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The United States State Department has launched a substantial $20 million reward alongside potential relocation for tips concerning Iran's nuclear development.

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET Last material update 7 Nov 2026 · 12:00 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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  1. 7 Nov 2026 · 12:00 CET
    US Offers $20 Million Reward and Relocation for Intelligence on Iran's Nuclear Programme

    The United States State Department has launched a substantial $20 million reward alongside potential relocation for tips concerning Iran's nuclear development.

  2. 5 Nov 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  3. 4 Nov 2026 · 17:30 CET
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  4. 3 Nov 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  5. 2 Nov 2026 · 14:01 CET
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  6. 30 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  7. 30 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET
    BP Profits Quadruple as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Energy Margins

    British energy giant BP reports a massive surge in third-quarter net profit, beating market forecasts as regional conflict in Iran drives up refining margins and slashes debt.

  8. 29 Oct 2026 · 18:30 CET
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  9. 29 Oct 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  10. 28 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  11. 28 Oct 2026 · 12:30 CET
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  12. 26 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET
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  13. 23 Oct 2026 · 15:30 CET
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  14. 23 Oct 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  15. 23 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  16. 20 Oct 2026 · 14:32 CET
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  17. 20 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  18. 19 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  19. 14 Oct 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  20. 13 Oct 2026 · 09:30 CET
    German Conservatives Renew Pledge to Slash Household Electricity Taxes

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  21. 12 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET
    German Industrial Giants Outline Green Energy and Infrastructure Plans in Baku

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  22. 12 Oct 2026 · 13:00 CET
    German Industrial Giants Outline Green Energy and Infrastructure Plans in Baku

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  23. 11 Oct 2026 · 16:00 CET
    Von der Leyen backs Zelenskyy's ceasefire appeal to safeguard food and energy

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  24. 10 Oct 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  25. 8 Oct 2026 · 17:30 CET
    Dombrovskis warns of persistent energy fallout at Eurogroup press conference

    Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told Eurogroup ministers in Luxembourg that the EU economy still feels the strain of recent energy market disruptions, calling for tighter coordination.

  26. 8 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET
    French TotalEnergies Workers Strike Disrupts Refineries and Petrol Stations

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  27. 7 Oct 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  28. 7 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET
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  29. 6 Oct 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  30. 6 Oct 2026 · 07:00 CET
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  31. 5 Oct 2026 · 11:30 CET
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  32. 4 Oct 2026 · 08:00 CET
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  33. 3 Oct 2026 · 14:00 CET
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  34. 1 Oct 2026 · 11:00 CET
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  35. 30 Sep 2026 · 13:00 CET
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  36. 30 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET
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  37. 30 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET
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  38. 29 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET
    Qatar warns Iran war’s global economic fallout is now unbearable

    Qatar says the conflict has blocked Hormuz shipping, disrupted Gulf exports and spread beyond energy, while continuing mediation between Washington and Tehran.

  39. 29 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  40. 28 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  41. 27 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  42. 27 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  43. 24 Sep 2026 · 13:01 CET
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  44. 21 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  45. 21 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET
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  46. 21 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  47. 21 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  48. 18 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET
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  49. 16 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  50. 16 Sep 2026 · 06:30 CET
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  51. 15 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET
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  52. 14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  53. 14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
    Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia

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  54. 11 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET
    Azerbaijan state oil fund helps launch China-ASEAN investment council

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  55. 11 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET
    Europeans Skip Medical Appointments and Family Visits to Pay Energy Bills

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  56. 10 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  57. 10 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  58. 9 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET
    Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe

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  59. 8 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
    Qatar and UAE test ship-to-ship LNG transfers amid Hormuz blockade

    LNG exporters are testing alternative methods to maintain shipments as Qatari and Emirati exports remain well below pre-war levels six months into the Hormuz blockade.

  60. 7 Sep 2026 · 16:00 CET
    IAEA says Iran blocking nuclear inspectors as Hormuz threats mount

    IAEA chief Grossi told the Board of Governors that Tehran had provided no information on declared nuclear materials and inspectors had no on-site access, as Iran's parliament speak

  61. 7 Sep 2026 · 12:01 CET
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  62. 7 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
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  63. 7 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
    French EDF Energy in talks to purchase British supplier So Energy

    France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to acquire British supplier So Energy as consolidation continues across the UK energy market.

  64. 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  65. 3 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  66. 3 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  67. 3 Sep 2026 · 04:30 CET
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  68. 2 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET
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  69. 2 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
    French gas reserves stable but storage costs climb

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  70. 2 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
    Commission approves German capacity mechanism of up to €35 billion to secure electricity supply

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  71. 2 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  72. 2 Sep 2026 · 05:30 CET
    ECB rate hike looms as energy shock pushes inflation to 3.3%

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  73. 1 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  74. 1 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  75. 31 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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  76. 31 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET
    British oil giant BP launches sale of North Sea business

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  77. 30 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET
    German Inflation Rises as Energy Price Growth Accelerates

    Provisional data published on Thursday shows that German inflation picked up pace in July due to accelerating energy price growth.

  78. 29 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  79. 29 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  80. 29 Jul 2026 · 08:31 CET
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  81. 29 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
    Commission Investigates Romania Arbitration Award Over Renewable Energy Compensation

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  82. 27 Jul 2026 · 18:00 CET
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  83. 23 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET
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    Euronews reports that Gulf oil producers are investing billions in new pipeline infrastructure to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns regarding the security of the waterway.

  84. 23 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  85. 23 Jul 2026 · 01:30 CET
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  86. 22 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  87. 21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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  88. 21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
    Azerbaijan and Germany sign strategic partnership agreement

    President Aliyev visited Berlin to formalise a new strategic partnership covering energy, transport and trade, as Germany seeks to reduce its dependency on Russian energy supplies.

