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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The dispute over alcohol continues in parliament – experts have different views on the EU distance sale percentage limit

Disagreements arise among experts in Finland regarding whether the country must allow the remote sale of alcohol from other EU countries up to 80% ABV.

Feb 27 • 05:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Then comes the decision on how the collection of your waste will be resolved

New EU legislation will require all property owners in Sweden to establish waste collection points for various recyclables within ten months, creating challenges for older properties in urban areas.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Brussels emphasizes in the European Parliament that the V-16 beacon complies with EU legislation

The European Commission asserts that Spain's requirement for the V-16 beacon does not violate EU laws, as vehicle safety regulations fall within national jurisdiction.

Feb 26 • 18:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women’s Rights: EU Rejects New Fund for Safe Abortions

The EU has rejected a proposal for a new fund aimed at ensuring safe and legal abortion access for all women in the EU.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New IT protection standards in business – implications of the implementation of the NIS2 directive

The EU adopted the NIS2 directive to enhance cybersecurity resilience in critical sectors and services across member states, mandating new obligations for member countries, including Poland, to implement cybersecurity measures.

Feb 26 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: It’s time for the EU to explicitly define 'rape' based on the absence of 'consent' - 'Only 'yes' means 'yes'

The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 13:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

EU Court: Hungary has violated EU legislation

The EU Court has ruled that Hungary violated EU law by failing to renew the broadcasting license of an independent radio station, Klubradio.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Government accelerates work on the patient card. At stake are 3 billion zlotys from the KPO

The Polish government is expediting the development of an electronic patient card as part of its e-health legislation, aiming to secure 3 billion zlotys in digital health funding from the EU.

Feb 24 • 10:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Every day of delay costs. Will Poland manage to use funds from SAFE?

The article discusses the implementation of the SAFE financing instrument in Poland and the challenges posed by legislative amendments and VAT regulations.

Feb 24 • 03:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Trump's New Tariffs, Lex Huawei, and Orbán's Threats

The podcast discusses new tariffs imposed by Trump, a ruling from the US Supreme Court on the legality of tariffs, and implications for EU relations, as well as cybersecurity legislation in Poland known as Lex Huawei.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From video games to the European Commission: the battle for digital rights in the 21st century begins

The Stop Killing Games platform has presented over 1.3 million signatures in Brussels, urging the EU to legislate against the shutdown of online video games, igniting a broader debate on digital content rights.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

European Union: How much should Europe isolate itself?

The EU is debating a significant legislative proposal aimed at strengthening domestic industries, highlighting a conflict over its economic doctrine.

Feb 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What’s coming: an urgent calendar for agriculture in Congress

The article discusses the urgent legislative agenda for Argentina's agriculture sector, focusing on seed laws and the need for the country to approve an agreement with the European Union.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Revealed: how Orbán blocked €90bn loan for Ukraine

Hungary has obstructed a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine by not supporting key legislation needed to approve the funding.

Feb 20 • 19:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

When will SAFE land on the president's desk? The Senate approved important amendments

The Polish Senate has approved amendments to the SAFE legislation aimed at enhancing military support for EU member states, which will now return to the Sejm before being sent to the president for final approval.

Feb 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Surprising Turn in Alcohol Home Delivery Law - Social and Health Committee Released Confidential EU Document from Years Ago

Finland's Social and Health Committee revealed confidential documents containing new insights into the EU Commission's stance on alcohol imports, which could significantly affect the country's alcohol remote sales law.

Feb 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB Official: The digital euro will cost EU banks between 4 and 6 billion over 4 years

The introduction of the digital euro could cost European banks between 4 and 6 billion euros over four years, according to a European Central Bank official.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kristina Kallas: Estonia does not support 'chat control'

Estonian Minister of Education Kristina Kallas announced that Estonia does not support the mandatory surveillance of private internet conversations, known as 'chat control', in the EU discussions.

Feb 19 • 12:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The President Did Not Propose Amendments to SAFE Despite Numerous Doubts and Announcements

The President of Poland failed to submit amendments to the SAFE legislation concerning EU funding for the defense industry, despite prior indications of intent.

Feb 18 • 20:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cars, the EU raises barricades against the Chinese invasion

The EU is taking measures to protect local car manufacturers from the increasing competition posed by Chinese companies in the automotive market.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Europe is only arriving now. The League has been proposing these solutions for years

Andrea Ostellari, Deputy Minister of Justice, emphasizes the effectiveness of new immigration legislation in Italy, asserting that the EU is now aligning with long-standing proposals from the League.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Argentina one step away from being the first country to ratify the Mercosur-EU agreement

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies has approved the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, moving it to the Senate for final voting, positioning the country to be the first to ratify the agreement.

Feb 13 • 02:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Tsiodras to the Commission: Better coordination of national authorities to strengthen the single market for the benefit of entrepreneurship and consumers

Greek MEP D. Tsiodras calls for enhanced coordination among national authorities to simplify EU legislation and strengthen the single market for businesses and consumers.

Feb 12 • 12:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The status of a close person and income tax. The session of the Sejm starts. Where to watch?

The Polish Sejm is set to convene for its 51st session, where members will discuss various legislative matters including amendments related to energy law and tax information exchange.

Feb 12 • 04:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

European Parliament: 'Green light' for 90 billion to Ukraine, but with a warning about corruption

The European Parliament approved legislation for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to address its urgent financing needs amid the war with Russia, while alerting about potential corruption.

