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CO2 Emissions of Heavy-duty Vehicles: Council Adopts Monitoring and Reporting Rules

The Council today adopted a regulation on monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions as well as fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles.

World » EU | June 26, 2018, Tuesday // 10:27 | Viewed: 2188

Hungary and Romania Called on to Correct Significant Budgetary Deviations

On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted a decision establishing that Romania has once again failed to take effective action to correct a significant budgetary deviation.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 19:39 | Viewed: 4180

France's Deficit below 3% of GDP, Procedure Closed

On 22 June 2018, the Council closed the excessive deficit procedure for France, confirming that it has reduced its deficit below the EU's 3% of GDP reference value.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 19:38 | Viewed: 1947

Economic and Fiscal Policies: Country-specific Recommendations Approved

On 22 June 2018, the Council approved draft recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic and fiscal policies for 2018.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 19:37 | Viewed: 2120

EU - African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Future Partnership: Council Adopts Negotiating Mandate

On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted the negotiating mandate for the future agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 11:06 | Viewed: 2167

VAT Fraud: Agreement on Measures to Boost Administrative Cooperation

On 22 June 2018, the Council agreed on measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in order to improve the prevention of VAT fraud.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:46 | Viewed: 2556

VAT Minimum Standard Rate Set Permanently at 15%

On 22 June 2018, the Council adopted a directive making the 15% minimum standard rate a permanent feature of a new VAT system.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:46 | Viewed: 3454

VAT Fraud: EU Approves Cooperation Agreement with Norway

On 22 June 2018, the Council approved an agreement with Norway aimed at boosting cooperation in the area of VAT.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:45 | Viewed: 2479

Eurogroup Statement on Greece of 22 June 2018

Completion of the fourth and final review and growth strategy

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:44 | Viewed: 3017

Leave and Flexible Work for Parents and Carers: Council Agrees General Approach on the Draft Directive on Work-life Balance

On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the directive on work-life balance for parents and carers.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:43 | Viewed: 2178

Coordination of Social Security Systems: Council Agrees General Approach

On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the coordination of social security systems (revision of regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009).

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:42 | Viewed: 2113

Bulgarian Presidency Acts to Move Forward the Social Dimension of the EU

Under the leadership of the Bulgarian Presidency, EU social affairs ministers today took a series of key decisions meant to move forward the achievement of the goals set by the European Council in the social area and to implement the European Pillar of th

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:40 | Viewed: 21601

Eurogroup statement on the Occasion of its 20th Anniversary

Today, the Eurogroup commemorated its first meeting 20 years ago in Luxembourg.

World » EU | June 25, 2018, Monday // 09:39 | Viewed: 2805

EU Looks to Screen Migrants in Africa to Stop Boatloads

ONENEWSNOW - After pushing countries on the continent for years to accept migrants in the midst of the refugee crisis, the leftist European Union (EU) is finally committed to curb immigration and the problems that come with it by pushing to start screenin

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 18:57 | Viewed: 4826

The Bulgarian Presidency Drives the Debate on the Need to Further Promote Inclusive Education in Europe

Ensuring equal access to quality education for all learners is key to achieving more cohesive societies.

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 10:29 | Viewed: 11717

Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Council Reaches General Approach

On 21 June 2018, the Council agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions.

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 10:28 | Viewed: 2877

Eurogroup Statement on the Occasion of its 20th Anniversary

Today, the Eurogroup commemorated its first meeting 20 years ago in Luxembourg.

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 10:27 | Viewed: 3504

Easier Access to Professions: Council Adopts New Measures

The Council today adopted a directive that will require EU member states to carry out a proportionality test before establishing new requirements for professions.

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 10:26 | Viewed: 2658

Posting of Workers: Council Adopts the Directive

On 21 June 2018, the Council adopted the revision of the posting of workers directive.

World » EU | June 22, 2018, Friday // 10:24 | Viewed: 2835

Crime will no Longer Pay: Council Agrees New Rules on Mutual Recognition of Freezing and Confiscation Orders

On 20 June 2018, the Council, following a provisional agreement with the European Parliament, agreed on new rules concerning the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders.

World » EU | June 21, 2018, Thursday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2931

Evidence-based Measures are Crucial for the Drug Policies Effectiveness

On 19-20 June 2018, the Ministry of Interior co-organised the 3rd COPOLAD II Annual Conference ‘Women and drug policy.

World » EU | June 21, 2018, Thursday // 11:00 | Viewed: 3527
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