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EIOPA opens first set of consultations in preparation for the EU’s insurance recovery and resolution framework

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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched six consultations today, all related to the implementation of the European Union’s Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). Today’s consultations propose draft guidelines and technical standards covering key aspects such as pre-emptive recovery plans, resolution plans and resolvability of insurance undertakings and groups.  The IRRD, … Leer más

What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment?

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What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment? Press releasePublished 29 Apr 2025 ImagePhoto by Semyon Borisov on Unsplash Share The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) … Leer más

Los auditores examinan la candente cuestión de los incendios forestales

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Los incendios forestales son una de las diversas catástrofes naturales que se han intensificado debido al cambio climático, alimentando un círculo vicioso. Puesto que los incendios forestales liberan CO2 a la atmósfera, esto contribuye al cambio climático, lo que aumenta aún más el riesgo de incendios forestales en toda Europa. Pero los incendios forestales no … Leer más

Slovakia: Mayor indicted for fraud involving the construction of a cycle route

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(Luxembourg, 28 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) filed an indictment today against one individual to the Specialised Criminal Court as part of an investigation into EU subsidy fraud involving the construction of a cycle route. The suspect, a mayor, has applied for a non-repayable grant of €757 828 … Leer más

Slovakia: Mayor indicted for fraud involving the construction of a cycle route

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(Luxembourg, 28 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) filed an indictment today against one individual to the Specialised Criminal Court as part of an investigation into EU subsidy fraud involving the construction of a cycle route. The suspect, a mayor, has applied for a non-repayable grant of €757 828 … Leer más

Republic of Moldova: EU restrictive measures renewed until 29 April 2026

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The Council decided to prolong EU restrictive measures against those responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, until 29 April 2026. These restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 16 individuals and 2 entities. Those listed under the EU sanctions regime are subject … Leer más

Opening remarks by President António Costa at the meeting with President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev

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Mister President, it is a great pleasure to be here with you. First of all, I would like to thank your welcoming here today. We had the opportunity to meet before, not only in Portugal, but many times in the European Council. And now is for me a great pleasure to stay for two days … Leer más

Once liberators, now polarisers: The U.S. and Germany in crisis

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Última actualización Sábado, 26/04/2025 In recent years, the German image of the U.S. as a liberator and close partner has changed: Trump’s “America First” policy and the influence of right-wing populist movements in both countries have shaken old certainties. “For us Germans, the U.S. was always a promise. There’s nothing left of that now,” my … Leer más

Weekly schedule of President António Costa

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Sunday 27 April 2025Sofia, BulgariaMeeting with Prime Minister Rossen JeliazkovMeeting with President Rumen Radev Monday 28 April 2025Kazanluk, BulgariaVisit to Arsenal JSCo plantWorking lunch with Prime Minister Rossen JeliazkovStara Zagora, Bulgaria (local time)Visit to Aquaponics Centre at Trakia University and meeting with students17.10 Joint press conference with Prime Minister Rossen JeliazkovPlovdiv, BulgariaDinner hosted by Prime … Leer más