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Berlin annoyed by EU’s reluctance on industrial power tariff

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 09:25
Germany's economy minister has defended plans to subsidise electricity consumption for energy-intensive industries, despite warnings from Brussels and smaller EU member states that it would distort competition on the EU single market.
Categories: European Union

Spain gets thrown EU power market reform hot potato

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 08:55
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Green Brief, our weekly selection of energy and environment news from across Europe. To subscribe, follow this link. You can also subscribe to our daily newsletter here and to our comprehensive weekly update here. When Spain took...
Categories: European Union

Brnabić: Serbia does not have a ‘plan B’ regarding the EU

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 08:21
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić stated that the only option for a sustainable and prosperous future for Serbia is to become a member of the European Union, adding that there is no plan B.
Categories: European Union

Battling Brexit, some British firms turn to invest in Europe

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 08:18
German data show British firms opened 170 foreign direct investment projects in Europe's biggest economy last year, to be compared to the 50 enquiries from British firms recorded in 2015, the year before the Brexit referendum.
Categories: European Union

Von der Leyen’s silence sparks EU election ‘proxy war’ in Italy

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:57
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about experts calling on the German govrenment to break up rail network Deutsche Bahn, the Visegrad Group being divided on migration, and so much more
Categories: European Union

Companies race to secure supplies after China restricts gallium, germanium exports

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:45
Companies caught out by China's decision to restrict exports of two metals widely used in semiconductors and electric vehicles were racing to secure supplies on 4 July as some industry suppliers worried that curbs on rare earth exports could follow.
Categories: European Union

First effects of EU sanctions sting Kosovo

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:43
Kosovo could lose some €500 million in EU funds by the end of 2023 due to sanctions adopted by the European Union following unrest in the north between Kosovar Albanians and Serbs and Pristina’s non-compliance with demands laid down by...
Categories: European Union

Romanian government rushes to patch up budget hole before losing EU funds

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:43
Bucharest urgently seeks money to patch up its huge hole in the budget as it risks losing European funds due to potential non-compliance with deficit targets. The budget deficit reached 2.32% of GDP in the first five months, totalling 36,91...
Categories: European Union

Zelenskyy to visit Bulgaria, invited by new pro-EU government

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:43
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first visit to Bulgaria on Thursday at the invitation of the Bulgarian government in what is considered a sign of appreciation for the country’s military assistance provided to Ukraine so far. Zelenskyy’s visit...
Categories: European Union

German Greens fume after Vučić said they funded protests

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:40
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, speaking on private television TV Prva, said that organisations from Germany like the Heinrich Böll Foundation or the Green party are financing the protests in Serbia and that the authorities in Belgrade have evidence to prove...
Categories: European Union

Spain records lowest unemployment figures since 2008

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:36
The number of unemployed in Spain stood in June at its lowest level since 2008, including a significant drop in the number of young people out of work, fresh government figures published on Tuesday, three weeks ahead of the general...
Categories: European Union

Balancing patients’ privacy and health data’s potential

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:35
European Health Data Space (EHDS) focuses on the primary and secondary use of data. While the primary use of data is data used by citizens and healthcare professionals at the national and EU levels the secondary data is to be used...
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Von der Leyen’s silence sparks EU election ‘proxy war’ in Italy

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:33
The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) is still waiting for current EU Commission chief Von der Leyen to decide whether she wants to re-run for the top job after the 2024 EU elections. Her silence has sparked a hot debate...
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Swedish government initiative wants law changes after Quran burnings

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:23
The Swedish Centre against Violent Extremism (CVE) has called for Sweden to amend its Public Order Act to ensure public events such as Quran burnings can be banned if they threaten national security. There has been an uproar in the...
Categories: European Union

Flanders’ plans for mandatory migrant Dutch language classes may fall through

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:11
Flanders’ aims to make the NT2 language test compulsory for non-EU citizens from 1 September 2023 may face political obstacles and hard-to-reach deadlines that would make it difficult to adopt. The NT2 test, which assesses proficiency in Dutch as a...
Categories: European Union

Ireland announces enhanced support for solar power projects

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:10
The Irish government improved its support for companies switching to solar power on Tuesday, opening up an ongoing scheme providing grants for solar photovoltaic installations to a broader range of businesses. Story updated to correct unit of measurement and statistic The...
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Austria’s 2030 climate targets won’t be met on time

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:08
Austria’s climate target for 2030 will not be reached in time, the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEKP) revealed on Tuesday.
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Dutch, Luxembourgish PMs call for de-escalation between Serbia, Kosovo

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:06
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his Luxembourgish counterpart Xavier Bettel advocated for de-escalation between Serbia and Kosovo on Wednesday at the end of their two-day visit to Serbia and Kosovo. The two-day trip comes amid simmering tensions in the...
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Prominent female Russian journalist and lawyer brutally attacked in Chechnya

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:05
Armed masked men attacked and seriously injured a prominent female Russian journalist and a lawyer in the Russian region of Chechnya on Tuesday morning (4 July) after forcing their car to stop, the journalist, her employer and rights groups said.
Categories: European Union

Soil health: The key role of nutrients [Promoted content]

Wed, 05/07/2023 - 07:00
The EU legislation on soils and nutrient management should promote balanced fertilization and effective soil management, ensuring fertility, productivity, and food security. Balanced fertilization and nitrogen use efficiency are vital to maintain healthy soils and sustainable agricultural and food systems....
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