Feb 11 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Europe Tightens Migration Policy with Two Key Texts That Complicate Asylum Applications

The European Parliament has approved new legislation that allows member states to return asylum seekers to countries deemed 'safe', complicating the asylum process.

Feb 10 • 20:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

South American country will be a 'third safe country' for migrants expelled from Europe

The European Parliament approved changes to EU regulations defining a 'third safe country' for migrants, which includes several nations and allows member states to send migrants abroad.

Feb 10 • 18:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deputies: the government formalized the call for a session to discuss juvenile criminal reform and the European Union-Mercosur agreement

The Argentine government has called for a parliamentary session to discuss juvenile criminal reform and the EU-Mercosur agreement scheduled for Thursday.

Feb 10 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Only 0.1 percent marked as 'illegal' - What social networks really delete

The article discusses the low percentage of content marked as illegal by social networks in the context of EU regulations, and the ongoing criticism from the U.S. regarding censorship.

Feb 8 • 06:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The party led by the Prime Minister of Poland wants to introduce penalties for desecrating the European Union flag

The political party representing the Polish Prime Minister aims to establish legal protections for the EU flag, reviving a legislative initiative similar to one proposed in 2019 by a now-defunct party, with minor amendments.

Feb 6 • 11:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

New requirement for foreign workers: They will have to learn the Croatian language

Foreign workers in Croatia must learn Croatian to extend their work permits, as mandated by new government legislation to align with EU regulations.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Plenković: In some cities the situation was critical, Dalmatia has our support

The Croatian government is proposing amendments to the Aliens Act to align with EU legislation, aimed at improving conditions for third-country nationals in the context of migration agreements.

Feb 5 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Another politician ends career due to Epstein case. He was supposed to leak secret information from the European Union

Former British minister and US ambassador Peter Mandelson is leaving the House of Lords amidst revelations of his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have prompted the UK government to draft legislation that could strip him of his noble title.

Feb 4 • 08:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

WWF filed a complaint with the EU Commission about predator quota hunting

WWF Finland has filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding a hunting law amendment approved by Parliament, arguing it violates EU nature directives protecting certain predator species.

Feb 3 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Housing Crisis: How the EU Plans to Ensure Affordable Housing

The European Union has unveiled a new initiative aimed at creating affordable housing, with a program introduced by the EU Commission to be legally established this year.

Feb 3 • 13:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Congress: with labor reform at the center of the debate, extraordinary sessions begin

The Argentine Congress has commenced its extraordinary sessions, focusing on labor reform and several other legislative projects including youth penal law, environmental protection, and a trade agreement with the EU.

Feb 2 • 17:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor on the phone will be too expensive

The article discusses the implications of the European Court of Justice ruling on prosecutors' working hours in Poland and the potential need for legislative changes to accommodate new EU regulations regarding their duty organization and compensation.

Jan 16 • 03:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz Zalewski: German Lesson in Cybersecurity

The article discusses Poland's delayed implementation of the NIS2 directive, suggesting that the country has an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of other EU nations and potentially craft exemplary legislation.

Jan 14 • 03:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The legislative pressure on commerce: 3.8 regulations per day

Legislative pressure on commerce has reached a historic record of 3.8 new regulations per day, with 1,411 legislative texts approved or modified in the food sector in 2025, compared to 1,253 the previous year.

Jan 13 • 19:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Autonomous Cars Are Coming to Europe. Poland Is Just Starting to Catch Up

The article discusses Poland's delay in testing automated vehicles compared to other European countries and the implications of new EU legislation and automation on the transport sector.

Jan 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deputy Minister: President's Signature Needed for Poland to Access Digital Platforms

The Deputy Minister emphasizes the need for the President's signature on a law aimed at implementing the EU's Digital Services Act to ensure safer online environments for Polish citizens.

Jan 8 • 07:14 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘Brexit reset’? Starmer prepares a law that will bring Britain closer to the EU. Opposition reacts, saying we will give up freedom

Keir Starmer is preparing legislation aimed at bringing the UK closer to the EU, sparking criticism from the opposition about potential loss of freedom.

Jan 7 • 09:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Defective regulations will open the way to large compensations

Poland will be the EU member state with the broadest application of the NIS2 directive, potentially covering around 40,000 entities, leading to significant compensation claims.

Jan 7 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over his EU ‘reset’ policy

Keir Starmer is preparing for parliamentary confrontations regarding his proposed EU 'reset' policy, which includes legislation aimed at closer regulatory ties with Brussels.

Jan 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Commuter Allowance, Heating, Refueling, USB-C Obligation - What Will Change for Germans in 2026

In 2026, living costs will rise for Germans while introducing overdue rights through new legislation implemented by the government alongside EU mandates and national projects.

Jan 1 • 06:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"Dinosaur of the Year": Negative Award for Union's Agricultural Minister

The Nature Conservation Union (Nabu) awards the 2025 'Dinosaur of the Year' to the Union's state agricultural ministers for opposing important EU legislation aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems.

Dec 29 • 14:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Agnieszka Olszewska, UZP President: Appeals in Tenders Will Be More Expensive

Agnieszka Olszewska discusses the rising costs associated with appeals in public tender processes amid growing calls for the 'Polonization' of public contracts, highlighting the constraints imposed by EU legislation.

Dec 29 • 04:31 UTC

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