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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation and modification of an existing Irish risk equalisation scheme to compensate insurers for the provision of private medical insurances.
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A new Eurobarometer survey reveals that a large majority of Irish respondents support the Covid19 vaccination campaign and are satisfied with government and EU handling of the vaccination strategy.
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The European Commission is proposing to update EU consumer rules to help consumers take informed and environment-friendly choices when buying products.
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The European Commission has presented a package of European Green Deal proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition.
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The United States and the European Commission are committed to reducing Europe's dependency on Russian energy and have reaffirmed their joint commitment to Europe's energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean energy.
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The European Commission has approved a €50 million Irish scheme to support the beef sector affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The European Commission has presented a range of short-term and medium-term actions to enhance global food security and to support farmers and consumers in the EU in light of rising food prices and input costs, such as energy and fertilisers.
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The European Commission has set out ideas for collective European action to address the root causes of the problem in the gas market and ensure security of supply at reasonable prices for next winter and beyond.
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The European Commission has outlined the actions being taken to support Member States in meeting the needs of those fleeing the war against Ukraine and its people.
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The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Ireland's map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027.