The European Commission, one of the seven institutions of the European Union (EU), launched last December the draft of a project to regulate the hiring of delivery men and drivers on digital platforms. With this, it calculates that up to 4.1 million freelancers could be reclassified as workers of companies such as Uber, Glovo and […]
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US and EU accuse Russia of using energy as a geopolitical “weapon”
U.S and the European Union (EU) they criticized Russia for using the energy supply to Europe as a geopolitical “weapon” for which they promised to intensify cooperation amid tensions with Moscow over the concentration of troops on the border with Ukraine. This was indicated by the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and the EU High […]
The Maastricht treaty celebrates the same anniversary as it was born: under the Russian shadow
The Maastricht Treaty was signed on February 7 30 years ago in a context of “fear that instability will lead to violent conflicts” in Europe, recalled Frans Timmermans, vice president of the European Commission, who exemplified that, if not part of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Poland today “would be […]
EU chip subsidy supporters seek to privilege European firms
The main countries of the European Union They support Brussels’ initiative to turn the region into a semiconductor superpower, but are reluctant to provide too much state aid to chipmakers. The representatives of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands fear that excessive public investment in the production of chips It could spark a subsidy […]
EU committed to supporting the Andean Community for hosting Venezuelan refugees
The European Union (EU) intends to offer “continued support” to the Andean Community (CAN), the integration body made up of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, for its “enormous efforts” in the integration of millions of migrants and refugees from Venezuela. “All these countries have had to face enormous challenges to receive and integrate thousands and […]
EU reviews contingency plans in case of gas supply interruptions due to crisis with Russia
The European Union (EU) is reviewing contingency plans in the event of gas supply disruptions, although countries’ storage and infrastructure should buffer major disruptions, the EU’s energy policy chief said. Escalating tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine have raised concerns about Russian gas flows to Europe, prompting the European Commission and the United […]
Inflation hurts growth and eurozone finance ministers are concerned
Updated on 02/02/2022 02:28 pm Rising inflation is hurting growth in the eurozone and finance ministers are naturally concerned, Prime Minister Paschal Donohoe told the European Parliament’s economic committee on Wednesday. Euro zone inflation rose to a new record high of 5.1% year-on-year in December, defying expectations of a big drop and adding to doubts […]
European Union adopted sustainable investment seal for nuclear energy and gas
The European Commission (EC) approved its controversial plan on green labeling investments in clean and renewable energy sources, but which includes nuclear and gas power plants, a gesture that immediately triggered angry reactions. The regulation seeks to promote strong investments in clean and renewable energy initiatives, although the inclusion of nuclear and gas plants promoted […]
European Union will allocate 57 million euros for human development and governance in Peru
The European Union, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented the Peruvian government with one of its most important funds for cooperation projects and programs with the Peru: its Multiannual Indicative Program (MIP) 2021-2027 Peru, in which the priority areas of support are established. In this sense, the The EU will provide financing of […]
The European Union wants to dispute the standards of new technologies with China
The European Commission (EC) presented its strategy to challenge China for leadership in setting standards for new technologies, in particular for products linked to the ecological and digital transitions such as batteries or sustainable hydrogen. The objective of the European Union (EU) is to counteract the plans that Beijing unveiled in October to become in […]