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EU seeks to upgrade safety rules for blood, tissue, cell donations

The European Commission proposed on Thursday updated rules on blood, tissue and cells to provide greater protection to donors and recipients and to increase access to innovative transfusion and transplant therapies.

Reuters

Ombudswoman says missing EU Pfizer vaccine deal texts are "wake-up call"

The European Union's ombudswoman criticised the European Commission for failing to find and publish text messages between the executive's president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the head of Pfizer negotiating a massive COVID-19 vaccine deal.

Reuters

Watchdog reprimands EU executive for failing to share Von der Leyen texts

European Commission ‘gave no good reason’ why its president’s messages with Pfizer were not released

The Guardian - UK

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Shares, pound and oil slide as recession fears mount – as it happened

Anxiety over global slowdown knocks sterling to a two-year low, as oil falls to its levels when the Ukraine war began

The Guardian - UK

EU rule of law report decries situation in Poland, Hungary

The European Union’s executive has decried the rule of law situation in Poland and Hungary and centered on perceived breaches in their judiciary and media in its annual report

The Independent UK

EU urged to investigate ex-politician’s Uber links and rein in tech lobbyists

MEPs call for inquiry into Neelie Kroes while cab-hailing firm could lose access to European parliament

The Guardian - UK

EU seeks to make airport slot rule more flexible for airlines

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday to make the bloc's "use-it-or-lose-it" airport slot rule more flexible in order to respond to unexpected developments in the future, such as pandemic or war.

Reuters

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Ukraine granted extra EU aid of 1 billion euros

European Union nations have approved fresh aid for Ukraine as the country faces growing economic damage from Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Brits banned from taking these popular foods to holiday hotspots abroad

European Commission states people arriving into the EU from outside the bloc cannot bring meat, milk or other dairy products with them

Wales Online

Uber’s privileged access to politicians shows the lobby system urgently needs to change

The European Commission has long been complacent about its revolving-door problem, says Vicky Cann, a campaigner at Corporate Europe Observatory

The Guardian - UK

Why the French are right about our agriculture exports

Amid French anger over pesticides making their way to France in NZ exports, the EU has made a pledge to halve pesticide use by 2030. Where will that leave our farmers?

Newsroom.co.nz

Sanctions-hit firms may get 500,000 euros state aid under EU plans

EU companies hurt by sanctions imposed on Russia over Ukraine may see a 25% rise in state aid to 500,000 euros ($504,050) to help them cope with the invasion's impact and resulting energy crunch, a European Commission document seen by Reuters showed.

Reuters

EU seeks clarification from former EC vice-president over Uber revelations

EU executive responds following claims Neelie Kroes lobbied Dutch PM and others

The Guardian - UK

Former EU digital chief secretly helped Uber lobby Dutch PM, leak suggests

Files appear to show Neelie Kroes trying to assist firm during ‘cooling-off’ period after leaving commission

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The Independent UK

EU, Morocco renew migration deal after Spanish border deaths

The European Commission has vowed to step up its work with Morocco to fight human smugglers who are using “new, extremely violent methods” to get migrants into Spain

France 24

'We are going to have to make decisions to invest today', says Arancha González Laya

Across Europe, people are being hit by increased food, fuel and electricity bills. Even before the war in Ukraine started, the price of energy was rising. European leaders insist they will not waver in their support to Ukraine. They admit that helping Kyiv will come at a cost to European…

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson: Michel Barnier says PM’s departure could lead to more ‘constructive’ Brexit relationship

Former Brexit negotiator says he hopes relations will be ‘more friendly’ with the UK

The Guardian - UK

‘Putin rubbing hands with glee’ after EU votes to class gas and nuclear as green

Parliament backs plan to classify some projects as clean power investments

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe

The war in Ukraine is fueling fears of a natural gas emergency in Europe

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Chief Warns of Danger of Complete Cut-off of Russian Gas

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the 27-nation European Union needs to make emergency plans to prepare for a complete cut-off of Russian gas in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. The EU has already imposed sanctions on Russia, including on some energy supplies,…

The Independent UK

EU chief warns of danger of complete cut-off of Russian gas

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the 27-nation Europe Union needs to make emergency plans to prepare for a complete cut-off of Russian gas in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine

Benzinga

Chinook Secures Orphan Drug Status From European Commission For Kidney Disease Drug

Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDNY) announced that the European Commission has granted orphan drug designation for BION-1301 for the treatment of primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

The Guardian - UK

Scientists warn MEPs against watering down EU deforestation law

More than 50 experts say proposal redefining forest degradation could undermine net zero emissions plans

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Eyes $47 Bln in Private Capital to Fund Deep-Tech Start-Ups

The European Commission is planning measures to attract 45 billion euros ($47 billion) in private funding for "deep-tech" start-ups, those based on significant scientific or engineering advances, an EU policy document seen by Reuters showed. A new Listings Act planned for later this year will also cut the cost of…

The Guardian - UK

Senior official criticises EU handling of Poland’s Covid recovery plan

Frans Timmermans’ comments reveal depth of concern about rule of law in central European country

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