The EU/European Union describes a economical and political union of 28 States. With an estimated population of around 510 million the European Union policies aim to allow the free movement of people, goods and services. Within the internal market it aims to maintain common policies on agriculture, trade and more.
Members
The EU and European citizenship were established in 1933. With the inner original 6 being Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Although no member state has ever left, in 2016 the UK announced its intention to leave and has begun negotiating their departure for 2019.
More foreign aid is provided by the EU than any other economic union. Due to its Global influence and reach the Union has been described as an emerging superpower.
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The Commission’s new proposals for the European Green Deal
The European Commission has adopted three new proposals to stop deforestation, manage sustainable waste, making soils healthy for the environment, and promoting a circular economy.
Microchips & industrial cloud/edge computing technologies
Johannes Bahrke, European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for Digital Economy, Research and Innovation spoke to Open Access Government about the next generation of microchips and industrial cloud/edge computing technologies.
EU Annual Budget 2022: Provisional deal pledges €170.6 billion investment
A political agreement has been made amongst institutions of the European Union as its EU Annual Budget for 2022 is proposed by the Commission.
EU pledges over €1 billion to decarbonise economy
The European Union is to invest around €1.1 billion to numerous innovative projects under the Innovation Fund, as an endeavour towards reaching net zero emissions.
EU must gain global leadership to avoid the perfect energy storm
Alena Mastantuono, EESC Member, and Petr Zahradník, Economist, argue that the EU must gain global leadership to avoid the perfect energy storm
Why Europe’s energy price crisis calls for a rapid ‘demand-side’ response
Simon Bushell, CEO, Sympower, ponders why the energy price crisis in Europe calls for a rapid response.
European Commission addresses G20 and COP26 summit objectives
The European Commission President addresses the goals set for the G20 and COP26 summits, aiming to tackle the pandemic, climate change and the economy.
Climate report reveals mass burning across EU
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented its 21st edition Annual Report on Forest Fires, documenting worsening mass burning across Europe.
New EU rules on veterinary medicines to support responsible use of antibiotics
Roxane Feller, AnimalhealthEurope Secretary-General, tells us all about the new EU rules on veterinary medicines to support more responsible use of antibiotics.
EU push new engagement strategy with Arctic region
The European Commission has revealed a new strategy for relations with the Arctic region, to secure access to rare earth minerals.
60,000 Europeans aged 18-20 to receive free travel rail pass
The European Commission has announced that it will provide 60,000 Europeans aged 18-20 years with a free travel rail pass.
Report finds “illegal pushback” of asylum seekers by EU border force
Frontex, the European Union's coastal and border guard, has been pushing asylum seekers back to sea via Greece - violating international law.
EU wants 150 regions to be “climate resilient” by 2030
The European Commission has created five new policy goals - four of them centred around climate change, with the push to become largely "climate resilient" by 2030.
Steering Towards Zero Emission Waterborne Transport in Europe
The SEA Europe Research and Development Affairs Director, Mr. J. Gebraad, analyses how, with the increased demand for waterborne transport, the need to meet decarbonisation targets and ultimately mitigate climate change is more important than ever.
GoSafe with ESI: Investments for a climate neutral Europe
Livia Miethke Morais, Senior Sustainable Energy Finance Specialist at BASE, tells us all about the implementation of GoSafe with ESI to build a climate neutral Europe.
European Commission’s long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas
The European Commission's long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas is explored here, with a focus on identifying the challenges and concerns, as well as highlighting the most promising opportunities.
Horizon Europe: A new momentum for European Research & Innovation
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth explains why Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme, will play a crucial role in empowering EU research and innovation to shape a healthy, green and digital future.
Open Banking payments: Charting the roadmap to success
Tim Waller, Head of Legal & Policy, Token, looks at the current Open Banking landscape and tells us what must be improved.
How cities can complement the European Green Deal
Sebastian Marx, Project Coordinator, Eurocities, says that increased commitment to environmental protection in cities will help the EU achieve its green ambitions.
EU medical authority denies “urgent need” for third dose of COVID vaccine
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that there is no "urgent need" for a third dose of COVID vaccine, based on real-world data
According to the report published Wednesday (1 September), there is enough real-world evidence to suggest that a booster dose is not yet necessary.
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