Belgium

Earth News

Belgium to champion citizen energy at ministerial summit

Speaking exclusively to Euronews, Belgium's energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten explains why she is pushing for governments to recognise the important contribution community electricity projects and cooperatives could make to Europe's energy transition.

29/05/2024

Tech News

EU elections mostly safe from foreign interference online -report

There have been attempts to influence local votes instead, the report added.

29/05/2024

Europe

Brussels has six more defence partnerships in pipeline: Borrell

The announcement follows deals with Moldova and Norway as the bloc attempts to bolster its military credentials.

29/05/2024

Tech News

AI Office set-up announced, Lucilla Sioli to be in charge

Commission announces set-up of unit tasked with overseeing the AI Act.

29/05/2024

Europe

Lack of parental leave ‘discourages’ youth from running for elections

With the European Parliament election less than two weeks away, its incoming members will still not have official parental leave recognised, which could prevent young people from running for office.

29/05/2024

The Cube

Fact-check: Is the EU setting up a European army?

Critics of the EU have long claimed that the bloc has created a joint army or soon will, citing calls from pro-European voices who want an ever-closer union. The Cube unpacks the myth.

29/05/2024

Tech News

Commission should invest more in AI, Auditors say

Despite AI regulation, the EU Executive fails to coordinate national plans.

29/05/2024

Health news

Commission greenlights €1bn cross-border state aid to enhance drug discovery

The EU executive approves investment to fill unmet medical needs with a cross-border state aid scheme to develop and test novel drugs as well as advanced therapy products.

28/05/2024

Earth News

Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia

Trade partnership will give access to a vast pool of critical raw minerals to assist the EU aim of diversifying supply.

28/05/2024

Europe

Trade unions push Brussels to approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA buy

EU antitrust officials are worried the takeover of the former Alitalia fleet could raise prices and cut choice on flights to central Europe and the US.

28/05/2024

Earth News

Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects

The European Commission hopes to further boost EU clean energy technology by approving whopping state subsidies for a range of projects aimed at using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in tranport.

28/05/2024

No Comment

Farmers protest in Brussels demanding 'fair' milk prices

Dozens of dairy farmers from across Europe demonstrated in Brussels on Monday to demand 'fair' milk prices and income.

28/05/2024

Belgium

Norway hands over recognition documents to Palestinian PM

Oslo has formalised its support for Palestinian statehood in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated the Israeli government.

28/05/2024

Earth News

Push for deal on ‘green claims’ rules raises fears of double standards

Incoming EU legislation could force petroleum firms to temper their claims to be heading for net-zero emissions, but raises questions over the use of offsetting to fulfil climate action pledges.

28/05/2024

Europe

EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood

Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine.

28/05/2024

Belgium

Belgium agrees to send €977 million in military aid to Ukraine

Ukraine and Belgium inked a bilateral security pact, with Belgium committing €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

28/05/2024

Europe

With Charles Michel on his post-election future, Palestine, far-right

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond.

28/05/2024

Earth News

Net Zero Industry Act sign-off heralds carbon capture deployment

Legislation designed to protect European firms from US and Chinese competition during the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy also forces big oil to help keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

27/05/2024

Earth News

Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions

The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas.

27/05/2024

Smart Regions

Green Win, greener waterways

In partnership with the European Commission

Green Win, the system set up at the University of Liège, has made it possible to test the operation of large pumps, which can weigh up to one tonne, and pump 300 litres per second in waterways.

27/05/2024

Tech News

German, Baltic call for better digital infrastructure, data sharing

Northern countries claim EU 27 telecom ministers' demands are not far-reaching enough.

27/05/2024

Europe

Palestinian prime minister in Brussels for more support from EU

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the Palestinian Authority is making reforms that would allow it to govern Gaza after the war.

27/05/2024

Tech News

Young academics use TikTok to educate EU voters ahead of elections

Two young academics are turning their knowledge into consumable, entertaining videos ahead of the European elections in June.

25/05/2024

Europe

How Italian media see von der Leyen's willingness to work with Meloni

Italian media describe the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen' statement as a bold move, though it may further isolate her from the centre-right EPP party.

24/05/2024

Space

Key Commission space law proposal expected in weeks

First awaited in April, the so-called 'EU space law', one of Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's priorities for 2024, will be proposed "in the coming weeks", a senior EU official told reporters during a space ministerial meeting on Thursday (23 May).

24/05/2024

Earth News

Franco-German push call for growth strategy on energy transition

Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges.

24/05/2024