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Reynders, Belgium’s pick for EU Commission, faces new graft accusation

Wed, 10/02/2019 - 08:32
Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders faced new corruption allegations on Tuesday (1 October), days after a prosecutor dropped an inquiry into money-laundering allegations against him by the same man.
Categories: European Union

Riesling will have a very different taste in the future

Wed, 10/02/2019 - 08:00
The year 2018 was an excellent vintage for German wine, despite the drought. However, with the climate getting warmer, Riesling, Germany's most famous wine, could start tasting differently. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Categories: European Union

Chinese official: ‘Without a strong WTO, connectivity means nothing’

Wed, 10/02/2019 - 07:47
The EU and Japan have launched a new strategy to strengthen ties between Europe and Asia, seen as an alternative to China’s ‘Belt and Road’. But in view of the ongoing global trade disputes, for senior Chinese diplomat Xuejun Guo, the priority is nonetheless the renovation of the World Trade Organisation’s appellate body.
Categories: European Union

Disruption for Health [Promoted content]

Wed, 10/02/2019 - 07:00
This year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) is focusing on what disruptive practices, policies and concrete actions are needed to address the pressing issues of our time and realise the much-needed transformation of health in Europe. The theme of disruption underscores the...
Categories: European Union

WTO in ‘critical situation’, EU warns

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 18:06
EU member states discussed on Tuesday (1 October) how to address the “critical situation” of the World Trade Organisation, as the US continues to block the renovation of its appellate body, key for the functioning of the institution.
Categories: European Union

The Brief, powered by ACCA – A €1-billion question for candidate Commissioners

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 16:43
German carmaker Volkswagen is nearing a decision to build a new plant in Turkey. Sources close to the company say the multi-brand factory would cost more than one billion euros.
Categories: European Union

Brace for disruption at Dover, UK minister warns

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 16:33
The UK government is assuming that a no deal Brexit will cause a 40-60% drop in traffic at the port of Dover, transport minister George Freeman has warned.
Categories: European Union

Unsuitable mandates, wrong candidates: A difficult start for von der Leyen

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 14:51
Ursula von der Leyen still has a chance to chart a path to a fairer, greener, inclusive and prosperous Europe. But what values will she really uphold, asks a group of more than 20 signatories, including ActionAid, Climate Action Network, European Network against Racism, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace.
Categories: European Union

MEPs concerned with peace should worry about the new ‘Defence Industry & Space’ unit

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 14:26
At Commissioner-designate Syvie Goulard’s hearing on Wednesday, MEPs should question the over-influence of the arms industry and the impact of the new DG for “Defence Industry & Space” on peace, says Laëtitia Sédou.
Categories: European Union

Agricultural sector should focus on achieving greater yield stability, experts say

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 12:56
Ever since the European Commission presented its proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy for 2021, negotiations have been slow. And there is still no agreement on issues related to the environment or innovation. EURACTIV Germany takes stock of a workshop it organised about these issues on Friday (27 September).
Categories: European Union

Time to rebuild collective bargaining in Europe [Promoted content]

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 12:00
industriAll Europe launches its “Together at Work” Campaign for collective bargaining. The campaign promotes the benefits of collective bargaining around Europe, for workers but also for the economy and the entire society
Categories: European Union

‘Active consent’ required for cookie storage, ECJ rules

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:39
The storage of online cookies requires ‘active consent’ from web users, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday (1 October). The decision came following a challenge from the German Federation of Consumer Organisations against the use...
Categories: European Union

After Saudi attacks, Russia makes its regional presence felt

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:58
In the two weeks since attacks blamed on missiles or drones shut down half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output, the country that has arguably moved most deftly to position itself for any upside is Russia.
Categories: European Union

Greece toughens asylum law, vows massive migrants’ returns

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:51
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Categories: European Union

China flexes military muscle to mark 70 years of Communist rule

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:49
China celebrated its growing power and confidence with a massive display of military hardware and goose-stepping troops in Beijing on Tuesday (1 October), overseen by President Xi Jinping who pledged peaceful development on the 70th birthday of Communist China.
Categories: European Union

Commissioner hearings LIVE: Schmit/Wojciechowski

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:44
The European Parliament will be grilling the proposed members of Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission in a series of hearings between 30 September and 8 October.
Categories: European Union

Commissioner hearings LIVE: Urpilainen/Johansson/Kyriakides

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:44
The European Parliament will be grilling the proposed members of Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission in a series of hearings between 30 September and 8 October.
Categories: European Union

Ireland dismisses reported UK Brexit border proposal

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:38
Britain is proposing to set up "customs clearance centres" on both sides of the Irish border after Brexit, Irish national broadcaster RTE reported on Monday (30 September), an idea Ireland's foreign minister quickly dismissed as a "non-starter".
Categories: European Union

German power giant RWE, Europe’s biggest emitter, aims for zero carbon by 2040

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:35
German energy giant RWE said Monday (30 September) it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, winding up fossil-fuel activities while building up renewable generation, after taking over parts of competitor E.ON.
Categories: European Union

France offers a conference on Sudan’s debt if US lifts sanctions

Tue, 10/01/2019 - 08:24
France will host a conference with Sudan's international creditors to help Khartoum address debt issues as soon as the United States removes the country from its state-sponsored terrorism list, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (30 September).
Categories: European Union

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