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The European Political Commnity (EPC) was first proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron on 9 May. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation. Photo: Shutterstock

European Political Community takes shape

The European Political Community (EPC), a new structure proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, is taking shape, with a first meeting on 6 October in Prague. The EPC is a reaction to the effects of the war in Ukraine but little is known, for now, about how it will function.

Teodor Georgiev • 06.10.2022

Klaus Regling, the current managing director of the European Stability Mechanism, will step down on 7 October 2022. The ESM’s Governing Council will hold an emergency meeting on 6 October to find a temporary successor. Photo: Shutterstock

Next ESM managing director still needs to be named--by Friday

Benoît Theunissen • 05.10.2022

Concept for EU law to force USB-C chargers for all phones. EUROPEAN UNION flag and USBC universal charging cable. Selective focus. Copyright (c) 2021 mundissima/Shutterstock. No use without permission.

Universal EU charger voted in

Teodor Georgiev • 04.10.2022

"We have a number of wind turbines and large solar installations which are currently benefiting from very high prices and which will be taxed," explains energy minister Claude Turmes. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Luxembourg companies not disadvantaged by EU deal, says Turmes

Julien Carette • 03.10.2022

Yuriko Backes, picture in January, says the new telework deal had been eagerly awaited by many employees and companies. Romain Gamba/Maison Moderne

France and Luxembourg agree to 34 days teleworking

Duncan Roberts • 03.10.2022

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, pictured announcing new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, said on Friday that the “illegal annexation proclaimed by Putin won’t change anything.” © EU/Dati Bendo

EU and Asselborn condemn illegal annexation of Ukraine regions

Duncan Roberts • 30.09.2022

The round table discussions at the extraordinary meeting of EU energy ministers in Brussels European Union/Alexandros Michailidis

Electricity savings plan and solidarity levy adopted by EU

Tracy Heindrichs • 30.09.2022

Claude Turmes, Luxembourg’s energy minister says the race between member states needs to stop. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

EU commission needs new temporary crisis framework: Turmes

Tracy Heindrichs • 30.09.2022

In Brussels, Franz Fayot called for the rapid adoption of a digital European passport for products that will improve access to information about their sustainability and circularity. European Council screenshot

Need to reduce over-consumption says Fayot

Duncan Roberts • 29.09.2022

The EU commission has sent out a set of recommendations on adequate minimum income support. Copyright (c) 2017 Sergio Delle Vedove/Shutterstock. No use without permission.

Commission proposes recommendations for minimum income

Tracy Heindrichs • 29.09.2022

Ursula von der Leyen presented a new package of sanctions against Russia. (Photo: Dati Bendo/EU)

EU proposes new sanctions against Russia

Mathilde Obert • 29.09.2022

Asbestos exposure is a common risk for people in the construction and waste management sectors, something the European Commission wants to stop. Photo: Shutterstock

EU commission lowers threshold for asbestos exposure by factor of 10

Tracy Heindrichs • 28.09.2022

Whether the EU will put a cap on gas prices remains to be seen. Some countries worry that the cap would endanger the bloc’s energy supply. Photo: Shutterstock

Member states want EU-wide price cap on gas

Tracy Heindrichs • 28.09.2022

Georgia Meloni’s election win over the weekend did not cause a particular stir in the markets. Photo: Shutterstock

Financial markets don’t seem to care about Giorgia Meloni’s election win

Marc Fassone • 27.09.2022

Luxembourg was in the 7th spot in the EU commission’s ranking for innovation performance in 2022. Matic Zorman / Maison Moderne

Luxembourg designated Strong Innovator by EU Commission

Tracy Heindrichs • 27.09.2022

The far-right party Fratelli d’Italia managed to win around one in four votes in the national elections. Photo: Shutterstock

Asselborn hopes Italian far-right will respect EU treaties

Tracy Heindrichs • 26.09.2022