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Secure a social Triple A by making the Social Pillar a reality

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 13:54
Nearly one billion people have escaped poverty worldwide since the first #EndPoverty Day, but too many others have been left behind, even in Europe, writes Luca Jahier.
Categories: European Union

Study finds rising illicit cigarette trade on social media

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 13:10
Social media and delivery services have become new outlets for organised crime activities when it comes to illicit cigarette trade, according to a new study that has raised eyebrows among EU policymakers.
Categories: European Union

Hackers accused of ties to Russia hit 3 East European companies: cybersecurity firm

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:51
Hackers have infected three energy and transport companies in Ukraine and Poland with sophisticated new malware and may be planning destructive cyber attacks, a software security firm said on Wednesday (17 October).
Categories: European Union

NATO sees new cyber command centre by 2023 as Europe readies for cyber threats

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:43
A new NATO military command centre able to deter and launch cyber-attacks should be fully staffed and operational in 2023, but the alliance still lacks ground rules for doing so, a senior general announced at NATO’s annual cyber conference in...
Categories: European Union

The new champion of changes in the Polish power sector [Promoted content]

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:30
The transition of the Polish power sector is speeding up despite the difficult regulatory and business environment, writes Filip Grzegorczyk, CEO of TAURON Polska Energia.
Categories: European Union

Innovation in oncology – Can science make cancer a manageable disease?

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:22
In Europe, more than 3 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. But recent advances in cancer treatment have offered new hope to those battling the disease.
Categories: European Union

Green leader: Bavaria state elections were another step towards new national elections

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:03
Green politician Jürgen Trittin discusses the consequences of the Bavarian state election on German national politics and his party's new role in the shifting political landscape. An interview by EURACTIV Germany’s media partner Der Tagesspiegel.
Categories: European Union

Nine UN Security Council members ask to discuss Myanmar inquiry

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 11:32
The chair of a United Nations inquiry that accused Myanmar's military of genocide is likely to brief the Security Council this month after Britain, France, the United States and six other members requested the meeting, diplomats said on Tuesday (16 October).
Categories: European Union

EU bioeconomy strategy and IPCC – planets apart

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 10:35
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that biofuels will need to rise 260% by 2030 and 750% by 2050 in order to contain global warming below 1.5°C. Yet, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, published days after, seems to ignore this, writes James Cogan.
Categories: European Union

Europe’s clean transport revolution continues

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 10:13
There is now a clear EU majority, led by the Nordic countries, for tougher targets on car emissions, writes Sanjeev Kumar. The big questions now relates to charging points for electric vehicles and whether they can charge fast enough, he writes.
Categories: European Union

EU budget must support ambitious new Africa partnership, say former ministers

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:58
The next seven year EU budget must be ambitious enough to support an ambitious new partnership with Africa, a group of former ministers say.
Categories: European Union

What’s holding up Brexit talks? The Irish border issue explained

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:51
The main sticking point in Brexit negotiations is how to keep Britain's land border with the Republic of Ireland open after it leaves the European Union.
Categories: European Union

Poland attacks EU’s Gazprom deal in court

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:41
Poland's state-run gas firm PGNiG said on Tuesday (16 October) it filed a complaint with the EU's top court against a controversial deal by the European Commission to settle an anti-trust case against Gazprom, the Kremlin-backed energy giant.
Categories: European Union

Trade practices bill faces last chance next week, warns De Castro

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:36
Next week’s European Parliament vote on the proposed unfair trade practices (UTPs) directive is crucial as there will be no time to pass the bill in this legislature in the event of a non-approval, the MEP piloting the file has warned.
Categories: European Union

France, Germany dress down Poland over court reforms

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:24
France and Germany on Tuesday (16 October) condemned Poland for pressing ahead with controversial changes to its supreme court despite EU calls for restraint.
Categories: European Union

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors targeted by new work requirements

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 07:04
Romanian prosecutors said they feared for their jobs and the rule of law after a new government ordinance increasing the years of professional experience required of them was published Tuesday (16 October).
Categories: European Union

Salvini brands Macron ‘international shame’ after police dump migrants across border

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 06:45
Italy's far right Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini branded French President Macron "international shame" on Tuesday (16 October) for the French police having driven two migrants across its border and dumping them in Italy.
Categories: European Union

US sets new trade talks with EU, Japan, Britain

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 06:33
US officials announced Tuesday (16 October) negotiations for separate trade agreements with Britain, the European Union and Japan as part of efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to rebalance global commerce.
Categories: European Union

War on all fronts as May faces puzzle of Brexit Rubik’s cube

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 06:07
Although the EU-UK talks collapsed on Sunday (14 October), Prime Minister Theresa May will probably find out that brokering a final withdrawal deal with the bloc will actually be easier than successfully piloting it through the UK Parliament.
Categories: European Union

Tackling child poverty, not only with words

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 06:06
On the occasion of International Day of Eradication of Poverty marked on 17th October, Jana Hainsworth, Secretary General of Eurochild shares how EU economic tools can help tackle child poverty, which affects 25 million children in the EU.
Categories: European Union

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