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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‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels urges the new Fiscal Authority to 'not receive instructions' from the Ministry: 'Spain must ensure compliance with the directive'

The European Commission has urged Spain's new Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) to maintain independence from government directives in the appointment of its leadership.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

TVNET FROM STRASBOURG โŸฉ Inese Vaidere: "Returning to Russian oil and gas is not acceptable"

Inese Vaidere, an MEP from the European People's Party, discusses the pressing issues surrounding energy prices and the need for reform in the European energy sector.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:00 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the European Commission Yield? It's About the Ban on Russian Gas

The European Commission may reconsider its plans for an immediate ban on Russian gas purchases due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, which is affecting energy supplies.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:11 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

European Commission calls on countries to slow down the filling of gas storage

The European Commission urges member states to reduce their gas storage filling targets amid rising energy prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Who is Marta Kos, the European Commissioner accused of working with UDBA

Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, faces renewed accusations of collaborating with Yugoslavia's secret police, UDBA, amid claims of newly surfaced evidence.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:32 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania received 50 million euros in RRF funds

Lithuania has received 50 million euros in RRF funds as part of its recovery plan, with finance minister Kristupas Vaitiekลซnas announcing the news.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:52 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The European Commission proposes changes to the ETS

The European Commission is planning several changes to the emissions trading system (ETS), though most member states did not support the most aggressive measures during a recent summit in Brussels.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland and Italy press for ETS. Brussels promises corrections, and Tusk speaks of success

Poland and Italy have urged the European Commission to revise the ETS framework amid energy cost concerns, while Tusk highlights progress in discussions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Secret videos revealing discussions of corruption released in Slovenia before elections; Prime Minister requests investigation by the European Commission

Secret recordings discussing corruption among high-ranking officials in Slovenia have been made public ahead of crucial elections, prompting Prime Minister Golob to call for an investigation by the European Commission.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Heat after the European Commission report on Polish media. In the background TV Republika

The head of the National Broadcasting Council criticized the European Commission's positive assessment of the Polish public media situation post-2023 changes, asserting the public broadcaster has not regained its market position.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:06 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 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Von der Leyen: Europe is not immune to high energy prices - Need for measures

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the need for measures to combat rising energy prices influenced by conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:30 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The plan of Moncloa for the crisis of the war in Iran: shield for the vulnerable and a 'recasting' of measures that the Congress rejected

The Spanish government is finalizing a plan to address rising prices due to the war in Iran, amid political pressure and with the need to comply with European Commission guidelines.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:07 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

K. Vaitiekลซnas responds to the sale of part of the Vilnius cogeneration plant

Lithuanian Finance Minister K. Vaitiekลซnas addressed the recent sale of shares from the Vilnius cogeneration plant during a government hour in the Seimas, asserting the sale aligned with commitments to the European Commission and emphasizing confidence in the company unless proven otherwise.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The system for preventing conflict of interest is well set, writes the ministry to the European Commission

The Czech Ministry asserts to the European Commission that its conflict of interest prevention system is effective.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:16 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The European Court of Auditors warns against the planned agricultural reform

The European Court of Auditors has cautioned that the European Commission's planned agricultural policy reform for 2028-2034 may significantly distort the market and put farmers in member states at a disadvantage.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Second blow for Almeida in Brussels: the European Commission will investigate environmental irregularities in Valdemingรณmez

The European Commission is set to investigate environmental irregularities at the Valdemingรณmez waste incinerator in Madrid following complaints from local residents and the Federation of Neighborhood Associations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lesbos: The Commission on the Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease - 'It is important to take immediate measures'

The European Commission has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at a livestock facility on Lesbos and emphasizes the need for rapid response measures from Greek authorities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Increased controls, tax on small packages, investigation by the European Commission... Shein faces challenges to relaunch in France

Shein struggles to regain its footing in France amidst increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges concerning its marketplace.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:25 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

R. Sinkeviฤius says that the EC will create a working group to combat threats from drones and balloons

The European Commission is forming a working group to address threats posed by drones and balloons, as discussed in a recent meeting by Lithuanian officials.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The EC approved Lithuania's decision to redistribute 618 million euros: here's where it will go

Lithuania's decision to redistribute 618 million euros for various national priorities related to security, resilience, and preparedness has been endorsed by the European Commission.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

NSGK supports EK's drone combat plan, chairman calls balloon inclusion a diplomatic success

Lithuania's NSGK endorses the European Commission's plan to regulate drones, highlighting the inclusion of balloons as a diplomatic achievement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:04 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Von der Leyen in Australia on Monday โ€“ Completing the bilateral trade agreement

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Australia next week to finalize a bilateral trade agreement after years of negotiations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:25 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The EC confirmed that Belarus unlawfully detained Lithuanian carriers' property

The European Commission has confirmed that Belarus has unlawfully detained property belonging to Lithuanian carriers, leading to significant losses and legal discussions at the international level.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Former EC Vice President Davignon to Stand Trial for Involvement in Three War Crimes

Former Belgian diplomat and European Commission Vice President ร‰tienne Davignon is set to face trial in Belgium for his involvement in war crimes linked to the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico's coalition repeals the amendment to the whistleblower law. The Constitutional Court and the European Commission were against it.

The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The European Commission is concerned about the imminent expiration of a mechanism to combat the dissemination of child pornography images

The European Commission expresses concern over the upcoming expiration of a voluntary mechanism for detecting child pornography images on online platforms and messaging services.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:41 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

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