Tag: European Union

Friday, April 22nd 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil's Economy Minister says Europe keen on Mercosur deal

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Thursday said he had heard from European representatives a renewed interest in closing a trade deal with Mercosur.
Thursday, April 14th 2022 - 21:32 UTC
Germany to allow pride flag on certain occasions

Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has authorized the hoisting of the rainbow flag on public buildings, sparking an unprecedented controversy: how many more minority flags can fly next to the black-red-gold and also that of the European Union?
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 07:47 UTC
Malta ordered to end “golden passport” scheme granting EU citizenship to rich individuals

Malta has been officially warned by the European Commission to end the so-called “golden passport” scheme, the lucrative practice of selling EU citizenship to rich individuals. Other culprits include Bulgaria and Cyprus but according to the EC are moving to end the practice.
Tuesday, March 29th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Brazil still committed to joining OECD, Minister Guedes tells the group

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Monday reaffirmed in Paris his country's commitments to the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Controversy in EU over bottom sea fishing; fourteen countries join in defense of trawling

Fishing organizations from 14 European Union countries, representing a community of 22.000 fishing people and 7,000 vessels launched last week in the European Parliament the European Bottom Fishing Alliance, EBFA.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Brazilian environmentalists write to EU asking for strict ban of products from deforestation regions

A letter from 34 Brazilian environmental organizations addressed to the European Union called for more effective legislation banning imports from countries involved in deforestation. On Thursday EU ministers are scheduled to meet in Brussels to discuss a proposal banning the purchase of products that fuel deforestation, such as soy, beef, palm oil, cocoa, and coffee.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
EU Parliament votes to end “golden passports”, allowing rich individuals to buy EU citizenship

The European Parliament voted last week an end to the so called “golden passports”, extended by some members of the EU to rich individuals, in this case mainly Russian oligarchs.
Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 08:18 UTC
”Ukraine belongs to the European family”, but... no fast track access to EU

Ukraine belongs to the European family and we will support Ukraine in pursuing its European path,” but the accession process will have to be complied before, was the message from the 27 EU leaders meeting at the Versailles palace in Paris.
Friday, March 11th 2022 - 09:17 UTC
Ukraine: the world’s defense giants are quietly making billions from the war

By Peter Bloom, Professor of Management, University of Essex – The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned for its unjustified aggression. There are legitimate fears of a revived Russian empire and even a new world war. Less discussed is the almost half-trillion dollars (£381 billion) defense industry supplying the weapons to both sides, and the substantial profits it will make as a result.
Friday, February 11th 2022 - 09:17 UTC
Anticipation on first OOS Summit's conclusions grows globally

The One Ocean Summit (OOS), an environmentalist gathering in the city of Brest sponsored by the French presidency of the Council of the European Union, is to deliver its findings Friday after three days of deliberations among delegates from up to 40 countries, which agree that regarding pollution and the preservation of water “we are all in the same boat.”