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EU hails G7 tax deal but internal divisions might thwart consensus

Some member states, like Ireland and Hungary, are wary of embracing the 15% minimum rate, fearing it will upend their economic model.

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MEPs vote to freeze controversial EU-China investment deal

MEPs deplore the sanctions that Beijing has imposed on five of their colleagues and refuse to open the debate for ratification as long as the punitive measures remain in place.

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Brussels moves to control foreign takeovers of EU companies

The European Commission has proposed a new law to investigate the activity of companies that receive subsides from non-EU governments.

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EU plans to boost power of border agency Frontex raise eyebrows

The move from the European Commission raised concerns due to the ongoing investigations surrounding the border control agency.

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EU's legal action against AstraZeneca: Why now? How will it play out?

After months of accusations and criticism, Brussels has today revealed it's taking AstraZeneca to court.

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'Higher risk, stricter rules': EU's new artificial intelligence rules

Systems considered high risk, such as facial recognition, will be subject to extra scrutiny, says the European Commission.

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In the midst of Europe's 5G rollout, world powers set sights on 6G

The European Union, the United States, Japan, China and South Korea are all making early moves over the next generation of wireless technology.

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'Time is of essence': Brussels urges countries to ratify recovery fund

Commissioner Johannes Hahn says the EU will be ready to raise money on the capital markets by June but cooperation from the 27 member states is required.

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How a court ruling lays the ground for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has set a precedent that European countries could use to make COVID-19 vaccines compulsory.

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EU-China: Sanctions, threats and boycotts see relations decline

Relations between the bloc and Beijing have taken a sudden turn for the worse after Brussels coordinated sanctions with its Western allies.

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The German Constitutional Court has blocked the EU's recovery fund. What happens now?

In a surprising decision, the court prevented the German President from signing off the ratification of the legal text that would enable the Commission to raise funds on the capital markets.

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EU and US kick off diplomatic rapprochement. But will it last?

"It's time for the Atlantic to become, once again, the beating heart of global cooperation," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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EU vaccine passports might not be ready by the summer. Here’s why

Concerns on fundamental rights, discrimination, data privacy, and forgery are poised to become stumbling blocks for the cross-border pass.

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Why doesn't the EU consider Luxembourg a tax haven?

The tiny Grand Duchy has been accused of being a tax haven after the OpenLux investigation revealed the country hosts 55,000 offshore companies.

17 February 2021

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Why do countries see vaccination as a race against each other?

Vaccination has turned into a global race with countries comparing their performance against each other.

3 February 2021

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'Wholly unnecessary': Criticism mounts on Brussels over vaccine furore

It's been a tumultuous last week for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

1 February 2021

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Nord Stream 2: MEPs and US pressure Germany to stop Russia pipeline

MEPs and the US want Germany to halt the gas pipeline project linking Russia to Europe, following the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny.

27 January 2021

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MEPs push for workers to have the right to digitally disconnect

The surge of remote working during COVID lockdowns has highlighted the importance of being able to digitally disconnect once you've done your hours.

26 January 2021

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EU migration chief urges Frontex to clarify pushback allegations

Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, calls on Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to clarify accusations of involvement in migrant pushbacks.

20 January 2021

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EU diplomats on how the bloc is preparing for Biden's administration

EU diplomats share their views on what Trump meant for the transatlantic alliance and how Biden could help repair cut ties.

20 January 2021

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