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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Evaluated the 'Made in Europe' rules: autonomy is needed

The European Commission proposes that companies seeking public funding must meet minimum requirements for goods or components to be produced within EU member states, impacting strategic sectors like automotive and green technology.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Center Party, Isamaa, and independent deputies seek the repeal of ETS2

The Center Party and Isamaa, along with independent deputies, have proposed a parliamentary motion to the European Commission and member states to initiate a comprehensive reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and repeal ETS2.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

European Commission: Fill Your Gas Storage

The European Commission urges member states to fill their gas storage early to prevent competition for supplies and rising prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels asks states to reduce their gas storage filling targets

The European Commission is urging member states to lower their gas storage targets and adopt a more gradual approach to refilling in response to rising energy prices following the conflict in Iran.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The European Commission urges EU countries to reduce gas stocks by 10%

The European Commission has called on EU member states to reduce their gas storage levels as inflation and energy prices rise due to geopolitical tensions in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

EU calls for a reduction of natural gas storage filling targets due to the war in the Middle East

The European Commission is urging EU member states to lower natural gas storage filling targets from 90% to 80% in response to price pressures caused by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU calls for a reduction in natural gas storage targets

The European Commission has urged EU member states to lower their natural gas storage targets to alleviate price pressures exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: 'Fill the natural gas storage now' - Commission's warning to the 27

The European Union urges member states to quickly fill their natural gas storage facilities due to concerns about rising competition and prices resulting from the crisis fueled by the conflict in Iran.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Bill Decree, Brussels approves

The European Union has reached a compromise allowing member states to negotiate with the Commission regarding energy regulation distortions, particularly concerning the Emission Trading System (ETS).

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Financial Times: The EU Commission asks member states to lower gas storage targets

Due to the Iranian war, the EU Commission suggests member states aim for a lower gas storage target of 80% capacity.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

FT: EU Commission urges member states to lower gas storage targets

The EU Commission is asking member states to reduce their gas storage filling targets in response to rising prices and supply issues exacerbated by the Iran crisis.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Czechia received approximately 15 billion from the EU for housing, transport, and energy

The European Commission has allocated โ‚ฌ614 million (about CZK 15 billion) to Czechia from a special recovery fund to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis, assisting various projects in housing, sustainable mobility, and infrastructure.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

EU to push Ukraine loan โ€˜one way or the otherโ€™ โ€“ von der Leyen

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will push forward with a loan for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto, linked to oil supply disputes between Ukraine and Hungary.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Energy Crisis in the EU / Commission Sees Solutions Mainly in Changes in Emission Trading

The European Council meeting did not provide clear resolutions for the ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Von der Leyen promises to find ways to disburse 90 billion euros in loans to Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will find ways to disburse the promised 90 billion euros in loans to Ukraine despite opposition from Hungary.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Emission allowances work, but need modernization, said von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen announced that the emissions trading system is functioning but requires modernization to improve flexibility.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

We will lend Ukraine 90 billion euros one way or another, said von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will provide financial assistance to Ukraine, amounting to 90 billion euros, emphasizing the EU's commitment to support the country amid its ongoing challenges.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Measures for fuel - electricity requested by the '27' from the Commission, the conclusions of the Summit

EU leaders urge the European Commission to take immediate action to address the rising energy prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Merz asks the EU Commission to find alternative loan opportunities for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges the EU to explore other lending options for Ukraine following Hungary's veto against a proposed โ‚ฌ90 billion loan.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Last year, 228 tons of non-compliant products were removed from the market

In 2025, Estonia recalled 228 tons of products that did not comply with EU food safety regulations following alerts from the European Commission.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Brussels: "Trump Tower" sends a strong message to the '27' meeting

Activists intervened at the European Commission building in Brussels, protesting against the EU's dependencies on the US and the agenda of Donald Trump during a summit of EU leaders.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

EU leaders await whether Orbรกn accepts the Commission's concessions in the oil pipeline dispute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn's decision on accepting EU concessions regarding a loan to Ukraine is uncertain as tensions rise around the oil supply from Russia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The EU wants to facilitate the establishment of companies operating throughout the union

The EU Commission has announced an initiative aimed at simplifying the process of establishing businesses that can operate across all member states.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Peล‚czyล„ska-Naล‚ฤ™cz: Investments should drive development, not just patch needs

The European Commission proposes a centralized one-plan implementation of cohesion policy for EU member states, impacting Poland's approach to regional investments.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels launches the EU Inc model, a virtual regime to create companies in 48 hours for 100 euros across the EU

The European Commission has introduced the EU Inc model, enabling the creation of companies within 48 hours at a cost of 100 euros, aimed at enhancing the single market by reducing administrative barriers.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Inc: The Commission presented its proposal for a single market

