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Commission presses governments to appoint AI regulators

By the end of this year, certain provisions of the AI Act will already start to apply.

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Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

Green News

NGOs demand stringent criteria for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen

The European Commission has been urged to consult broadly and take a methodical approach to defining new 'low-carbon-fuels, amid concerns that hastily drafted legislation could promote the unsustainable use of fossil gas.

Green News

Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

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Lawmakers to approve updated GDPR rules despite companies' concerns

Tech lobby fears the updated GDPR rules will increase abusive complaints and further slow lengthy procedures.

Europe Decoded

Von der Leyen’s Defence Union dream won’t come easy – or cheap

Strengthening Europe's military may be an imperative in the coming years – but EU ambitions face multiple legal, political and financial hurdles.

Green News

Governments urged to reconsider bid to delay deforestation law

Forest conservationists and environmental campaigners have reacted angrily to governments' efforts within the EU Council to water down a recently adopted law designed to protect forests both overseas and in Europe, before it has even come into effect.

Health news

Health officials flag demographics, sustainability concerns

Shortages of health workers and a rapidly ageing population were among key concerns flagged by officials from a variety of member states attending a landmark health conference in Brussels this week.

Tech News

EU-US to announce 6G vision, cooperation on AI at TTC summit

The meeting is likely to be the last TTC; the forum might not survive leadership changes following elections on both sides of the Atlantic this year.

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Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco

The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium.

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Amazon needs to comply with ad database under platform rules; court

The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by the US online marketplace.

Europe News

Ministers mollify farmers with simpler CAP rules

Agriculture ministers rubberstamped fresh measures to reduce administrative burden on farmers, aiming to address imbalances in the food supply chain as a next step in addressing protests.

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Croatia alone partially adopts new cyber rules for critical entities

The rules to protect the energy, banking and transport sector need to be in place by 17 October this year.

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Exclusive: Commission seeks Frenchman for top standards job

The other two shortlisted candidates are from Spain and Sweden.

Green News

Member states back exempting shipping from EU microplastic rules

Environment ministers argue that responsibility should fall under the scope of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Green News

Fiery exchange over Nature Restoration Law overshadows climate debate

The failure of EU ministers to rubber stamp a political agreement on a new Nature Restoration Law risks undermining climate action and damaging the EU's credibility both globally and with voters, a handful of opposing ministers were warned on Monday.

Europe News

Apple, Meta, and Alphabet investigated under Digital Markets Act

The probes come days after new rules to curb the power of dominant online platforms took effect.

Europe News

Climate targets in focus, Newsletter

This weeks key events selected by senior environment reporter Robert Hodgson

Green News

Future of Nature Restoration Law uncertain amid further delay

With half a dozen member states blocking the final adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, a key element of the EU's flagship Green Deal, Hungary is being singled out for withholding its previous support.

Health news

Commission seeks faster approvals for biotech products

The future of the biotech sector in Europe lies in the simplification of the regulatory process, said Commission executive vice president Margrethe Vestager.