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Energy Charter: withdrawal with uncertain outcome?

The EU has so far been unable to agree on a position on remaining in the Energy Charter Treaty, and it is, therefore, blocking its modernization. Now the Swedish Council Presidency has presented a proposal to break the stalemate.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Joint Research Center: What does the Commission's think tank do?

Little is known of the Joint Research Center's work. Yet the JRC spends almost half a billion annually on research and evidence-based policy advice. A strategic realignment is intended to create more awareness and influence. Research Commissioner Mariya Gabriel has now visited the institution.

By Tim Gabel