EU full ban on sale of cosmetics tested on animals in force from March 11
The last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe entered into force on March 11 2013,
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EU fines Microsoft 561M euro for browser screen fail
The European Commission said on March 6 that it imposed a 561 million euro fine on Microsoft for failing to
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New EU regulations on bus and coach passenger rights come into effect on March 1
A new European Union regulation on bus and coach passenger rights came into effect on March 1 2013, providing bus
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No EU state can unilaterally extend labour restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians, European Commissioner says
Remaining labour market restrictions on workers from Bulgaria and Romania end on December 31 2013 and no EU country can
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EU reports progress against second-hand smoke, says more to be done
Protection from second hand smoke has improved considerably in the European Union, according to a European Commission (EC) report on
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EC sets out requirements for Kosovo to move closer to visa liberalisation
Kosovo will have to adopt laws on co-operation in border management and a law on combating people trafficking, while amending
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‘Further progress needed’ in Romania’s judiciary reform, EC report says
Romania must do more to deliver on respect for rule of law and judicial independence, having implemented some but not
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European Commission takes Bulgaria to court over assignment of digital terrestrial broadcasting authorisations
The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU’s Court of Justice over the assignment of the digital
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European Commission to give ‘oral update’ on Bulgaria CVM
Rather than a detailed Co-operation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) report in writing, the European Commission would give the European Council
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