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Can the EU ban smoking? Commission rewrites next generation rules
The EU is pursuing its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxation in a decade. The proposed Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) raises taxes on cigarettes and introduces taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. After the Parliament rejected its position, Council negotiations continue.
Europe
Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter?
The European Commission proposed revising the bloc's major climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), on 17 July. Euronews explains what the ETS is, why it is being revised and why it has become an incredibly polarising topic on the EU agenda.
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Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany
Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.
Russia
Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
Europe
Euroviews. Geothermal energy promises domestic power - the EU is hesitating
The EU runs the risk of standing idly by whilst the US and Canada develop geothermal energy into an industry. In Europe discussions about partnerships are still ongoing, writes Tatiana Mindekova from the global energy think tank ‘Ember’ in a guest article for Euronews.