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State of the Union: Von der Leyen goes hard on China and inflation in the EU persists
31.03.2023
State of the Union: Von der Leyen goes hard on China and inflation in the EU persists
When you are about to be somebody’s guest, chances are you find some nice words of praise for your host…
‘No coherence’: Chinese EU Ambassador blasts Ursula von der Leyen for siding with US ‘hard-liners’
31.03.2023
‘No coherence’: Chinese EU Ambassador blasts Ursula von der Leyen for siding with US ‘hard-liners’
A day after delivering a scathing speech on China, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has…
Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high of 5.7%
31.03.2023
Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high of 5.7%
Core inflation across the eurozone reached a new all-time of 5.7% in March, according to preliminary figures, offering a stark…
Low sentencing to blame for spike in protected animals trafficking in Spain, authorities says
31.03.2023
Low sentencing to blame for spike in protected animals trafficking in Spain, authorities says
A leopard, a lion, even an African lynx and scores of tortoises were last year among hundreds of protected species…
MEPs approve rules to force companies to publish gender pay gap
30.03.2023
MEPs approve rules to force companies to publish gender pay gap
Members of the European Parliament on Thursday gave their final approval to the pay transparency directive that will force some…
China uses Putin’s weakness to increase its leverage over Russia, says Ursula von der Leyen
30.03.2023
China uses Putin’s weakness to increase its leverage over Russia, says Ursula von der Leyen
The People’s Republic of China is exploiting the weakness of President Vladimir Putin to maximise its geopolitical influence over Russia,…
These artists and activists want the EU to speed forced labour ban
29.03.2023
These artists and activists want the EU to speed forced labour ban
Artists and human rights activists this week called on the European Union to speed up legislation against forced labour. According…
Top EU transport official resigns after accepting free flights from Qatar
29.03.2023
Top EU transport official resigns after accepting free flights from Qatar
The European Commission’s transport department chief has resigned from his position over free flights from Qatar, according to a spokesperson.…
Italy’s new €19-billion tranche of recovery funds delayed by one month, as Brussels continues review
29.03.2023
Italy’s new €19-billion tranche of recovery funds delayed by one month, as Brussels continues review
The latest payment of Italy’s COVID-19 recovery funds has been temporarily put on hold, as Brussels and Rome agree on…
After overshooting target, the EU extends its voluntary 15% gas reduction plan until March 2024
28.03.2023
After overshooting target, the EU extends its voluntary 15% gas reduction plan until March 2024
Savings have officially become a fixture of the European Union’s energy policy. Energy ministers from the 27 member states decided…