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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: 2845

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: 2939

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: 3530

EU Agrees New Rules for a more Efficient and Effective Eurojust

On 20 June 2018, EU ambassadors confirmed an agreement reached on 19 June between the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council and the Parliament on rules amending the regulation on Eurojust, the European Union agency for criminal justice cooperation.

World » EU | June 21, 2018, Thursday // 10:55 | Viewed: 3711

Digital Single Gateway: Easier Access to Online Information and Procedures

Coreper today endorsed an agreement between the Bulgarian presidency and European Parliament representatives to set up a single digital gateway which will provide access to online information and procedures, assistance and problem-solving services to citi

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:49 | Viewed: 2762

New Measures to Fight against illegal Competition Practices in the Internal Market

The EU's committee of permanent representatives (Coreper) today endorsed an agreement between the Council, represented by the Bulgarian presidency, and the European Parliament on new measures to bring the enforcement of competition rules in line with the

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:48 | Viewed: 3513

Pensions: Council Agrees its Stance on pan-European Pension Product

The Council has agreed its negotiating stance on a proposal that would make it easier for people to put money aside for their old age.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:47 | Viewed: 2759

Visa Policy: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Visa Code

On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the visa code.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:46 | Viewed: 3198

Schengen Internal Border Controls: Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on the Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code

On 19 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal amending the Schengen border code as regards temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 13:45 | Viewed: 3074

Merkel and Macron Agreed on a Separate Eurozone Budget

France and Germany have agreed to set up a common budget for the eurozone, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, announcing a key reform proposal to bolster the bloc.

World » EU | June 20, 2018, Wednesday // 10:52 | Viewed: 3712

PM Borisov Proposes Closing all Borders in the EU

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov proposes the closure of all borders in the European Union (EU) in order to stop the flow of illegal migrants.

World » EU | June 18, 2018, Monday // 15:43 | Viewed: 6451

Fight against Human Trafficking in Libya: EU Sanctions Six Human Traffickers and Smugglers in line with UN Decision

On 14 June, the Council transposed into EU law sanctions adopted by the United Nations on 7 June, imposing a travel ban and an asset freeze on six human traffickers and smugglers operating in Libya, four of Libyan nationality and two of Eritrean nationali

World » EU | June 15, 2018, Friday // 18:25 | Viewed: 3000

European Parliament Votes for €1 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

A €1 billion macro-financial loan to help Ukraine cover part of its external financing needs in 2018-2019 was approved by Parliament on Wednesday.

World » EU | June 14, 2018, Thursday // 14:47 | Viewed: 2586

EU Budget: Commission Proposes Major Funding Increase for Stronger Borders and Migration

Brussels, 12 June 2018

World » EU | June 12, 2018, Tuesday // 20:50 | Viewed: 2781

The European Commission Opens Competition for a €10 Million Prize for Low-cost Space Launch

The prize, run as part of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot funded under Horizon 2020, the EU’s research and innovation programme, will award €10 million to an innovative, commercially viable and low-cost solution to launch light satellites.

World » EU | June 12, 2018, Tuesday // 15:14 | Viewed: 2493

Matteo Salvini and Viktor Orban form Unlikely Alliance over EU Migrants

The Times - Italy’s new interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has pledged to form an allegiance with the Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, suggesting that Rome will join eastern European nations challenging Brussels over migration rules.

World » EU | June 5, 2018, Tuesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 4819

According to the Top EU Court, Spouses may be of the same Sex

The European Court of Justice, EU’s top court, ruled on Tuesday that married gay couples have the same residence rights as straight couples in Romania in what is considered a landmark case involving a Romanian LGBT activist and his American partner.

World » EU | June 5, 2018, Tuesday // 12:18 | Viewed: 3521

The Political Crisis in Italy is Over

The political crisis in Italy is over after professor Giuseppe Conte has agreed to head the new coalition government formed by the anti-immigrant right-wing League and the 5-star anti-Syndicate Movement, surrendered by global agencies.

World » EU | June 1, 2018, Friday // 10:43 | Viewed: 5434

European Commission Reacts to the US Restrictions on Steel and Aluminium Affecting the EU

Brussels, 31 May 2018

World » EU | May 31, 2018, Thursday // 20:26 | Viewed: 4118

The Italian Police Caught Two Bulgarians with the Personal Data of Thousands

When you go to a country with a different currency from yours, the first thing you do is withdraw money from an ATM to have cash.

World » EU | May 31, 2018, Thursday // 10:42 | Viewed: 3530

The EC has Proposed a Ban on Disposable Plastic Products

The European Commission has proposed a ban on disposable plastic products in the EU.

World » EU | May 28, 2018, Monday // 15:40 | Viewed: 4404
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