Brussels wants to ban smoking on terraces, parks, and bus stops
The Government of Spain is in favor and highlights that it is already working on a legislative reform to expand the places where smoking is prohibited
EU Commission: current asylum rules remain binding for the Netherlands
BRUSSELS (ANP) – The EU rules for asylum and migration “remain binding for the Netherlands”, emphasizes a spokesperson for the European Commission. This remains the case until a possible amendment of the EU treaty. The spokesperson says this in an initial response to the Dutch request for an exception to the asylum policy, during a daily press conference.
Reactions to the portfolio are not unambiguous, according to political scientists, the ambitions were higher
Síkela stated on social media that the portfolio of international partnerships provides an opportunity to focus on strengthening European economic security, diversifying suppliers of critical raw materials, and opening new markets to European companies.
The EU will allocate an additional 14 million to the Canary Islands to alleviate the migration crisis
Schinas sends a “simple but firm message of unity and solidarity” from the EU with the Spanish population and the Islands.
Šefčovič: Balance is needed between climate goals and competitiveness
Maroš Šefčovič commented on Mario Draghi’s report on the future of EU competitiveness.
Finished: Applies for 40 billion from the EU fund
The Swedish government has completed its application to receive 40 billion kronor from the EU recovery fund. The finance minister hopes that the funds will start being disbursed next year.