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Now playing Next wellbeing EU Policy. Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME envoy pick Lawmakers called 382-144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper in a suspected case of political favouritism. 11/04/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs support exit from Energy Charter Treaty In a decisive committee vote, MEPs have supported the European Union's exit from the Energy Charter Treaty over concerns its global investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system has been weaponised to sue governments over climate policy. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. G7 need tech trust tests to counter China, Vestager says Tech criteria can include environmental footprint, labour rights, cybersecurity and data security, and should be objective and independent. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Commissioner mutiny grows over von der Leyen's controversial hire Four senior lieutenants aren't happy on hearing that fellow CDU member Markus Pieper starts his taxpayer-funded duties next week 09/04/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations? The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs? 08/04/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Cycling Declaration hailed as ‘historic’ moment for Europe Although it carries no legal force, cycling advocates have greeted an undertaking by governments and MEPs to make Europe a more bike friendly place as an important recognition of the health and environmental benefits and a milestone in EU transport policy. 04/04/2024
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Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Agency chief seeks help from pharmacos with medicines shortages Greater transparency between regulators and manufacturers can foster a better understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and reduce risks of drug shortages, European Medicines Agency (EMA) Executive Director Emer Cooke told Euronews in an interview. 04/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Exclusive: Commission vanguard turn on von der Leyen envoy pick The controversial decision to hire Germany’s Markus Pieper may need a second look, fellow Commissioners suggest. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Exclusive: Lawmakers to call for head of von der Leyen SME envoy A draft seen by Euronews accuses Ursula von der Leyen of political favouritism in selecting Markus Pieper, from her own party, for the lucrative official post. 03/04/2024