Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. TikTok questioned over its Lite app launched in France and Spain The European Commission opened a formal probe into the video sharing app under the DSA last February. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Swede Ellsberger elected new head of standards body ETSI Former Ericsson, Huawei manager takes up his role this summer. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. MEPs query fast-tracking farmer-friendly CAP reform Some political groups appear unwilling to cede Parliament’s lawmaking prerogatives to fast-track eleventh-hour approval of major deregulation of the EU’s agricultural subsidies and soothe protesting farmers. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Brussels picks fight over UK ban on sand eel fishing The European Commission is demanding an explanation from the UK government over a biodiversity protection measure that bans the industrial fishing of sand eels in much of its territorial waters, a move which has upset Denmark, which holds the lion's share of the UK/EU post-Brexit quota. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. 23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU Policy. Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections A human resource crisis at the Commission comes ahead of a sensitive changing of the guard in Brussels. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Pieper quits, casting shade on von der Leyen appointment process Markus Pieper won’t be starting work at the European Commission, after his recruitment drew censure from MEPs. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU vote nears; study Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Survey rates parties on Green Deal - from 'pro' to 'prehistoric' As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy EU Policy. Leaders urged to impose progressive taxes for green transition Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU’s green transition put prosperity at risk, claim NGOs and academics. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Exclusive: Letta to call for European industrial strategy The former Italian PM’s report, part of which has been seen by Euronews, calls for stronger rules to unify telecoms, energy and financial markets and a new European business code. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. National governments wary of proposed telecom market consolidation The European Commission is expected to come with a formal plan for a new telecom law in the autumn. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Green Deal founders amid shifting policy focus This week saw further signs that environmental legislation is slipping down the EU policy agenda as European leaders focus on industrial competitiveness and defence and Hungary prepares to take the helm of the rotating EU presidency. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. European Parliament approves energy market overhaul MEPs have approved a sweeping reform of EU gas and electricity market regulations, with the aim of accelerating the clean energy transition, and including provisions that could further restrict Russia's ability to continue selling natural gas to Europe. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. President Michel looks to capital markets to solve economic woes A summit next week could look at alternatives to bank finance in a bid to boost Europe’s fortunes – but previous attempts haven’t met with much success. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Living EU Policy. Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare EU Policy. Lawmakers seek EU-level regulation of contraceptives, abortion pills The European Parliament includes contraceptives and abortifacients in its long-awaited position on the new EU pharmaceutical rules, intending for these to be included among items regulated at EU level. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Soil protection law survives plenary vote, but considerably weakened Legislation designed to bolster the key role of soil in maintaining Europe's biodiversity and climate resilience has been approved by MEPs, but only after the requirements it would place on national governments were significantly lightened. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote. 11/04/2024