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EU Provisionally Agrees Ukraine Farm Import Curbs

The European Union provisionally agreed to restrictions on Ukrainian food imports, which some EU members say have destabilised the bloc's agricul...

European Commission Examines Complaint About Hungary's Tax On Foreign Retailers

The European Commission is looking into a complaint about Hungary's tax on retailers, saying it will 'ensure appropriate follow-up' after the Austrian gove...

EU To Impose Tariffs On Russian Grain Imports, Sources Say

The European Union is preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to placate farmers and some member states, EU officials familiar...

Luxembourg Brewery Deal Needs EU Antitrust Approval, Regulator Says

Luxembourg's largest brewery Brasserie Nationale must seek EU approval to acquire Luxembourg wholesale drinks distributor Boissons Heintz following a reque...

Launch Of Retail Transition Pathway An Important Step, Says EuroCommerce

The launch of the Retail Transition Pathway has been welcomed by representative group EuroCommerce.

EU Countries To Demand Bloc Does More To Help Farmers, Draft Statement Says

European Union country leaders will urge the EU to work quickly on more measures to support farmers in response to months of protests by angry ag...

EU Members Endorse Diluted Draft Rules On Rights For Gig Workers

Europe moved a step closer to giving so-called gig economy workers at online platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo greater social and labour rights, althoug...

EU Provisionally Agrees On Law To Cut Packaging Waste

The European Union has reached a provisional deal on a new law to cut packaging waste and ban single-use plastics, such as supermarket bags for fruit and m...