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EU proposes standard certificate for airport security

7. Sep 2016, 17:50

The EU commission Wednesday proposed a single certification procedure for aviation security screening equipment, such as screening of people, cabin luggage and goods, to promote competitiveness in the security industry, which has an annual EU turnover of €4.2 billion. This would allow one security equipment apporved in a EU country to be on the market in another. The Commission argues that the standardisation will promote job creation and strengthen security.

Spain's PM appeals to court over Catalan independence

Today, 15:38

Mariano Rajoy takes on a reform of the Catalan parliament that would facilitate a vote to declare the region's independence.

Senate backs Russia sanctions, setting scene for EU clash

Today, 09:28

US senators have backed extra Russia sanctions, which could see US fines imposed on EU investors in Russian energy projects and put at risk a new gas pipeline.

France and Italy quarrel over shipyard and Libya

Today, 09:19

France nationalised a shipbuilding company to prevent an Italian takeover, just days after Rome had criticised a meeting between French and Libyan leaders in Paris.

Column / Brexit Briefing

Corbyn re-opens Labour's single market wound

27. Jul, 17:57

The Labour leader has put his Brexit cards on the table again but it stands to divide the party, which still has a strong pro-EU following.

Analysis

Visegrad lobby makes food quality an EU issue

27. Jul, 17:52

Fico convinced the EU commission chief to take action in the perceived problem of discriminatory food practices, even though the evidence for the phenomenon is anecdotal.

Opinion

EU court could dismiss national borders in cyberspace

27. Jul, 17:28

With two landmark court cases approaching, the European Court of Justice's decisions could have far-reaching effects on citizens' cyber rights.