Utilities and homes push EU emissions higher in Q4
EU greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2% in Q4 2024, reaching 897 million tonnes CO2-eq, while GDP increased by 1.5%, according to Eurostat's latest report....
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Germany appeals to EU for defence spending flexibility
Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats....
MEPs push for stronger European defence manufacturing capacity
The European Parliament has backed a major initiative to strengthen EU defence manufacturing and boost weapons supply capabilities....
Netherlands stays above 80 percent employment rate
EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data....
EU may reduce emissions 70 percent by 2050 via circular shift
OECD says circular economy could reduce EU waste by 34% and emissions by 70% by 2050....
EU expands list of banned substances in children’s toys
The EU tightens toy safety rules, banning harmful chemicals and granting new powers to remove dangerous products from the market....
Europe sees 30% drop in illegal border entries in Q1
Illegal border crossings into the EU fell by 34,000 in Q1 2025, marking a 30% year-on-year drop, with the steepest fall on the Western Balkan...
EU to collect new tariffs on American imports
The European Union will begin collecting tariffs on U.S. goods from April 15 in response to American duties on steel and aluminum....
Trade cooperation suffers setback with new US tariff decision
BusinessEurope warns US tariffs on EU goods will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and threaten millions of jobs across the transatlantic economy....
European Commission plans to expand Europol’s powers across EU
European Commission unveils plans to reform Europol and strengthen EU law enforcement amid rising digital and hybrid threats....