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EU approves Poland Covid recovery fund despite judicial concern

European Commission to decide whether Poland has met requirements to reform its legal system

The Guardian - UK

UK may soon abandon £80bn Horizon Europe network, universities warn

Institutes make last-ditch appeal to EU to help save membership, as ministers plan alternatives

The Guardian - UK

EU Commission likely to unblock Poland's recovery plan on Wednesday

The European Commission is likely to approve on Wednesday Poland's multi-billion-euro plan for rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been blocked by a dispute over Warsaw's rule-of-law practices, EU officials said.

Reuters

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Why the Apple and Google app store monopoly could soon be over

New rules on mobile app stores could trigger a wave of creative, cheaper apps with more privacy options for users. Every budding developer dreams of creating an app that goes viral and makes lots of money overnight. The Angry Birds game became a worldwide phenomenon within weeks when it launched…

The Conversation

EU leaders agree "in principle" on Russia oil embargo - von der Leyen

EU leaders have reached an agreement "in principle" on banning oil imports from Russia, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said early on Tuesday.

Reuters

EU leaders aim to break oil ban impasse with unity at stake

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders intend to give their political backing to a ban on Russian oil, paving the way for a possible agreement next month on a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Could a cartel of large energy consumers cut oil and gas prices?

Italy’s PM Mario Draghi suggests big consumers club together to limit how much is paid and raises idea of EU gas price cap

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EU leaders agree to partial embargo of Russian oil imports

Some 75% of imports will be banned and Sberbank ejected from Swift but Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia to keep supplies

The Guardian - UK

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban issues Russian oil embargo warning as he blasts ‘irresponsible’ European Commission

Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban has warned the prospects of Europe agreeing a ban on Russian oil exports are “not looking good”.

Evening Standard

Spain and Portugal to slash energy bills by 40% by breaking ranks with EU

Both southern European countries have a large amount of renewable energy

Wales Online

EU debates watering down Russian oil ban in face of Hungarian opposition

A deal to placate Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, could allow pipeline imports via Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

EU Commission vows to go after Kinahan cartel and seize all their assets in Europe

It has now emerged that the EU is set to also crack down on the multinational cartel, and the “highest bosses” within it

Irish Mirror

EU vow to seize Daniel Kinahan's assets in Europe under new proposed law

Details of the game-changing proposal, which will effectively give police forces around Europe the same powers as our Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), were announced before the Commission yesterday

Dublin Live

Polish Parliament approves judicial reforms to unblock EU funds

Poland's Parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a bill that will replace a contested disciplinary chamber for judges with a new body, clearing the way for the country to get billions in COVID-19 recovery funds from Brussels.

Reuters

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Study finds rise in pesticides in European fruit and vegetables

French fruits and vegetables have increased amounts of pesticides over the past decade, a study by an NGO has found. It shows a continuous upward trend in the “contamination” of European fruits, despite the EU's goals to decrease use of the most dangerous products.

The Guardian - UK

European fishing fleets accused of illegally netting tuna in Indian Ocean

Reports handed to EU claim vessels likely to have entered coastal states’ waters where stocks are dwindling

Reuters

EU to make breaking sanctions against Russia a crime, seizing assets easier

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to make breaking European Union sanctions against Russia a crime, a move that would allow EU governments to confiscate assets of companies and individuals that evade EU restrictions against Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Orban says EU summit should not discuss Russian oil embargo

Hungary unable to agree to the proposed EU sanctions until all outstanding issues resolved, PM says in a letter.

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Reuters

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for talks with Moscow on unlocking wheat exports that are trapped in Ukraine as a result of a Russian sea blockade.

The Independent UK

Report: Dramatic rise in pesticides in EU fruits, vegetables

New research says the contamination of fruits and vegetables produced in the European Union by some of the most toxic pesticides has substantially increased over the past decade

Reuters

EU proposes to make seizing assets easier, including of sanctioned oligarchs -document

The European Commission wants to make it easier to confiscate assets linked to serious illegal activities and suspected criminals, including those evading European Union sanctions against the Kremlin, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU’s von Der Leyen Says Russia Is Using Food Supplies as a Weapon

Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, she said "global cooperation" was the "antidote…

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon

Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Davos day two: Global tax deal delayed; Von der Leyen on Russian food ‘blackmail’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the second day of the World Economic Forum in Davos

The Guardian - UK

European fruit with traces of most toxic pesticides ‘up 53% in nine years’

Analysis of nearly 100,000 samples found residues in a third of apples and half of blackberries

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