Photo by Sebastian Kasten (STRASBOURG) – Public contracts to supply domestic passenger rail services in EU Member States will normally have to be put out to tender under new rules…
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MEPs gave their backing Tuesday to cross-border portability of online music, games, films and sporting events, allowing travellers to enjoy content…
The end to mobile roaming charges came a step closer Tuesday when Members of the European Parliament voted to cap the wholesale prices…
The European Parliament called Thursday for a full and immediate EU-wide ban on ivory and rhinoceros horn trade, and common sanctions at…
The European Parliament called Thursday for a temporary freeze on EU accession talks with Turkey until “disproportionate repressive measures” under the country’s state of emergency…
The EU agreed a draft regulation on ‘conflict minerals’ Tuesday with the aim of stopping the financing of armed groups and…
Drone (BRUSSELS) – The European Parliament’s transport committee approved changes to EU aviation safety rules on 10 November which would also include basic safety measures for drones.Drones are used for…
The European Parliament called on Turkish authorities in a resolution adopted on Thursday to free journalists being held “without compelling evidence of criminal activity.Since the…
Pizza (STRASBOURG) – The European Parliament voted Wednesday for mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans fats, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity.Industrial trans fats…
Eurocopter Tiger Copyright © 2007 David Monniaux (BRUSSELS) – The EU should tackle Europe’s deteriorating security by helping its armed forces to work together better, as a first step towards…
