Europe Sputnik V: Why hasn't the EU approved Russia's COVID vaccine yet? EU leaders have expressed their concerns about the use of the Russian vaccine amid fears Russia will use it to extend its influence in the bloc. 20/02/2021
brussels bureau Brussels says EU-UK data flows are safe to continue post-Brexit The decision of the European Commission, which is not yet final, will allow the transfer of personal data between the UK and the EU. 19/02/2021
brussels bureau Brussels prioritises WTO reform in newly announced trade plans The European Commission laid out its trade priorities for the next few years on Thursday, which include reforming the World Trade Organization. 18/02/2021
Life These three millennials are fighting for climate solutions in Europe They might be 'Gen Z', but these youngsters are the future of a green EU. 18/02/2021
Europe Six ex-Soviet states get €40m to help their COVID-19 vaccine rollout The joint €40 million programme will involve Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova. 11/02/2021
Europe Is the UK making too much of the EU's blunder over Northern Ireland? The row has provided ammunition to some calling for agreed post-Brexit arrangements over Northern Ireland to be scrapped. 11/02/2021
brussels bureau MEPs call for the rights of gig economy workers to be strengthened European lawmakers voted Wednesday in favour of plans to fight inequality and in-work poverty, calling for a minimum wage and equal labour conditions for platform workers. 10/02/2021
Luxembourg Luxembourg rejects new tax haven claims A year-long investigation by sixteen media outlets combed through four billion publicly-available documents found that a third of companies in Luxembourg are holdings that allow for favourable tax treatment. 08/02/2021
brussels bureau Juncker calls for EU austerity rethink as Maastricht Treaty turns 29 As the foundational treaty of the EU turns 29, leaders past and present are reflecting on the development of the bloc, and what comes next. 07/02/2021
The Cube Criminals are selling fake COVID-19 test results, says Europol "Given the widespread technological means available, in the form of high-quality printers and different software, fraudsters are able to produce high-quality counterfeit, forged or fake documents," Europol warned. 03/02/2021
