EU fails to agree on legal definition of rape DW 02/07/2024
Despite efforts, a consent-based definition of rape was not achieved in negotiations between the European Parliament and European Council.
Different EU member states have varying definitions of rape, and this will remain the case for the foreseeable future.
Ukraine: EU plans more tariff-free trade, and limits DW 03/20/2024
Provisional agreement reached to continue freeze on Ukrainian exports to EU markets until June 2025 with tougher restrictions on some agricultural produce.
EU reinforces safeguards on sensitive agricultural products to protect its market while supporting Ukraine economically and gradually integrating it into the EU internal market.
EU fails to agree on legal definition of rape DW 02/07/2024
Despite efforts, a consent-based definition of rape was not achieved in negotiations between the European Parliament and European Council.
Different EU member states have varying definitions of rape, and this will remain the case for the foreseeable future.
Ukraine: EU plans more tariff-free trade, and limits DW 03/20/2024
Provisional agreement reached to continue freeze on Ukrainian exports to EU markets until June 2025 with tougher restrictions on some agricultural produce.
EU reinforces safeguards on sensitive agricultural products to protect its market while supporting Ukraine economically and gradually integrating it into the EU internal market.
EU Council president to step down early, triggering race to replace him
European Council president Charles Michel will step down early, triggering a race to find a successor for the position.
Michel plans to stand in the European parliament elections in June and will be the head of the liberal Reformist Movement in the elections.
EU's Charles Michel to quit Council presidency, run as MEP DW 01/07/2024
European Council President Charles Michel plans to run in the European Parliament elections in June and will vacate his post if successful.
The EU may be seeking new leaders for both the European Commission and the European Council in the coming months.
Michel sparks race to stop Orban becoming European Council president
European Council president Charles Michel has announced he will run as an MEP in the upcoming European elections.
If elected, Michel will stand down as council president, potentially leaving the role open for Hungary's Viktor Orban.
EU's Charles Michel backtracks on plans to run as MEP DW 01/26/2024
Charles Michel is no longer running in the European Parliament elections due to 'extreme reactions' and 'personal attacks' from outside the European Council.
Michel's decision to withdraw was influenced by public criticism and the potential distraction it could cause from his current responsibilities.
EU Council president to step down early, triggering race to replace him
European Council president Charles Michel will step down early, triggering a race to find a successor for the position.
Michel plans to stand in the European parliament elections in June and will be the head of the liberal Reformist Movement in the elections.
EU's Charles Michel to quit Council presidency, run as MEP DW 01/07/2024
European Council President Charles Michel plans to run in the European Parliament elections in June and will vacate his post if successful.
The EU may be seeking new leaders for both the European Commission and the European Council in the coming months.
Michel sparks race to stop Orban becoming European Council president
European Council president Charles Michel has announced he will run as an MEP in the upcoming European elections.
If elected, Michel will stand down as council president, potentially leaving the role open for Hungary's Viktor Orban.
EU's Charles Michel backtracks on plans to run as MEP DW 01/26/2024
Charles Michel is no longer running in the European Parliament elections due to 'extreme reactions' and 'personal attacks' from outside the European Council.
Michel's decision to withdraw was influenced by public criticism and the potential distraction it could cause from his current responsibilities.
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Legally binding targets for nature restoration in the EU by 2030.