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Member state research forum recommends over EUR 4bn for shared research facilities

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures' (ESFRI), designed to integrate Europe on scientific research collaboration, recommends massive investment into…

3 years ago

EU cries foul over US tax credit proposal for EVs

The European Union is not happy with proposed US tax credits towards the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs), which it…

3 years ago

Slovakia latest EU member state to make official Taiwan visit

An official visit of a Slovakia delegation to Taiwan is drawing the ire of China. Senior officials from Bratislava, who…

3 years ago

G7 statement puts spotlight on EU Global Gateway Strategy

The G7 group of countries has issued a statement that aligns with the European Union's recently unveiled Global Gateway Strategy,…

3 years ago

Baltic states urge u-turn on Nord Stream 2

With Russian troops amassing at Ukraine's eastern border, negative sentiments toward the Nord Stream 2 (NS2), both within Germany and…

3 years ago

Progress report pushes EU’s AI Act forward

Slovenia, which holds the EU presidency, has released a progress report on the European Union's draft artificial intelligence act ('AIA')…

3 years ago

EU makes move into venture capitalism

In an unprecedented development, the EU will make significant investments in new small and medium-sized enterprises as part of the…

3 years ago

EU’s Eastern neighbours urge faster integration

The heads of governments of the three Eastern Partnership countries at the front of the queue for EU membership are…

3 years ago

State nuclear firm to build Slovakia’s biggest solar facility

The Slovak government announced plans to the build the country’s largest solar park on Monday. State nuclear company JESS will construct…

3 years ago

EU’s green hydrogen hopes run high amid high energy prices

Production of "green" hydrogen produced with renewable energy sources may be coming into focus for the European Union as a…

3 years ago

Czechia’s Petr Fiala officially becomes PM

Czechia’s President Milos Zeman officially appointed Petr Fiala as prime minister to lead a broad coalition of right-wing and centrist…

3 years ago

Slovenia takes surprise U-turn in nominating European Public Prosecutors’ Office delegates

In a surprise move on Thursday, Slovenia's government, which holds the EU presidency, ended months of delays in appointing the…

3 years ago

Ex army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crises

Romanian MPs overwhelmingly approved a grand coalition that includes historically bitter rivals the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Social…

3 years ago

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a…

3 years ago

Gazprom gives Moldova two more days to pay off natgas debt

Natural gas shipments should continue to flowing to Moldova, as Gazprom has given Chisinau two more days to pay off…

3 years ago

Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022

Hungarian porn baron Gyorgy Gattyan has announced plans to found a party and field candidates in all of Hungary's constituencies…

3 years ago

Polish, Hungarian currencies take a beating

Poland's currency, the zloty (PLN), saw a 12-year low against the euro, while the Hungarian forint (HUF) also plunged to…

3 years ago

EU advances on linking funding of Poland, Hungary, to rule of law

The European Commission (EC) has ordered Hungary and Poland to account for alleged rule of law violations that may significantly…

3 years ago

Serbia, Hungary most vulnerable to Russian, Chinese influence – Globsec report

Serbia and Hungary are the Eastern European countries most exposed to Russia and China, a new study found. Czechia and Romania…

3 years ago

Zeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign minister

The formation of a new governing coalition in Czechia could be set to stall after President Milos Zeman reportedly threatened…

3 years ago