One in five Europeans exposed to harmful transport noise levels
Traffic noise levels in Europe are too high. According to a report by the EEA, an EU objective to reduce the impact by 30 percent by 2030 will not be reached without further action.
Europeans divided on increased NATO defence spending, survey finds
NATO wants member states to increase their defence spending to 5 percent of GDP.
European Investment Bank to back EU tech start-ups with billions
The aim is to keep more companies in Europe and lower the funding imbalance for start-ups compared to the US.
EU countries agree on better consumer protection in online payments
New EU rules aim to make online payments safer and more transparent, while balancing consumer protection with industry concerns.
Lagarde urges EU to drop veto power, seize chance for ‘global euro’
The removal of a EU member state’s power to veto in certain areas has been debated in recent years.
Germany counting on exemption from EU debt rules for defence boost
The European Commission cannot grant Germany an exemption from EU debt rules to help increase defense spending until the country passes its new budget.