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European Commission Delivers Economic Forecasts and Policy Updates

The European Commission has published its latest economic forecasts, projecting growth for some countries like Serbia while warning others, including Poland and France, about increasing deficits and debt. The Commission also addressed various policy issues, from airport management in Portugal to military acquisitions in Romania and calls for tech companies to combat scams.

21 May, 04:59 — 21 May, 15:54
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APVery High12h ago

The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’ - AP News

The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’  AP News

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bloombergHigh7h ago

EU to Seek Carve-Out for Banned China Chips to Shield Auto Firms - Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High8h ago

EU cuts growth forecasts as Iran war drives up inflation

Brussels now expects Eurozone economy to expand by just 0.9% this year

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The European Commission has confirmed that it received a letter from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding a possible new status for Ukraine ahead of full EU membership and said the issue should be discussed at the level of the European Council.

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EU expects Cyprus economy slowdown as war triggers fresh energy shock

The European Commission on Thursday released a report forecasting a slowdown in Cyprus’ economic growth alongside rising inflation, as the Middle East conflict triggers a fresh energy shock. In its Spring 2026 Economic Forecast, the commission said that Cyprus entered the crisis on a strong footing, supported by solid economic performance in 2025, but warned […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Irish GDP set to fall by 1.2% this year - Commission

The Irish economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), is forecast to decline in 2026, according to the European Commission Spring's 2026 Economic Forecast.

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naftemporiki7h ago

Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7%

The European Commission sees Greece’s economic growth falling below 2%, and is expected to reach 1.8% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, remaining, however, above the European Union average. Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7% - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

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ANSAMostly Factual6h ago

We'll assess Italy's energy request within framework of Pact - Dombrovskis

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 21 - The European Commission will assess Italy's request for budget-rule exemptions for defence spending to be extended for measures to soften the impact of the energy-price shock within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact, Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said Thursday. "We are evaluating policy options to respond to the energy crisis," Dombrovskis told a news conference, "What elements could be on the table regarding the fiscal policy response? The ...

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china-dailyLow6h ago

Beijing warns EU over plans to target Chinese products - China Daily

Beijing warns EU over plans to target Chinese products  China Daily

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ukrinformMixed3h ago

EU wants to temporarily lift sanctions against Chinese company that assists Russia – Bloomberg

The European Commission plans to propose temporarily lifting sanctions against a Chinese semiconductor supplier after European automakers warned of imminent supply chain chaos if the restrictions remain in place.

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nl-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Meta, TikTok, Google must tackle scam finance & crypto adverts, consumer groups say

European consumer organizations are calling on the European Commission to intervene against Meta, TikTok, and Google over what they describe as widespread failures to remove misleading financial ad

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hungary-todayMixed4h ago

EU Parliament Slams Slovakia Over Treating Hungarian Minority as War-Criminals

Parliament calls on the Commission to assess whether there is a clear risk that the Slovak government is seriously violating the EU’s fundamental values, reports europa.eu. The European Parliament debated the topic subject to the plenary vote on February 11, following which the vote on the draft resolution will now take place. The resolution addresses […] The post EU Parliament Slams Slovakia Over Treating Hungarian Minority as War-Criminals appeared first on Hungary Today.

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual5h ago

EU cuts growth forecast as energy prices drive inflation higher

The European Commission lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union after a new energy shock linked to conflict in the Middle East pushed inflation higher and weakened business confidence across the bloc. In its Spring 2026 Economic Forecast published on Tuesday, the Commission said the EU economy would continue to grow, though at a slower pace than previously expected. The Commission now expects EU gross domestic product growth of 1.1 per cent in 2026, down from the 1.4 p...

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telex21 May, 10:55

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rte-news21 May, 11:05

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ANSA21 May, 11:20

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vijesti-me21 May, 11:41

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china-daily21 May, 11:41

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lsm-lv21 May, 11:47

Eiropas Komisija pasliktina Latvijas IKP izaugsmes prognozi – ekonomika šogad augs par 1,4 %

capital-bg21 May, 11:59

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Evropska komisija Srbiji prognozira ekonomski rast od 2,8 odsto ove godine

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iefimerida21 May, 12:24

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rzeczpospolita21 May, 12:45

Komisja Europejska ostrzega Polskę. Dług i deficyt urosną najszybciej w UE

n1-serbia21 May, 12:47

Evropska komisija Srbiji prognozira ekonomski rast od 2,8 odsto ove godine

hungary-today21 May, 13:40

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le-figaro21 May, 13:52

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ukrinform21 May, 14:21

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Yahoo21 May, 14:48

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nl-times21 May, 15:54

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hotnews21 May, 16:00

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