After a significant increase in prices that started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but skyrocketed through the second semester of 2022, electricity and gas prices are stabilising. The prices of energy rose due to an increase in the price of natural gas, which is considered the marginal fuel. This happened because the imports from […]
Read MoreIf the airline denies you boarding, even with prior notice, you are entitled to compensation. CJEU Judgment
Pre-emptively denied boarding: passengers have the right to compensation even if they did not present themselves for boarding and even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding Finding it impossible to check in for the flight from Frankfurt […]
Read MoreExpertos almerienses debaten en la UAL sobre los retos de la Unión Europea
El pasado viernes 20 de octubre tuvieron lugar las jornadas “La Unión Europea ante los retos globales”, organizadas por el Centro de Documentación Europea de Almería. Estas jornadas, inauguradas por María del Mar Ruíz, vicerrectora de Comunicación y Extensión Cultural, tuvieron gran acogida entre la comunidad universitaria, que pudo participar en el evento tanto de […]
Read MoreComPAct: The European Commission’s first package of measures to support the modernisation of national administrations
The Commission has adopted a new Communication on Enhancing the European Administrative Space[1] (ComPAct), which proposes concrete actions to help public administrations meet the needs of people and businesses across Europe. ComPAct is the Commission’s first ever comprehensive set of actions to support the modernisation of national administrations and to strengthen their cross-country collaboration so that they can address […]
Read MoreEU ministers reach agreement on Baltic Sea catch limits for 2024
Fisheries Fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Baltic Sea Fisheries ministers reached a political agreement on next year’s total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the most commercially significant fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. The agreement is in line with the scientific advice provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and with […]
Read MoreNew EU rules needed to prevent digital platforms from becoming so addictive
MEPs raise alarm over the addictive design features of certain digital services and call for fostering ethical design by default. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted a draft report (with 38 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention) warning of the addictive nature of certain digital services, such as online […]
Read MoreEuropean Council meeting: Middle East and Ukraine on the agenda for EU leaders
At the European Council on 26 and 27 October, EU leaders will discuss the unfolding situation in the Middle East and continued support to Ukraine. They will also cover the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget. Oriente Próximo In light of Hamas’ brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attack against Israel and the unfolding tragic scenes […]
Read MoreHow the European Commission is tackling the spread of disinformation
The Commission is tackling the spread of online disinformation and misinformation to ensure the protection of European values and democratic systems. Disinformation is false or misleading content that is spread with an intention to deceive or secure economic or political gain, and which may cause public harm. Misinformation is false or misleading content shared without […]
Read MoreIs climate change changing the taste of beer? CORDIS responds
The taste and aroma of European beers is under threat because of a changing climate. Europeans do love their beer. It has been a diet staple for thousands of years, and become deeply ingrained in tradition and culture. In 2022, the 27 EU Member States produced nearly 34.3 billion litres of beer containing alcohol and […]
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