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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Germany's Bundestag Approves Stricter Asylum Rules

Germany's Bundestag has approved a bill to tighten asylum rules while easing asylum seekers' access to the labor market, implementing EU directives into German law.

Feb 27 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein File: The Commission Calls for an Investigation into Mandelson - What is Being Sought

The European Commission has requested an investigation into former Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson for potential breaches of ethics rules related to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 27 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Extra Champions League qualification spot explained as Man Utd and Liverpool get horror scenario

UEFA's new rules could lead to fewer Premier League teams qualifying for the Champions League next season, as the league race becomes more competitive based on previous European performances.

Feb 27 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Investigation into Peter Mandelson after Revelations of Ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The European Union has requested an investigation into Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of documents suggesting potential violations of EU commissioner rules.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Madrid Rules the Best European Destinations for This Year

Madrid has been named the top European destination for 2023 by European Best Destinations, highlighting its cultural offerings and vibrant lifestyle.

Feb 24 • 08:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Lagarde, golden salary in defiance of ECB rules

Christine Lagarde is facing criticism for receiving a dual salary package that exceeds ECB regulations while calling for moderation in salaries.

Feb 24 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Lagarde: Strong criticism for the 140,000 euros she receives from the BIS

Christine Lagarde faces backlash for her annual salary of 140,000 euros from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), contradicting ECB rules against simultaneous payments from multiple sources.

Feb 23 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FT: Lagarde receives €140,000 annually from BIS despite 'block' on third-party payments for ECB employees

The news reveals that ECB President Christine Lagarde receives €140,000 annually from the Bank for International Settlements, stirring controversy within the European Central Bank due to internal rules against third-party remuneration.

Feb 23 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lagarde reaffirms her commitment to the ECB and rules out early resignation

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, asserts her intention to serve her full term until October 2027 and warns about potential economic risks due to new U.S. tariffs.

Feb 22 • 17:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Budget Council warns that new European rules will allow Fico's government high deficits without consolidation

Slovakia may meet European budgetary rules even with a deficit of 6% in an election year, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility under new rules.

Feb 20 • 17:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

X Network Appeals Against 120 Million Euro Fine. It Received It for Violating Content Rules

Social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has appealed a 120 million euro fine imposed by the European Commission for violating digital content regulations.

Feb 20 • 16:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The EU wants to change baggage rules for low-cost airlines. What are they planning?

The European Parliament has approved a position to revise EU regulations regarding passenger rights for airlines, including changes to carry-on baggage policies.

Feb 19 • 18:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Carlos Cuerpo rules out attempting to go to the European Central Bank in the accelerated distribution of positions in the EU: "I will not run"

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has announced he will not seek a position in the European Central Bank's executive board, instead opting to support a national candidate.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nuclear Deterrence: Merz Rules Out Nuclear Armament of Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out the acquisition or development of nuclear weapons by Germany, emphasizing adherence to existing treaties.

Feb 18 • 08:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany and France Call for Simplifying Financial Rules in the European Union

Germany and France proposed measures to simplify financial regulations in the EU, urging the European Commission to present an ambitious package to ease the burden on companies.

Feb 17 • 17:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Call to Buy European Products Sparks Discussions on the EU Industry Vision

The European Commission plans to propose new rules requiring strategic sector companies to produce in Europe to receive public funds, causing debate over the definition of 'European preference.'

Feb 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Macron Knocks on Moscow's Door Again: A European Initiative or a Diplomatic Adventure?

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for renewed dialogue with Russia amid ongoing tensions, emphasizing the need for Europe to define coexistence rules with Moscow post-Ukraine conflict.

Feb 16 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Byd wants to be European. Okay with the new rules but Brussels should be clear

BYD is committed to establishing a strong presence in Europe, supported by new production facilities in Hungary and tailored products for the European market.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Western rules-based order ‘no longer exists’ – Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asserted that the post-Cold War liberal international order is over, urging European nations to adapt by increasing their defense spending amid economic challenges.

Feb 13 • 20:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The "General Cleanup" of European Rules Aims to Reduce Bureaucracy

European regulations are undergoing a major overhaul intended to lessen bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Acting in Concert": ECJ criticizes strict rules for shareholders

The European Court of Justice has criticized Germany's rules on shareholder voting rights, ruling them to be in violation of the EU Transparency Directive.

Feb 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Commission targeted over the €10 billion in Hungary – Recommendation for cancellation from legal advisor of the CJEU

The European Commission is under scrutiny regarding its decision to release €10 billion to Hungary, prompted by a legal opinion stating that the Commission violated its own rules in doing so.

Feb 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

European Parliament ratifies deportation of immigrants to countries outside the bloc

The European Parliament has approved stricter immigration rules that allow for the deportation of immigrants to third countries even if they have no ties to those countries.

Feb 11 • 12:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Human Rights Watch criticizes European legal amendments that threaten the right to seek asylum

Human Rights Watch has condemned European Parliament votes on new asylum rules, arguing they jeopardize the right to seek asylum in the EU.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Breakthrough in EU migration policy. New asylum rules adopted

The European Parliament has adopted changes to the EU asylum procedures aimed at expediting the processing of asylum applications.

Feb 11 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

EU lawmakers back tougher asylum rules allowing fast-track rejections

EU lawmakers have approved tighter asylum regulations that enable fast-track rejections and the transfer of asylum seekers to designated safe countries, reflecting a notable shift in migration policy amidst increasing anti-immigration sentiment.

Feb 10 • 23:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

European Parliament approves rules to strengthen immigration measures

The European Parliament has definitively adopted new immigration policies that enable member states to return asylum seekers to countries outside their origin, considered 'safe' by Europe.

