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Tuesday, May 14

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Green groups welcome Commission caution on fast-track renewables deployment

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Environmental groups have expressed relief at European Commission guidelines for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment, which stress the need to respect nature protection rules.

18

European Commission Publishes Summary of SFDR Consultation Responses

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Booking Holdings added to European Union’s list for strict digital scrutiny

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Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns Booking.com and a number of other travel websites, has been added to the European Union’s list of companies now under heightened digital scrutiny. The European Commission, the EU’s executive…

Monday, May 13

18

European Commission chief von der Leyen visits Rome as campaign trail continues

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Prior to her Monday meetings with Italian political leaders, von der Leyen was a guest on national TV, where she spoke about the need to defend Ukraine against Russia's aggression to preserve peace in Europe.

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European Commission Ends Probe Into Chinese Solar Firms

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The European Commission will end an investigation into Chinese solar companies after the firms withdrew from bidding for a solar power project in Romania, Thierry Breton, the European Internal Market Commissioner said on Monday. The…

15

Eurovision EU flag ban was ‘mind-blowing’, says European Commission

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Spokesperson for Commission president Ursula von der Leyen calls decision ‘completely regrettable’

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US company Booking Holdings added to European Union’s list of for strict digital scrutiny

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LONDON (AP) — Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns Booking.com and a number of other travel websites, has been added to the European Union’s list of companies now under heightened digital scrutiny. The European Commission, the EU’s…

05

EU prosecutors threaten to sue Commission in spending spat

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European Public Prosecutor's Office says budget move means it may no longer be able to focus on its investigative operations.

Friday, May 10

19

Malta's deputy prime minister resigns, ends EU Commission bid, as he faces charges in hospital deal

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Malta's deputy prime minister resigned Friday, and ended his European Commission bid, after he was charged with fraud in a hospital scandal roiling the Mediterranean island nation.

Malta’s deputy prime minister resigns, ends EU Commission bid, as he faces charges in hospital deal

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VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Malta’s deputy prime minister has resigned and ended his European Commission bid. The resignation of Chris Fearne came after he was charged with fraud in a hospital scandal roiling the Mediterranean island nation. In…

Malta’s deputy prime minister resigns, ends EU Commission bid, as he faces charges in hospital deal

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VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Malta’s deputy prime minister resigned Friday, and ended his European Commission bid, after he was charged…

World News | Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Resigns, Ends EU Commission Bid, as He Faces Charges in Hospital Deal

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Malta's deputy prime minister resigned Friday, and ended his European Commission bid, after he was charged with fraud in a hospital scandal roiling the Mediterranean island nation.

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Malta’s Fearne resigns, ends Commission bid, protests innocence

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The former candidate for Malta's next European Commissioner resigned after it was revealed he will face criminal charges of fraud and misappropriation.

Thursday, May 9

14

On Europe Day COMECE and CEI call for a new European humanism

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As the European Union marks its annual Europe Day on 9 May, the President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) Cardinal Matteo Zuppi urge…

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EU Commission Eyeing Exemptions for ‘Forever Chemicals’ Ban, Letter Shows

The European Commission is planning to allow exemptions from a proposed ban on substances known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” to protect key industries, a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed. In the letter to some EU lawmakers in…

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European Union Asks for More Details on Elon Musk-Run X's Content Moderation Activities and Resources

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In December last year, the Commission opened formal proceedings to assess whether X might have breached the DSA in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers.

05

MEPs cast doubt on Malta’s Commission nominee Fearne over criminal charges

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"The European Parliament holds high standards when it comes to Commissioner-designates’ approval," said Cyrus Engerer, a Maltese MEP from Deputy PM Chris Fearne’s Labour Party.

Wednesday, May 8

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European Commission calls for X to answer questions over content moderation

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The European Commission demanded more information from the social media platform X on Wednesday under the Digital Services Act over its shrinking of content moderation team.

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European Commission confirms agreement on expropriation of income from Russian assets

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This decision must now be approved by the EU Council at ministerial level