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 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. 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 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. 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
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis cases across the EU and underlined the need to follow vaccination protocols. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Budget watchdog enters political fray with warning over petrol car ban The European Court of Auditors has strongly denied any political intent behind its decision to warn a looming ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars could lead to an influx of electric car imports from China. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Final plenary and farmers: Newsletter This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Launch of energy efficiency coalition seeks to fill investment gap Implementation of EU laws to slash energy use and increase efficiency in the bloc’s building stock will require a great amount of financing, according to EU officials. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. TikTok subject to DSA investigation over Lite app, faces suspension The video sharing platform needs to provide a risk assessment by tomorrow. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with EU governments unable to agree on how to update the 20-year-old Energy Taxation Directive. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. ECB queries Apple’s promise to open up iPhone payments Central bankers say pro-competition reforms still wouldn’t ensure seamless service for their new digital euro. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Commission approves superbug-busting antibiotic The European Commission today (22 April) authorised a new antibiotic designed to counter anti-bacterial resistance, one of the biggest health threats the EU is currently facing. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Chatbots providing 'unintentional' misinformation ahead of EU election Google has introduced more restrictions after a new study showed Europe's most used AI chatbots were providing inaccurate election-related answers. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election? Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next Brussels, my love? Brussels, my love? The EU single market is not sexy enough for voters In this edition, panellists reflect on the woes of the EU single market in the context of a shrinking European economy. They also zoom in on Europe's drinking culture and give their views on taxing the rich. 20/04/2024