Feb 10 • 22:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Europe advances towards the creation of immigrant deportation centers outside the EU

The European Parliament has approved stricter asylum rules that facilitate the deportation of asylum seekers and the establishment of deportation centers outside the EU.

Feb 10 • 19:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MEPs approved rules for faster and more effective asylum procedures

The European Parliament has approved new regulations aimed at streamlining asylum processes across member states.

Feb 10 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Meta, the EU against WhatsApp: violated AI rules

The European Commission has warned WhatsApp about provisional measures for excluding rival AI assistants, claiming that Meta has violated EU antitrust regulations.

Feb 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

EU demands TikTok to change 'addictive design' and threatens to impose million-dollar fines

The European Union stated that TikTok must change its 'addictive design' or face heavy fines under the bloc's digital content rules, provoking a strong reaction from the Chinese-owned platform.

Feb 6 • 13:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Brussels: TikTok violates rules. Addictive design harms users

The European Commission has preliminarily found that the Chinese social media platform TikTok's addictive design violates the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

Feb 6 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

European Union accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and demands changes to protect users

The European Union has accused TikTok of violating digital rules by employing 'addictive design' features, such as autoplay and infinite scrolling, sparking a preliminary investigation into the app's operational model.

Feb 6 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Volkswagen and Stellantis urge the EU to favor local automotive industry

Volkswagen and Stellantis have called on Brussels to adjust purchase subsidies and procurement rules to favor locally produced vehicles over imports, emphasizing the need for clear labeling and additional incentives for European-made electric cars.

Feb 5 • 15:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government relies on European rules, which allow for a 5-percent deficit, economist Šuster says

Economist Šuster argues that while the Slovak government's priority is to adhere to European fiscal rules, these rules permit a budget deficit of up to 5 percent.

Feb 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Dangerous toxin in children's food: EU demands urgent tightening of rules

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for stricter regulations on cereulide toxin in infant formula following a product recall of major global brands in dozens of countries, including Croatia.

Feb 2 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"As if they wanted it to fail" - Entrepreneur criticizes Europe's energy transition

British energy entrepreneur Greg Jackson criticizes European energy policy in the "Klima-Labor" podcast, highlighting flawed market rules, strong lobby influence, and rising electricity prices as threats to the energy transition.

Feb 2 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Spain Goes Against the Tide: 500,000 Undocumented Migrants Gain Legal Status

Spain's government breaks from the European trend of tightening immigration rules by approving a plan to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, citing the need for migration to support the economy.

Feb 2 • 14:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

IŽA: The EP working group's refusal to listen to the IŽA expert raises doubts about transparency goals

The European Parliament working group's denial to hear from an IŽA expert blocks the opportunity to present legal arguments regarding a case won by IŽA against the European Commission about LRT funding compatibility with state aid rules.

Feb 2 • 09:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Lufthansa introduces new rules: Passengers are advised to inform themselves before traveling

Lufthansa has become the first European airline to completely ban the use of power banks in its aircraft cabins due to fire risks associated with these devices.

Jan 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

TikTok Tightens Age Verification Rules in the European Union

TikTok is set to implement new age verification technology for users in the European Union amidst growing calls for stricter regulations on social media use among those under 16.

Jan 16 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The European Court rules that the refund of an airline ticket due to flight cancellation must include the intermediary's commission

The European Court of Justice has ruled that airlines must include intermediary commission fees in the refund amount for cancelled flights, following claims from KLM passengers who received reduced refunds from Opodo.

Jan 15 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

If you're traveling through this European country, beware of the new rules; the fine is 200 euros

Austrian authorities have significantly increased fines for driving on highways without a valid vignette, raising the penalty for cars up to 3.5 tons from 120 to 200 euros.

Jan 13 • 16:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Awakening of the Noble European Dream

The article discusses the impact of American protective influence on Europe, leading to a belief in the triumph of reason over force since the founding of the UN, while exploring H. L. A. Hart's philosophical perspective on governance through rules as a noble aspiration.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Croatia has 43 wolf packs, situation good only in one region. New rules are coming

Croatia is preparing a new wolf management plan as it has 43 wolf packs, with a stable population only in the alpine region, following a change in the wolf's protection status by the European Commission.

Jan 11 • 08:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Right of withdrawal, information... France tightens rules on online sale of financial services

France has implemented new, stricter regulations for online financial services aimed at enhancing consumer protection, following a European directive.

Jan 6 • 12:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The ban is lifted, but the rules are stricter: Criticism is pouring in on EU goals for the auto industry, here's what is expected from Croatia

The European Commission announced that there will not be a complete ban on internal combustion engine vehicles in the EU by 2035, though it emphasizes a continued transition towards electric and zero-emission vehicles.

Jan 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Rules: Going Without a Helmet on the Slopes Can Be Expensive

Italy has introduced a general helmet requirement for skiers, making it the first European country to enforce such a rule for all downhill riders from November 1, 2025.

Jan 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Trump wants to influence election outcomes in Europe

The latest U.S. sanctions against five French, British, and German nationals, allegedly concerning censorship and freedom of speech, are actually a retaliation by the Trump administration following the European Commission's recent decision to fine X, owned by Elon Musk, for violating transparency and user protection rules.

Dec 27 • 10:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

When simplification changes the rules

This article discusses the European Commission's initiative to simplify EU regulations through omnibus packages, which aim to reduce administrative burdens and streamline the implementation of EU laws.

Dec 27 • 04:30 UTC

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