Green News Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom New assessment questions EU countries’ ability to deliver climate goals. 31/01/2024
Europe News Commission lowers green sights for agriculture amid farmers’ protests The EU executive assists French President Emmanuel Macron proposing a partial derogation to the green architecture for farming subsidies - a key demand of farmers causing unrest in France. 31/01/2024
Tech News Lawmakers back fix absent deal to block child sexual abuse material online The European Parliament today voted in favour of extending a temporary solution to combat child sexual abuse material online, as a deal on proposed legislation will unlikely be reached before the end of the mandate of this European Commission. 31/01/2024
Green News Fiscal rules could block essential spending on green transition The co-president of the Greens in the European Parliament has warned the EU's transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is doomed to fail unless the bloc relaxes rules on government debt and deficit spending, as he presented a new report highlighting the scale of investment needed. 30/01/2024
Green News Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment ‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants. 30/01/2024
Europe News MEPs probe preparations, Russian links in hunt for new laundering agency site For the first time, the EU is using public hearings to decide where to locate an agency 30/01/2024
Tech News Low 5G uptake in Europe will stagger AI development, Commission official warns Persistent low uptake of 5G deployment in Europe mean other technologies dependent on fast internet such as artificial intelligence will face delays in uptake, according to a European Commission official. 30/01/2024
Europe News Breakfast almost over as lawmakers lay table for new honey, jam rules Country of origin labelling for honey, fruit juices, and jams is the main outstanding issue to iron out in what is expected to be a quick deal on new EU marketing standards for foodstuffs commonly eaten at breakfast. 30/01/2024
Healthcare Belgian minister commits to framework for health data - interview For its presidency of the EU Council, Belgium wants to wrap up the EU Health Data Space dossier before the European Parliament ends its term, but concluding negotiations with MEPs on the issue remains tricky, Belgium’s federal health minister told Euronews. 30/01/2024
Green News Denmark enlists ten more in push for 'ambitious' EU climate target Denmark, the only EU country so far to explicitly back a 2040 target of cutting the bloc's net greenhouse gas emissions to 90% below 1990 levels, has persuaded Germany, France and eight others to back a call for an "ambitious" target in a joint statement that points towards a similar figure. 26/01/2024
Green News Lawmakers call for banks to check client sustainability The financial sector needs a separate law to impose environmental and human rights obligations after being excluded from a December deal, says a draft seen by Euronews. 26/01/2024
Tech News Telecom sector to see broadband rules approved next month, as Europe’s 5G roll-out lags Europe’s telecom industry is likely to see updated broadband infrastructure rules approved early February, as 5G roll-out across the Union remains low. 26/01/2024
Business Which city will host the prized new anti-money laundering agency? Nine candidates from Madrid to Riga will present their case at a grueling 12-hour hearing next week. 26/01/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen opens dialogue to reach ‘consensus’ on future of farming Agri-food actors have been summoned to Brussels by the European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen to help forge a new long-term vision for agriculture amid mounting protests from farmers across the continent. 25/01/2024
Green News Commission under pressure to follow advisors on 2040 climate target With less than a fortnight to go before the European Commission floats a potentially radical new greenhouse gas reduction target, an alliance of business leaders, local governments and climate campaigners has called on the EU to follow the advice of its own scientists. 25/01/2024
Green News Commission glyphosate decision unlawful, claims NGO group Environmental groups say EU executive’s renewal decision is at odds with the latest scientific evidence. 25/01/2024
Green News Net-zero industry act talks see divisions over cleantech targets Global demand target of 25% divides member states during institutional talks. 24/01/2024
Health news New medical device rules further delayed to avoid shortages The European Commission wants to buy manufacturers time to comply with revised safety standards for diagnostic devices as a slower-than-expected transition to the new framework poses risks of shortages. 24/01/2024
Tech News Commission sets up AI office as sign-off on rulebook nears The European Commission today (24 January) said it will set up an AI Office tasked with implementing the nascent Artificial Intelligence Act at EU level, with operations starting in the coming months. 24/01/2024
Green News Belgium eyes offshore wind and solar to increase renewables’ capacity Lowland state seeks to optimise limited North Sea area for clean energy production. 23/01/2024