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European Commission refers Greece to CJEU over failure to finalize water and flood management plans
The European Commission on Wednesday referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for its failure to conclude the revision of its river basin management plans as required by the Water Framework Directive and its flood risk management plans as required by the Floods Directive.
European Commission Presses Ahead with Four Criminal Cases Against Bulgaria
In a move underscoring its commitment to upholding European Union regulations, the European Commission has intensified its scrutiny of Bulgaria, pressing the nation on various fronts ranging from counterterrorism measures to environmental protection, BTA reported.
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EU Parliament to Sue Commission Over Hungary Fund Release
The European Parliament is gearing up to take legal action against the European Commission following its decision to release 10.2 billion euros in funds for Hungary, as reported by Politico.
Protest against private universities underway in Athens
Students and teachers rallied in central Athens on Thursday to protest against the establishment of private universities in Greece.
Despite the rain, protesters gathered at Propylaia and are expected to mark towards the Parliament.
EU Citizens Gain Unrestricted Access to Bulgarian Agricultural Land
In a groundbreaking development, European Union citizens can now freely purchase agricultural land in Bulgaria, as Luxembourg's court annuls the last remaining restriction 17 years after Bulgaria joined the EU.
European Court rules against MEP Kaili on immunity lifting request
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed "as inadmissible in its entirety" the challenge brought by European Parliament Member Eva Kaili against the request for lifting her parliamentary immunity.
European Commission Takes Legal Action Against Bulgaria Over Unmet EU Directives
In a significant move, the European Commission (EC) has announced actions against Bulgaria for failure to comply with several crucial EU directives. The EC referred Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not enacting measures in line with the Victims' Rights' Directive.
Greece referred to EU court for failing to provide updated flood risk maps
The European Commission on Thursday decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to provide updated flood risk and flood hazard maps as required by its floods directive.
The EU Parliament will Vote On a Resolution on the Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen
Today, the European Parliament will vote on a resolution for the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area. Against this background, the Romanian MEP from the European People's Party, Eugene Tomac, requested that the European Parliament file a case against the European Council before the Court of Justice of the EU for not allowing Romania and Bulgaria into Schengen.
EU Commission announced 4 Criminal Procedures against Bulgaria
The European Commission announced today four criminal proceedings against Bulgaria in the areas of money laundering, the fight against fraud with EU funds, air quality and maritime safety.
Air quality
Brussels has decided to send a reasoned opinion to Bulgaria for failing to remove obstacles to access to justice in relation to air quality plans.