endorsed the new Strategic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan on Wednesday. In addition to the recent landmark EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement freeing up trade, the political accord aims to pave the way for more joint solutions to […]Budget Committee backs €2.3 million worth of aid to help 550 redundant media workers in Greece
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 550 media workers dismissed by three publishing companies will receive EU aid worth €2,308,500 to help them find new jobs. The aid will be used to finance a series of measures co-financed by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). These measures will help the […]MEPs wants to increase research funding to €120 billion in 2021-2027
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Industry Committee MEPs call for budgetary means to match ambitions on research, defence, space and digital Europe. Following Parliament’s adoption of its position on the EU’s long-term budget (multiannual financial framework – MFF 2021-2027) last week, the Industry, Research and Energy committee on Wednesday […]Employment MEPs want to ensure more flexibility and clarity for EU mobile workers
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated rules for EU mobile workers aim to protect fair access to social security while distributing obligations fairly and fostering cooperation among member states. The modernised rules for coordinating social security systems, adopted by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee on Tuesday, focused on […]EU-wide protection and support for whistle-blowers
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Proposals to protect whistle-blowers, set up safe mechanisms for reporting breaches and measures against retaliation were adopted by the Legal Affairs Committee. On Tuesday, Legal Affairs Committee MEPs approved draft legislation to guarantee that whistle-blowers in the EU can report breaches of EU law […]Fertilisers/cadmium: Parliament and Council negotiators reach provisional deal
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday. Internal Market Committee rapporteur, Mihai Ţurcanu (EPP, RO), said: “I am pleased that today we finally reached a […]EU shapes its ambitious strategy on India
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy today adopted a Joint Communication that sets out the EU’s vision for a strategy to strengthen cooperation and the partnership with India. This Joint Communication replaces the last […]Youth Parliament to finalise millennials´ priorities for future of the EU
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 800 young Europeans, aged 16-30, will meet on Monday 19 November in EP to discuss and adopt the final recommendations to the Council on the future of Europe. The “Youth Parliament” has been initiated by President Antonio Tajani to follow up on the 2018 […]EU Budget 2019: no deal before the end of the conciliation period
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Two hours before the end of the conciliation period on Monday Parliament and Council acknowledged that it was not possible to reach a deal on next year’s budget before midnight. Jean Arthuis (ALDE, FR), Chair of the Committee on Budgets, said: “Everyone has made […]MEPs vote for upgrade to rail passenger rights
November 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated rail passengers’ rights should include higher compensation rates for delays and better assistance to people with reduced mobility. MEPs backed changes to the 2009 rules that aim to ensure better assistance to people with reduced mobility, better access for cyclists, and clearer complaints-handling […]
