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Council and Parliament strike a provisional deal on crisis preparedness

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the regulation for a single market emergency instrument (SMEI),…

EU and social partners in Val Duchesse commit to strengthening social dialogue

The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and European social partners signed a ‘Tripartite Declaration for a Thriving European…

EU and Japan sign protocol to include cross-border data flows

On behalf of the EU, the Belgian Presidency of the Council has signed the protocol to include provisions on cross-border data flows in the…

Commission proposes extension of the autonomous trade measures for Ukrainian and Moldovan products

The Commission has proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while…

Council and Parliament strike deal to improve consumer information for honey, fruit jams

The Belgian presidency of the Council and representatives of the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to improve consumer…

EU and US take stock of trade and technology cooperation

The European Union and the United States held the fifth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Washington, D.C.

Council ready to start talks with Parliament to completely phase out mercury in the EU

The Council adopted its negotiating mandate for talks with the European Parliament on a proposal to phase out the use of dental amalgam and…

Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve working conditions

To improve road safety and working conditions for drivers providing occasional bus and coach services in Europe, the Council presidency and…

Fifteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level

The fifteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held in Brussels.

Council and Parliament reach a deal on new rules for more efficient treatment and monitoring

The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal to review the urban…