EU labour authority to be up and running this year
The European Commission, the Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the establishment of an European Labour Authority.
EU warns of risks in investor passport and visa schemes
The Commission has presented a comprehensive report on investor citizenship and residence schemes operated by a number of EU member states.
EU auditors criticize bloc’s efforts to fight budget fraud
The European Court of Auditors has published a report criticizing the European Commission for their handling of the fight against fraud in EU spending.
European Commission accepts Italy’s revised budget
Italy and the European Commission have announced a new budget deal after weeks of wrangling over the country's 2019 spending plans.
EU agrees to ban most single-use plastics
EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed details of a ban on single-use plastics, including plates, cutlery and drinking straws, in a bid to cut marine pollution.
EU seeks to boost the euro as a global currency
The European Commission presents ideas to strengthen the role of the euro as a global currency.
EU waiting for ‘concrete steps’ from Italy
Italy's leaders have largely stuck to a big-spending budget that they say will produce a deficit of 2.4 per cent in 2019.
European Commission calls for zero net-emissions goal on climate
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision that targets a climate neutral Europe by 2050.
EU announces 474 million euros in aid for Afghanistan
The European Union pledges millions of euros in financial support to Afghanistan to support the country's reconstruction.
EU urges member states to cut barriers to cross-border trade
The European Commission calls on member states to renew their political commitment to the single market.