European Commission calls for more smoke-free zones to fight cancer
Citing the high number of smoking-related cancer deaths, the European Commission wants to see more smoke-free zones where children and young people gather outdoors.
Von der Leyen: New EU Commission to focus more on economy, security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has today presented her team of Commissioners to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
French candidate for next European Commission Thierry Breton resigns
Thierry Breton’s resignation from the European Commission comes as a surprise as President Ursula von der Leyen is due to present her team of Commissioners for the next term to the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Top EU court confirms multibillion-euro payments for Apple, Google
The European Union’s highest court ordered Apple and Google to pay billions back in taxes and a competition fine respectively, ending long-running legal battles. The two cases were part of EU’s fight to stop tax loopholes and rein in US tech giants.
Germany to bring back checks at all borders amid migration debate
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has ordered passport controls to be resumed along all German land borders in a bid to sharply curb the number of people entering the country without visas.
Draghi: EU needs economic makeover to boost competitiveness
Mario Draghi, Italian economist and special advisor to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has presented his long-awaited report on European competitiveness.