Green News Ministers agree petroleum industry must develop CO2 storage sites Governments agree oil and gas firms must deploy permanent CO2 storage facilities at an unprecedented scale, but the industry argues it is pointless without also building up carbon capture and transport infrastructure, while NGOs fear the plans distract from the need to cut emissions at source. 07/12/2023
Nature Commission proposes rules on pet welfare, illegal puppy trade Improving pet traceability and banning practices such as ear cropping are among the measures the EU executive has proposed today (7 December) to improve animal welfare standards for cats and dogs. 07/12/2023
Business European governments seek to unshackle from UK financial infrastructure The EU is worried continual dependence on London-based financial clearing houses jeopardises bank stability 06/12/2023
Business EU on cusp of new money laundering rules Officials hope revamped laws will draw a line under a series of dirty money scandals 06/12/2023
Green News Member states set to dilute proposal for single hydrogen entity Some countries back independent authority to coordinate planning, development and operation of new hydrogen infrastructure; others want restructured European gas operators’ network to take helm. 05/12/2023
Tech News Euroviews. EU governments' hypocrisy is on full display over dangerous police AI Our governments must be willing to put their money where their mouth is, ensuring that state uses of AI are subject to the same reasonable rules and requirements as any other AI system, Ella Jakubowska writes. 04/12/2023
Europe News Euroviews. Future generations must be given a seat at the EU table The EU needs a European Commissioner for Future Generations in its next college to enshrine long-term thinking and act as a guardian and conduit for future generations’ interests, Alberto Alemanno and Elizabeth Dirth write. 04/12/2023
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Why far-right movements are simmering across Europe In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent anti-migrant riots in Dublin and the different far-right movements across Europe. 02/12/2023
Green News Renewables welcome electricity integration plan, seek more details Action Plan released by the European Commission puts the spotlight on electricity distributors while environmental watchdog regrets lack of initiatives to reduce energy demand. 30/11/2023
Belgium NATO reiterates support for Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, reiterated support for Ukraine and its hopes to join the military alliance. 29/11/2023
Climate UK introduces new eco-finance labels Four new sustainability badges will help consumers make green investments, the FCA says 29/11/2023
Business 'What's the point?' — EU lawmakers sink teeth into digital euro The ECB says issuing digital money will help it keep pace with technology — but some MEPs are unconvinced if not downright hostile 29/11/2023
Markets EU retail investment inducements ban in jeopardy Tougher consumer protection rules to encourage households to get into the stock market seem set to founder 28/11/2023
Tech News Euroviews. AI Act's regression to self-regulation will hurt fundamental rights Back in April 2021, when Brussels proposed the first cross-sector AI regulation in the world, it claimed to protect fundamental rights and promote innovation. In 2023, fundamental rights may not remain fundamental to this regulation, Dr Kris Shrishak writes. 22/11/2023
Belgium Euroviews. The far left (still) doesn’t understand the Middle East conflict It’s time to wake up to the systemic oppression characterising so much of the Palestinian leadership, especially including Hamas-ruled Gaza, and to the hatred and hypocrisy rife in our own societies, fanning flames of falsehood and frenzy, MEP David Lega writes. 22/11/2023
Economy EU urges France, Germany to slash energy crisis spending A European Commission report spells the return of belt-tightening after years of crisis-driven largesse 21/11/2023
Europe News EU set to launch world's first hydrogen bank The European Commission will inaugurate this week its much anticipated Hydrogen Bank in order to support the increase of renewable hydrogen in the EU's energy mix. 20/11/2023
Business EU Russian sanctions stymied by complexity, poor enforcement Economic punishments for the Ukraine invasion are still too easy to avoid, some lawmakers say. 20/11/2023
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? EU states juggle their interests with climate goals In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss rumours to keep the financial sector out of corporate sustainability regulations and examine the EU’s proposals to combat child abuse online. 18/11/2023
Business EU’s football money-laundering plan inflamed by Chelsea claims Lawmakers say allegations of misdealing by ex-owner Roman Abramovich lend credence to their crusade against dirty money in sport, though others urge caution 17/11/2023
Europe News Brussels cuts EU growth forecast again to just 0.6% this year Europe's economy will grow less than originally predicted, according to the European Commission's latest forecast. 15/11/2023
Climate ECB berates proposed EU bank carveout from corporate due diligence law Plans to exclude finance from EU environmental due diligence legislation aren’t going down well with supervisors in Frankfurt 14/11/2023
Belgium UK woman murdered in Belgium identified after international appeal ‘The woman with the flower tattoo’ is named as Rita Roberts after 31 years. 14/11/2023
Europe News EU condemns Hamas for using human shields, but urges Israeli restraint The European Union has condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians in them as shields, while at the same time urging Israel to show maximum restraint. 13/11/2023
Europe Decoded Race to host EU’s money-laundering watchdog AMLA hots up Heft, geopolitics and money-laundering prowess are all coming into play as cities from Madrid to Vilnius jostle for a new agency 13/11/2023
Belgium 'Crimes are being committed': Belgium deputy PM wants Israel sanctions “Israel’s bombing increases the Palestinians’ total hopelessness," said Petra De Sutter. "Without a real solution, the violence will continue to repeat itself." 09/11/2023