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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost New rules are designed to bring ‘clean tech sovereignty’ to the bloc in face of competition from China and the US. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Record approval of farming reform raises legal, climate concerns Faced with the roar of protesting farmers, the European Parliament has stripped down agricultural rules in record time – but some worry MEPs have been too hasty. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; ECJ opinion EU data protection rules don't allow the company to use personal data for an unlimited period of time, the Advocate General said. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. New Critical Medicines Alliance starts work to address shortages The European Commission and Belgian Presidency launched a Critical Medicines Alliance to identify weaknesses in supply of drugs in the EU, to better prevent and react to shortages. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. What do newly approved anti-money laundering rules cover? EU lawmakers voted in a landslide in favour of new curbs on crypto, football clubs and cash transactions. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Turkish kebabs turn to Europe for protected status Türkiye has filed an application to grant its best-known foodstuff the same EU protection as Neapolitan pizza and Spanish jamon serrano. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs approve law to reduce growing stream of packaging waste The European Parliament has adopted new binding targets for reuse, collection and recycling of packaging, and outright bans on a range of disposable plastic wrappers, miniature bottles and bags deemed unnecessary, but NGOs have raised another 'greenwashing' alarm. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. TikTok suspends rewards in Lite app in the wake of EU probe The video-sharing platform is subject to two Commission investigations under the DSA. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Parliament backs stricter limits for air pollutants, better monitoring Law under negotiation between the co-legislators since 2022 hopes to deliver cleaner air across EU cities but still needs to be approved by the EU Council. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Hopes high for new corporate sustainability rules after MEP vote The new rules forcing companies to check supply chains have been hailed by environmental and social activists – but raised significant concerns over red tape. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows The regions will call upon the OECD countries to support safe, secure AI. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Commission seeks to clarify ‘essential use’ of dangerous chemicals The European Commission has drawn up strict criteria on when the use the most dangerous substances is justified, but with an overhaul of the EU's core chemicals regulation still on ice, green NGOs have urged a redoubling of efforts to limit pollution and health risks. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Six EU countries pressed to appoint platform watchdogs The European Commission opened infringement procedures today. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Chinese Nuctech raided in foreign subsidies investigation The EU Commission has used new powers to raid a Chinese surveillance company under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation – in a move that will further complicate ties with Beijing. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Nutrition EU Policy. Excess pesticide residues fourfold higher in imported food, agency finds There is a low risk to consumer health from exposure to pesticide residues in food but imports from third countries need to be monitored since they are four times more likely to exceed recommended levels, according to the latest findings of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Commission carries out first raid under foreign subsidies regulation The EU Executive has used new powers for the first time against an unnamed security equipment company. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution. 23/04/2024