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‘Shot across the bow’: U.S. steps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 17:15
The United States is making a final pitch to Britain ahead of a UK decision on whether to upgrade its telecoms network with Huawei equipment, amid threats to cut intelligence-sharing ties, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Britain...
Categories: European Union

Future of France’s organic products may lie in hands of large supermarkets

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 16:51
If the production of organic products continues to grow every year in France, mass distribution will supply even more of these products by 2022, according to an analysis note from the Xerfi Precepta Institute. But could such a development prove to be risky? EURACTIV's partner Le Journal de l'environnement reports.
Categories: European Union

The Brief, powered by MPE – An empty tool-box

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 16:28
‘We’ve run out of money’ is the message influential central bankers are passing on to government leaders.
Categories: European Union

No complete agreement before end of 2020, von der Leyen tells UK

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 14:56
The UK and the EU will not be able to agree on every single aspect of their future relationship before the end of the year, and will either have to focus on priority areas or agree an extension period, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday (8 January).
Categories: European Union

Libya PM in Brussels as EU seeks ways to ease crisis

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 14:53
EU leaders met the head of Libya's UN-recognised government on Wednesday (8 January) as they scramble to contain the escalating crisis on their southern flank amid concerns about illegal migration and terrorism.
Categories: European Union

Time for a new deal for our planet, our communities and our future

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 14:23
The transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 is a massive challenge, but also a huge opportunity – a chance to design a socially inclusive, clean future, argue Sharan Burrow, Paul Polman and Laurence Tubiana.
Categories: European Union

French dairy industry ranks first worldwide but farmers don’t reap the benefits

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:28
The concentration of the French dairy industry, which is at the origin of the impoverishment of milk producers, paradoxically ranks the sector above its global competitors, according to a study by France Agrimer. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

Collaborative initiative aims to improve sustainability of EU dairy farming

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 09:00
Eight agricultural sector leaders have announced Farming for Generations, a global collaboration to support dairy farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices that preserve and renew our planet’s resources, respect animal welfare and ensure the long-term economic viability of farms for the next generation.
Categories: European Union

Massive rise in EV charging points needed to reach EU climate goals, analysis finds

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:52
Europe needs fifteen times more electric vehicle public charging points by 2030 to support the EU’s goal of becoming “climate neutral” by mid-century, according to new research published today (8 January).
Categories: European Union

Italy invites ‘everyone’ to the Libyan table

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:46
In today's edition of the Capitals find out about French President Emmanuel Macron's shift on EU enlargement policy, the priorities of Austria's new governing coalition, as well member states' approaches to crises in Iraq and Libya.
Categories: European Union

SOFIA- Protests against the toll system

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:45
Road and bus carriers will start a national protest against the toll system next Monday (13 January). Could this affect the transport of goods and freights, given that which is expected to last for an indefinite period and heavily affect...
Categories: European Union

BRATISLAVA | PRAGUE – Troops in Iraq

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:44
Slovakia has temporarily relocated its seven soldiers, who are part of the NATO training mission in Iraq. But the 40 Czech soldiers and police officers currently deployed in Iraq will remain there. “Further steps will be carried out in consultation...
Categories: European Union

HELSINKI- From Russia with rouble

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:42
Russians celebrate their Christmas around the New Year and for many the chosen holiday destination after Turkey remains their north-western neighbour, Finland. Extra trains are added to routes from St. Petersburg and Moscow to Helsinki and, for the Finnish hotel...
Categories: European Union

BRUSSELS- Dublin debate

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:40
CIRé, an association conducting and coordinating initiatives for refugees and migrants, has denounced measures targeting asylum seekers recently proposed by minister for asylum and migration, Maggie De Block (VDL), saying they have been wrongly presenting applicants as abusing the asylum...
Categories: European Union

DUBLIN – ‘Silent march’ against Poland’s ruling party

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:39
An Irish Supreme Court judge will take a stand against Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party in Warsaw this Saturday, as part of a “silent march” against planned judicial reforms in the country. The Irish Times reports that Mr...
Categories: European Union

MADRID – Sánchez re-elected in tight vote

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:38
Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez was re-elected on Tuesday (7 January) as Spanish prime minister by only two votes (167 in favour, 165 against). Together with left-wing party Podemos, he will lead the first coalition government in the country’s history since...
Categories: European Union

Germany missed EU deadline to submit national climate plan

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:38
All EU member states should have submitted their climate protection plans for the coming decade to the European Commission by 31 December 2019. But some missed the deadline, including Germany. EURACTIV.de reports.
Categories: European Union

BERLIN – ‘New blood’ for the Grand Coalition?

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:37
The head of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder, called for a cabinet reshuffle on Monday (6 January). He told the newspaper Bild am Sonntag ‘that we should rejuvenate and renew the government team by...
Categories: European Union

PARIS / ZAGREB – A different method for EU accession

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:35
During a meeting with Croatian Prime minister Andrej Plenković in Paris on Tuesday (7 January), French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to soften his tough stance on enlargement, saying he was open to changing the methodology under which EU accession is...
Categories: European Union

ROME – Italy invites ‘everyone’ to the Libyan table

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 08:31
Partners like the US, as well as Russia, Egypt and Turkey are crucial to finding a solution to the Libyan crisis, said Italy’s foreign affairs minister Luigi Di Maio after a meeting with Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Istanbul. “It’s...
Categories: European Union

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