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EU to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035, slash truck and bus emissions

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a ban on new sales of carbon-emitting petrol and diesel cars by 2035, with a view to getting them off the continent's roads by mid-century.

Radio France Internationale

Freedom of speech: Scotland could derail Europe's drive to stop rich people silencing journalists

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered by a car bomb on October 16 2017, near her home in northern Malta. For years she had been reporting on a web of corruption and money laundering on the Mediterranean islands, involving places as far away as Shanghai, London, Baku and Dubai.

The Conversation

Eleven EU countries urge 'great caution' in loosening state aid rules

Eleven European Union countries urged "great caution" in relaxing the bloc's state aid rules in a bid to support Europe's green industry in a global race, saying that risked damaging competition inside the bloc, a document showed.

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European Union increases growth forecast as eurozone dodges recession

Europe's economy will grow more than previously forecast this year as it avoids a winter recession, with inflation expected to ease and gas prices continue to fall.

Radio France Internationale

S. Korea Fines Mercedes, BMW, Audi For Colluding To Manipulate Diesel Emissions

The German automakers were given a combined fine of more than $33 million.

Motor1

Polish president seeks review of judicial reform bill needed for EU funds

Polish President Andrzej Duda said he doubted the constitutionality of judicial reform legislation the country needed to pass to access European Union funds and had decided to refer it to the Constitutional Tribunal for review on Friday.

Reuters

EU leaders plan tougher border controls as more people claim asylum

Funding pledged for cameras, drones and watchtowers, in move criticised by aid agencies and Luxembourg

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UK must quit climate-harming energy charter treaty, experts say

Secret international court system enables fossil fuel firms to sue governments for lost future profits

The Guardian - UK

EU Agrees Tougher Rules for Irregular Migrants

EU leaders have agreed tougher rules aimed at making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The measures are a response to increasing European concern over rising irregular immigration that has become a hot-button issue in several member…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New EU sanctions will target Putin's propagandists, von der Leyen says

New European sanctions against Russia will include new export bans worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) and will take on Russian president Vladimir Putin's propagandists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters

Twitter gets EU yellow card for disinformation reporting effort

Elon Musk's Twitter was hit with a yellow card from the European Commission on Thursday as its reported efforts to tackle disinformation fell short of those by Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and TikTok.

Reuters

EU chief Von der Leyen announces donor conference following Turkey, Syria earthquake

The EU to host a donor conference in March to mobilise international aid for Syria and Turkey following this week's devastating earthquake.

Radio France Internationale

Microplastics: are plastic alternatives any safer for our health?

Plastic pollution is now pervasive in our environment, contaminating everywhere from our homes and workplaces to the planet’s deepest recesses. The problem regularly makes headlines, with the spotlight turned toward ocean pollution in particular.

The Conversation

EU urged to use frozen Russian assets to ‘cover costs of aggression’ in Ukraine

Poland and Baltic states say bloc should seize funds to start rebuilding country, amid questions of legality

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Syria Requests Assistance from EU after Massive Earthquake

Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighboring Türkiye, the European Commission said on Wednesday. "Earlier today, this morning, we have received a request from the government of Syria for assistance through the civil protection mechanism," European Commissioner for crisis…

Reuters

Syria requests EU support for the first time after earthquake

Syria has, for the first time, asked for assistance from the European Union, two days after a devastating earthquake killed more than 11,000 people there and in neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Reuters

EU's green light to state aid for Romanian airport annulled by EU's General Court

The European Commission's 2020 green light for Romania's aid to the Timisoara International Airport in favour of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air, that was provided between 2007 and 2009, has been annulled by the General Court, Europe's second-top court,

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French, German ministers in Washington to defend EU economies

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

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Fortune

The Europe vs. U.S. battle over green subsidies is a big boon for business

Free-market absolutists may find the coming years difficult to watch.

The Guardian - UK

Negotiators make breakthrough in Northern Irish protocol dispute

Agreement on food and animal health checks ‘close to being done’, but no progress on trickier issues

Belfast Live

Progress being made on Brexit NI Protocol deal but difficulties remain, says Maros Sefcovic

It follows reports of a "breakthrough" in negotiations in which the EU will accept a UK proposal for red and green lanes

Chronicle Live

Ryanair and easyJet passengers warned of flight cancellations and delays for holidays

The disruption for travellers comes amid an air traffic control strike in France

Reuters

EU, UK face difficulties on N. Ireland despite progress - Sefcovic

The European Union has made progress in its talks with the UK on the trading arrangements of Northern Ireland but difficulties remain, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said on Monday.

Irish Mirror

Irish Ryanair passengers travelling to and from France urged to check flight status amid cancellations

Passengers should check the Ryanair website or app for flight status updates before travelling to the airport

Reuters

EU says over 10 search and rescue teams mobilised to Turkey after earthquake

More than 10 search and rescue teams from the EU have been mobilised in the wake of the major earthquake that has hit Turkey, a spokesperson for the European Commission told reporters on Monday.

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