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EU Push to Phase Out Plastic Bags and Disposable Plastics
EU intensifies push to phase out plastic bags and disposable plastics The European Commission released a briefing on International Plastic Bag Free Day, outlining renewed efforts to eliminate the use of plastic bags and disposable plastics across the European Union and to promote eco-friendly reusable alternatives. The communication frames the move as part of broader…
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European Parliament to Brief Media Ahead of 6-9 July Strasbourg Plenary
The European Parliament’s spokespeople will hold a briefing on the upcoming July plenary session — scheduled for 6-9 July — on Friday at 11:00 in the Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room, the institution has announced. The sessional briefing, led by spokespeople for Parliament and for the political groups, will outline plans and priorities for the…
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EU Parliament committee backs faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables
The European Parliament moved on Thursday to speed up permitting for electricity grids and renewable energy projects, approving a proposal it says will accelerate domestic clean power deployment and help curb energy costs. MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee backed measures designed to streamline approval procedures for grid expansions and renewable installations across…
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Europeans Value EU for Peace and Protection Amid Rising Economic Anxieties
Europeans continue to value the European Union for peace, protection and cooperation even as economic anxieties rise, according to a short statement published by the European Parliament. The one-sentence release, credited to the European Union and dated 2026, says Europeans appreciate the EU’s role in enabling a high quality of life, and that this positive…
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EU Law Tracker Wins 2026 Ombudsman Award for Excellence in Open Administration
The European Ombudsman has awarded EU institutions the 2026 Ombudsman Award for Excellence in Open Administration for their EU Law Tracker, recognising a new tool designed to make EU law more accessible to citizens and stakeholders. The prize, announced by the Ombudsman’s office, singles out the collaborative EU Law Tracker as a best-practice example of…
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ECB’s Lagarde: Europe Faces New Geopolitical Shocks
Christine Lagarde’s main message was that while the ECB is returning to conventional monetary policy tools like interest rates, Europe must prepare.
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EU Introduces Temporary €3 Customs Duty on Low-Value Cross-Border Parcels from July 2026
EU to impose temporary €3 customs duty on low-value cross-border parcels from July 2026 The European Commission announced that, starting 1 July 2026, a temporary customs duty of €3 will be levied on low-value parcels imported into the European Union from outside the bloc. The measure targets parcels acquired via e-commerce and aims to address…
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EU Deploys Rescue Teams and Satellite Support for Venezuela Earthquake Response
EU Deploys Rescue Teams and Satellite Support for Venezuela Earthquake Response The European Commission announced a rapid EU-wide response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June. Eight EU member states are dispatching emergency assistance through the EU civil protection mechanism, and the Copernicus satellite service has been activated to aid relief efforts.…
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EU Commits €3.2 Billion Budgetary Support to Ukraine for Recovery and Reconstruction
EU commits €3.2 billion budgetary support to Ukraine amid recovery conference At the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Gdańsk, President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to standing by Ukraine, pledging continued support as Kyiv pursues recovery efforts. The EU announced the first disbursement of €3.2 billion in budgetary support under the…
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EU Extends Condolences Over Venezuelan Earthquakes
EU Extends Condolences Over Devastating Venezuelan Earthquakes The European Union’s leadership has extended condolences to the families of victims after a series of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Síkela and Lahbib conveyed the EU’s solidarity with the Venezuelan people and with those involved in rescue and relief efforts. What happened and…
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European Parliament to Reveal Embargoed Public-Opinion Survey on EU Priorities
The European Parliament will host an embargoed briefing for accredited journalists to unveil results from a new public-opinion survey on citizens’ views of the European Union and its priorities, the institution announced on Thursday. The briefing—restricted to accredited members of the press and held under embargo—will present findings from a survey commissioned by the Parliament…
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EU Parliament Drafts Law to Speed Up Low-Cost Defence Innovation
The European Parliament has published a draft law aimed at accelerating defence innovation in response to the changed security landscape created by Russia’s war against Ukraine, underscoring growing legislative attention in Brussels to fast and lower‑cost military procurement and research. The draft — prepared by the Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee together with its…
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