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The path to EU membership: Where do the candidate countries stand?

How much progress are the candidate countries making towards joining the EU? In its annual Enlargement Package, the European Commission has presented a comprehensive assessment of the progress and current status of all candidate and potential candidate countries.

Georgia, Moldova votes marred by Russian meddling, threatening EU paths

Heavily contested parliamentary elections in Georgia, presidential elections and a referendum on European Union membership in Moldova: both countries were closely watched by the EU with an eye to enlargement, but took different turns towards that goal. At the same time, the votes were allegedly stained by Russian interference.

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More companies in the EU will have to pay for polluting wastewater

European Union countries have agreed tougher rules on the management of waste water from companies that pollute water as a by-product of their production. The agreement was followed by mixed reactions from, among others, German interest groups and associations.

EU finance ministers agree on new rules to tackle VAT fraud  

European Union finance ministers have agreed new rules on value-added tax (VAT). The rules, which will come into force in 2030 and have yet to be approved by the European Parliament and the member states, are designed to combat VAT fraud and strengthen the EU’s competitiveness.

Major new EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars take effect

Major new EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars take effect

Germany opposed new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which entered into force on Wednesday (30 October). The country has a major car industry and several large German brands have invested in the Chinese market and rely on sales in China.

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EU Elections Spotlights

From 6 to 9 June 2024, EU citizens will vote to elect their national representatives to the European Parliament. Covering this key political event in EU affairs, the European Newsroom (enr) provides verified, independent and reliable content produced by the news agencies involved in the project.

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Europe on the move: how the EU is promoting safe and sustainable transport

From roads to rail and from rivers to the skies: the EU has a significant role in regulating transport across the continent. In this video, the European Newsroom explores how the EU is promoting safe and sustainable transport and which challenges lie ahead for the sector.

What is the European Union doing to improve citizens’ health?

What has the European Union been doing for the health of its citizens and how has its approach changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? In this video, the European Newsroom explores how the EU has been working towards a more robust health strategy and which health challenges the bloc faces today.

Europe in Brief

More companies in the EU will have to pay for polluting wastewater

European Union countries have agreed tougher rules on the management of waste water from companies that pollute water as a by-product of their production. The agreement was followed by mixed reactions from, among others, German interest groups and associations.

EU finance ministers agree on new rules to tackle VAT fraud  

EU finance ministers agree on new rules to tackle VAT fraud  

European Union finance ministers have agreed new rules on value-added tax (VAT). The rules, which will come into force in 2030 and have yet to be approved by the European Parliament and the member states, are designed to combat VAT fraud and strengthen the EU’s competitiveness.

Major new EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars take effect

Major new EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars take effect

Germany opposed new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which entered into force on Wednesday (30 October). The country has a major car industry and several large German brands have invested in the Chinese market and rely on sales in China.

Videos

Europe on the move: how the EU is promoting safe and sustainable transport

From roads to rail and from rivers to the skies: the EU has a significant role in regulating transport across the continent. In this video, the European Newsroom explores how the EU is promoting safe and sustainable transport and which challenges lie ahead for the sector.

What is the European Union doing to improve citizens’ health?

What has the European Union been doing for the health of its citizens and how has its approach changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? In this video, the European Newsroom explores how the EU has been working towards a more robust health strategy and which health challenges the bloc faces today.

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