The European Commission proposed a unified corporate governance framework in the EU to reduce bureaucracy and boost entrepreneurship, as announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU Inc. - A Company in 48 Hours and One Market for the Entire EU

The European Commission introduces EU Inc., a new initiative aimed at simplifying the business registration process across the EU, allowing entrepreneurs to establish companies online within 48 hours.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels presents its major bet to boost company creation: establish companies "in 48 hours, at a cost of 100 euros and all in digital format"

The European Commission has unveiled EU Inc., a new corporate law framework aimed at simplifying the process of establishing companies in the EU.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Orbรกn to Ukraine: "No oil, no money". The EC offers assistance [CORRESPONDENCE FROM BRUSSELS]

The ongoing dispute between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine over oil supplies via the damaged Druzhba pipeline threatens the European Commission's financial support plans for Ukraine.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Von der Leyen visits Australia regarding trade agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Australia to discuss advancing the EU-Australia trade agreement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

EU Law: How the new legal form 'EU Inc.' is supposed to make Europe a start-up wonderland

The European Commission's new proposal for a legal structure called 'EU Inc.' aims to streamline regulations for start-ups across the EU, fostering growth and innovation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Reference to โ‚ฌ90bn loan and 20th sanctions package dropped from EU statement on Druzhba pipeline

The European Commission altered a statement regarding the Druzhba pipeline by removing references to a โ‚ฌ90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Von der Leyen: EU helps to reopen damaged oil pipeline in Ukraine

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will assist in the reopening of the damaged pipeline that pumps Russian oil to Hungary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Poses Grave Environmental Threat, EU States Warn

Eight EU countries have expressed concerns to the European Commission about a damaged Russian LNG tanker adrift in the Mediterranean, citing significant environmental risks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The EU will help restore the operation of the 'Druzhba' pipeline

The European Commission announced plans to assist in the restoration of Russian oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline, which has been inactive since late January following damage caused by a Russian offensive.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The European Commission is reforming the carbon market reserve before the ETS review

The European Commission plans to propose reforms to the carbon market stability reserve ahead of a review of the emissions trading system (ETS) this summer.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Nine EU countries warn of major environmental disaster risk due to Russian tanker

Nine EU countries have alerted the European Commission about the environmental risks posed by a drifting Russian LNG tanker in the Mediterranean Sea.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

European Commission President: The EU will help restore the operation of the "Druzba" pipeline

The European Commission is providing technical support and funding to assist in the restoration of the Druzba oil pipeline, which has been out of service since January due to damage from a Russian attack, causing political tensions between Kyiv and Hungary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

EU Commission: This is how von der Leyen plans to reduce electricity prices

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, outlines strategies to reduce electricity prices amid rising energy costs in Europe.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels proposes to lower electricity taxes to reduce costs and 'prevent premature closures' of nuclear plants

The European Commission is proposing measures to lower electricity taxes and stabilize carbon emission prices to reduce energy costs and prevent early closures of nuclear power plants amid rising oil prices.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway requests an extended deadline for implementing EU directive

Norway has requested the European Commission for an extended deadline to implement a new directive related to wastewater management, citing the need for time to upgrade numerous facilities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Former EU Chief Diplomat Borrell: EC Leader Unduly Favors the U.S. and Israel

Former EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell criticized the European Commission's leadership for favoring U.S. and Israeli interests over international law regarding military actions against Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Disgraces of Von der Leyen: 'She acted more like a regional German politician than as President of the European Commission'

Ursula von der Leyen's leadership style is being criticized as overly personal and disconnected from EU collective decision-making, particularly following her recent contradictory statements regarding Europeโ€™s role in global affairs.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The war increases migration risks for the EU

The EU faces increasing migration risks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar 15 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Von der Leyen calls for intensification of "migration diplomacy" in light of a potential "prolonged" war in the Middle East

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges EU leaders to enhance 'migration diplomacy' due to the uncertain future following the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the EU Commission: The legal form EU Inc. lands as a doormat

The EU Commission aims to facilitate the establishment of young companies in Europe through a proposed EU Inc. framework, which has been criticized as lacking ambition.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The War and the New International Disorder

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of a rules-based international order in safeguarding EU interests amid growing geopolitical complexities.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

From success to success

Roxana Minzatu, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, praised significant Greek labor market reforms during her recent visit to Greece.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The EU plans to ban large nitrous oxide canisters from 2027

The European Commission has proposed a ban on large nitrous oxide canisters to address health concerns related to their misuse for recreational purposes, set to be enacted across the EU from 2027.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

ZF CEO Miedreich: 'The EU Commission continues its industrial policy ghost drive'

Matthias Miedreich, CEO of ZF, criticizes the EU Commission's new car emissions rules proposals, stating they fail to help the climate or prevent job cuts in the automotive industry.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:28 UTC

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