  89. 20 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
    Azerbaijan expands economic partnership with Germany

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  90. 16 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
    European Commission approves €300 million Irish state aid scheme

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  91. 16 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
    European Commission approves Czech capacity mechanism

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  92. 15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  93. 15 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  94. 15 Jul 2026 · 03:00 CET
    Cuba suffers third nationwide power grid collapse in two weeks

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  95. 14 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET
    European Commissioner addresses UN meeting on critical energy transition minerals

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  96. 14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
    US projectiles strike Bushehr as Iran debates Strait of Hormuz control

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  97. 13 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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  98. 13 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
    European Commission approves €63 billion French offshore wind support scheme

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  99. 10 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
    North Korea pledges to expand nuclear capabilities

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  100. 9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
    German news roundup for Thursday July 9

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  101. 7 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET
    Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain record significant percentage increase

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  102. 7 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET
    Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain record sharp annual increase

    Data from Euronews shows a significant percentage rise in Spanish imports of Moroccan olive oil, though trade volumes remain small relative to the wider market.

  103. 3 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET
    Uzbekistan initiates major power expansion to meet rising energy demand

    Euronews reports that Uzbekistan is leveraging international financing to modernise its energy infrastructure and address the country's growing electricity requirements through new projects.

  104. 2 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
    CMA CGM deploys world's largest LNG-powered container ship

    The vessel has been launched on the Asia-Europe route as the maritime industry prioritises supply-chain resilience and cleaner shipping technologies.

  105. 2 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
    EU invests €2.5 billion in energy modernisation projects

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  106. 2 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
    EU invests €2.5 billion of ETS revenues in clean energy projects

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  107. 2 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET
    Press release - Electricity grids: MEPs back plans to accelerate energy project permit process

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  108. 2 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET
    Fuel prices rise across Germany following end of energy tax discount

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  109. 2 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
    German prosecutors charge suspect over Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

    Prosecutors in Germany have officially charged a suspect in connection with the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, according to a report by The Local.

  110. 1 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET
    Ursula von der Leyen holds discussions with President Aliyev in Baku

    The European Commission President has commenced a visit to the South Caucasus, with the European Union seeking to increase engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity.

  111. 1 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET
    US Federal Reserve expected to address interest rates within four weeks

    Euronews reports that US and European central banks are evaluating inflation risks as energy costs and AI-driven investment continue to influence the broader economic outlook.

  112. 1 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
    European Commission discusses regional peace initiatives in Baku

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Marta Kos met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss connectivity programmes and bilateral energy and trade relations.

  113. 1 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
    Ukraine hits Russia's Ufa oil refinery for second time in a week, Zelenskyy says

    Ukraine’s domestically developed and manufactured drones and missiles have been hammering Russian oil facilities, including refineries, terminals, storage depots and pipeline pumpi

  114. 1 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
    Inflation rates show signs of easing in Germany

    New figures indicate that Germany’s period of rising inflation is beginning to subside, prompting analysis into whether the cost of everyday essentials will follow suit.

  115. 1 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET
    Kazakhstan and Georgia to increase oil shipments via BTC pipeline

    High-level discussions in Astana have resulted in agreements to strengthen economic ties between Kazakhstan and Georgia, focusing on energy transit and expanded bilateral investment.

  116. 30 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET
    Production from two Cypriot gas fields targeted for 2033

    Euronews reports that the signing of a declaration of marketability marks progress toward positioning the Eastern Mediterranean as an alternative energy corridor for the European market.

  117. 30 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
    Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

    Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the

  118. 30 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
    Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

    Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the

  119. 30 Jun 2026 · 02:30 CET
    Uzbekistan targets five billion dollar expansion in AI service exports

    Uzbekistan is leveraging its young workforce and digital infrastructure to pivot from outsourcing towards higher-value artificial intelligence services, according to a report by Euronews.

  120. 27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET
    EU Commissioner warns of worsening jet fuel supply

    EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has cautioned that commercial jet fuel supplies may deteriorate this summer, notwithstanding recent improvements to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

  121. 27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET
    EU warns of potential jet fuel supply shortages this summer

    EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has cautioned that commercial jet fuel supplies may deteriorate over the coming months despite improved conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

  122. 26 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET
    Commissioner Jørgensen addresses the Energy Council in Luxembourg

    European Commissioner Jørgensen praised the Presidency for its work and results following the Energy Council meeting held in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026.

  123. 26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET
    Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

    The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regi

  124. 26 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET
    EU signs first tripartite agreement to support energy storage sector

    The European Commission has brokered a new tripartite agreement involving energy ministers, developers, and financial institutions to bolster energy storage capacity across the European Union.

  125. 24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET
    IAEA chief insists on nuclear inspections in Iran

    Rafael Grossi asserts that inspections of Iranian nuclear sites remain mandatory under a US-Iran framework agreement, despite recent claims from officials in Tehran.

  126. 24 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET
    European Commission outlines simplified rules for energy and tyre labelling

    The European Commission has published guidance regarding updated labelling regulations, aimed at improving clarity for consumers across the European Union.

  127. 24 Jun 2026 · 17:44 CET
    European Commission proposes simplified labelling rules for appliances and tyres

    The European Commission has announced new proposals aimed at simplifying labelling regulations for home appliances, electronic devices, and tyres to improve accessibility for consumers, suppliers, and retailers.

  128. 24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET
    European Commission unveils omnibus simplification proposals for taxation and energy

    Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Wopke Hoekstra have introduced new measures aimed at reducing administrative burdens in taxation and energy product legislation.

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