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Parliament feuds over women’s rights committee role in child abuse law

"We don't have time to waste on debates about gender theory," said right-wing MEP, Fabrice Leggeri.

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Hungary slammed for 'absurd' proposal to delay aviation fuel levy

While the diesel, petrol and electricity used for rail and road transport is heavily taxed, airlines and maritime transport – from fishing boats to cruise ships – continue to enjoy a free ride – a situation that may encourage environmentally harmful travel choices.

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Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness: Five key takeaways

Common debt, China threat, innovation and cars: Euronews summarises 400-plus pages to give you five takeaways from Mario Draghi’s landmark report.

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EU against Google and Apple: Big Tech's crunch day in court

The European Court of Justice is set to resolve two disputes worth billions of euros with big tech firms Apple and Google in the closing period of Margrethe Vestager's reign as EU competition chief.

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With AI, EU has opportunity to capitalise on digital, says Draghi

The bloc has lost the cloud market, however, the report said.

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EU Court halts Commission’s ban on drug for rare liver disease

In an unusual turn of events, the EU's top court has temporarily suspended the European Commission's decision to revoke the marketing authorisation for a drug used to treat the rare autoimmune liver disease.

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US seeks to agree principles on safety of submarine cables with EU

EU member states also asked the EU Commission to consider a legal proposal on safety of subsea cables

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Czechia floats plan to replace Russian gas supplies to eastern EU

Czechia's trade minister and the likely next EU energy commissioner has urged the incumbent Kadri SImson and Berlin, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna to intensify efforts to wean the bloc off Russian gas

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EU closer to rules saving children's toys from toxic chemicals

New EU-wide rules protect children have been backed by the Parliament and must now go to inter-institutional negotiations.

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Commission nominee says energy transition boosts European integration

Spanish minister tipped for key role in the next EU executive says power grid expansion should be a core European project for the second von der Leyen Commission.

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EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar

American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.

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Centre-right will claim most coveted Commission jobs, leak suggests

A document seen by Euronews suggests von der Leyen’s own EPP will dominate key positions in the next EU executive, leaving socialists and liberals with the crumbs.

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Draghi’s EU competitiveness report gains mixed reception from MEPs

Major parties appear to back the ex-Italian premier’s plans to boost sluggish EU growth.

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Euronews Digital Summer: AI needs no more rules, says EU Commission tech chief

Roberto Viola discusses Europe's technological edge and future challenges.

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Create new EU energy agency, think tank urges new Commission

Researchers at Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered a number of energy, environment and climate policy recommendations for the new European Commission.

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Bloc needs simpler, flexible, policy-based budget, says EU official

How should the bloc finance its next budget? How big should it be? And what should be its spending areas? A policy discussion organised today by the influential Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered some ideas.

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Agriculture report could signal dramatic change in EU farm subsidies

Seven months of intense debate behind closed doors appears to have produced what election campaign tubthumping and rowdy street protests failed to deliver: the outline of way forward for Europe's unsustainable food production model.

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How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report

The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors.

Business

Green securitisations can boost lending: French central bank

The controversial financial instruments are finding favour again as policymakers switch priorities from stability to growth.

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Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group.