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Eurostat figures for 2020 found that the EU relies on Russia for 43.6% of its gas and 48.4% of its oil supply, making it difficult for the EU to toughen its stance by imposing an embargo on energy imports.

The Ukraine war: A hidden opportunity for the EU Green Deal

By: EBR | Thursday, March 31, 2022

Russia’s war on Ukraine, while devastating in terms of its humanitarian and economic impact, could have ‘positive’ collateral effects on the European Green Deal

The Commission is also presenting today a new strategy to make textiles more durable, repairable, reusable and recyclable, to tackle fast fashion, textile waste and the destruction of unsold textiles, and ensure their production takes place in full respect of social rights.

Green Deal: New proposals to make sustainable products the norm and boost Europe’s resource independence

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The Commission is presenting today a package of European Green Deal proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that his country might never actually join NATO and Ukrainian officials have indicated they’re open to discussing Ukraine’s status.

How neutral is neutral?

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 30, 2022

It is hard to imagine that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will consider the potential start of Kyiv’s EU membership talks to be compatible with his idea of a ‘neutral’ Ukraine

“Clear communication between governments, industry and consumers” is essential to implement change, the IEA argues.

The War in Ukraine Challenges Europe’s Comfort Zone

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 30, 2022

For decades, EU citizens enjoyed peace, low food prices, and unlimited access to travel and consumer goods. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and the deepening climate crisis—old habits and assumptions must change

When the Commission unveiled its legislative package to ‘decarbonise’ the gas market in December 2021, it left clean energy advocates feeling that industry wolves had just been gifted the keys to the henhouse.

Gas energy communities: Little added value, big risks

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 29, 2022

In a package of legislation aimed at decarbonising gas, tabled in December, the European Commission introduced a new concept: gas citizen energy communities. But it’s a complex, unnecessary idea that could backfire

"The longer the war in Ukraine drags on, the more fragile European unity will be. Differences over a boycott of Russian hydrocarbon imports have been the first fracture line. There will be others".

Are Europeans Ready to Pay the Price for Ukraine’s Sovereignty?

By: EBR | Monday, March 28, 2022

With energy prices rising, EU solidarity with Ukraine may start to wane. Sharing the war’s economic burden will be crucial for keeping the public on board

The European Commission is asking for two significant changes to the Digital Services Act (DSA).

DSA: European Commission pitches crisis management mechanism, supervisory fees

By: EBR | Thursday, March 24, 2022

The European Commission pitched to member states on Tuesday (22 March) two proposals on a crisis management mechanism and a supervisory fee for very large online platforms, with the support of two presentations seen by EURACTIV

The Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age is a special committee of the European Parliament to study the potential implications of AI on society.

EU lawmakers adopt recommendations on Artificial Intelligence

By: EBR | Thursday, March 24, 2022

Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA), a special committee set up in September 2020 to analyse the horizontal impact of Artificial Intelligence on society, has concluded with its own-initiative report, adopted on Tuesday

Food is never waste will support countries in developing a suite of context specific interventions, ranging from policies and regulations to voluntary initiatives, to halve food waste by 2030 and reduce food losses by at least 25%.

Food security: Commission steps up support for global action to transform food systems via eight Global Coalitions

By: EBR | Thursday, March 24, 2022

In light of the dire food security situation and high food prices, the Commission is today stepping up its support to the transformation of food systems by actively engaging in eight global Coalitions for Action

Banks has also lodged a formal complaint with the UK Border Force but, aside from an automated response, is yet to hear back. He also contacted the UK Embassy to Belgium and the UK Mission to the EU.

The horror story of a British journalist detained by UK Border Force

By: N. Peter Kramer | Thursday, March 24, 2022

Martin Banks, a British journalist in Brussels, was stopped and detained by the British police authorities at the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais

n a crisis, leaders are revealed. Europe saw this during the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where many leaders were either elevated in status or their heads rolled over wrong or weak decisions.

Wartime presidents

By: EBR | Thursday, March 24, 2022

For some European leaders, it really could pay off to be a wartime president or prime minister

“Thanks to Kohesio, cohesion policy becomes even more open and transparent. […] Cohesion policy funded projects will have no secrets,” said Commissioner for Cohesion Elisa Ferreira.

EU investment transparency platform leaves anti-graft watchers wanting

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The European Commission has presented a new online tool that gives citizens an overview of big structural investment projects backed by the EU, as the next big step in Brussels’ transparency efforts

In a joint session, foreign and defence ministers are set to greenlight the EU’s future military strategy, the Strategic Compass, which will go for final approval to EU leaders by the end of the week.

Energy on the table as EU foreign ministers meet on Ukraine, defence

By: EBR | Monday, March 21, 2022

The question is how far the bloc is prepared to go should the war in Ukraine escalate further

‘‘With this Directive, we are taking an important step towards gender equality, and shining a light on the problem of unequal pay. It is not only a strong signal stating that we will no longer accept gender-based pay discrimination, but it is also a toolbox to help member states and employers eliminate their gender pay gap in general.’’

Gender pay gap: MEPs back binding pay-transparency measures

By: EBR | Friday, March 18, 2022

The Women’s Rights and Employment committees want EU companies with at least 50 employees to be fully transparent regarding their salaries

EU policymakers proposed the new carbon market for transport and heating in July, as part of plans to meet the EU’s climate change target to cut net emissions 55% by 2030 from 1990 levels.

High energy costs intensify debate over EU plan to decarbonise heating and transport

By: EBR | Friday, March 18, 2022

A European Union plan to charge fuel suppliers for the CO2 emitted by cars and heating buildings is emerging as the most contentious element in a raft of climate change policies the bloc’s member states are negotiating this year

This proposal will ensure more proportionate and effective rules to reduce compliance costs and regulatory burdens for Central Securities Depositories, as well as facilitating their ability to offer a broader range of services cross-border, and improving their cross-border supervision.

Capital Markets Union: Commission proposes simpler rules to make settlement in EU financial markets safer and more efficient

By: EBR | Thursday, March 17, 2022

The European Commission has proposed changes to the Central Securities Depositories Regulation to enhance the efficiency of the EU’s settlement markets, while safeguarding financial stability. Today’s proposal is a key component of the 2020 Capital Markets Union Action Plan

The Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Companies to be more accountable for their social and environmental impact

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Large companies will soon need to publicly disclose detailed information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental risks

The ECB move brings even EU residents under heightened scrutiny and would make it harder for them to operate bank accounts, with one of the sources saying some were already facing restrictions in Spain.

ECB puts Russians in EU, even residents, under scanner

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

European Union regulators have told some banks to scrutinise transactions by all Russian and Belarusian clients, including EU residents, to ensure that they are not used to circumvent Western sanctions against Moscow

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted leaders from the EU’s 27 member countries to agree last week to phase out their reliance on Russian fossil fuels, including by ramping up liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and speeding up deployment of renewable energy.

EU summit draft backs urgent refilling of gas stores for next winter

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

European Union countries should immediately start refilling their gas stores to prepare for next winter and provide a buffer against supply shocks

Polish civil society has stepped in to quickly fill the gap the governing Law and Justice has been slow to do. Poles of all ages and professions are providing help and safety to the 1.7 million Ukrainians seeking shelter in Poland.

The War in Ukraine Could Change Poland

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 16, 2022

To fully restore its image in the EU, Warsaw must show it respects the values Ukraine is fighting for

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