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EU strengthens rules on right to vote
New EU rules will help to strengthen the electoral rights of EU citizens living in another EU country. The rules will provide proactive information to citizens about their voting rights…
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guatemala
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1199 of 12 June 2025 concerning restrictive measures…
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EU Council Advances Bid to Ease Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Rules
Simplification: Council agrees position on sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness Brussels, 24 June 2025 — In a significant move aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on…
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EU–Canada summit 2025: outcome documents
At the 20th EU–Canada Summit held in Brussels on 23 June 2025, leaders of the EU and Canada reaffirmed their strong political, economic and strategic partnership through the adoption of…
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Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: EU imposes restrictive measures on five Syrian individuals associated with the former Assad regime for supporting crimes against humanity and for fueling sectarian violence
The Council imposed restrictive measures on five persons responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Syria, including supporting the use of chemical weapons under the al-Assad regime, and…
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New EU labels to help consumers choose more repairable electronics
Do you know what the reparability score labels mean?Repairability scores range from A (most repairable) to E (least repairable).How are they measured? They are based on 6 factors: Disassembly depthFasteners Tools Spare…
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Europe’s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
Press releasePublished 20 Jun 2025Imagephoty by Karli Cumber on UnsplashFrom Europe’s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according…
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EU calls for greater efforts to protect youngsters’ mental health in digital era
The Council is calling on EU countries and the Commission to better protect the mental health of children and adolescents, by promoting the safe and healthy use of digital tools.…
Economy
Innovation vs. Overregulation: The Recipe for a Competitive EU
The topic was discussed by the speakers during the second panel "Completing the EU Single Market and Reducing the Administrative Burden" of Green Transition 5.0 Europe must focus on investing…
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Ryanair boss earns one of the biggest bonuses in European corporate history
The CEO of Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, has secured a bonus worth more than €100 million. It will be one of the biggest bonuses in European corporate history.…