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Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity

In this edition, we look at the far right's victory in German local elections, and the EU's efforts to get more women in top jobs

07/09/2024

Health news

EU Court halts Commission’s ban on drug for rare liver disease

In an unusual turn of events, the EU's top court has temporarily suspended the European Commission's decision to revoke the marketing authorisation for a drug used to treat the rare autoimmune liver disease.

06/09/2024

Business

Audi Brussels plant risks closure after car model to cease production

Unions have been left surprised after Audi Brussels has confirmed that there are no plans to produce its flagship car model at its Forest site in Brussels beyond 2025.

06/09/2024

Tech News

US seeks to agree principles on safety of submarine cables with EU

EU member states also asked the EU Commission to consider a legal proposal on safety of subsea cables

06/09/2024

Health news

EU closer to rules saving children's toys from toxic chemicals

New EU-wide rules protect children have been backed by the Parliament and must now go to inter-institutional negotiations.

05/09/2024

Green News

EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar

American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.

05/09/2024

Europe News

Centre-right will claim most coveted Commission jobs, leak suggests

A document seen by Euronews suggests von der Leyen’s own EPP will dominate key positions in the next EU executive, leaving socialists and liberals with the crumbs.

05/09/2024

Tech News

International AI Treaty to be signed by EU, UK and US

The AI Treaty is different from the EU's AI Act, allowing non-EU member states to sign.

05/09/2024

Europe News

Draghi’s EU competitiveness report gains mixed reception from MEPs

Major parties appear to back the ex-Italian premier’s plans to boost sluggish EU growth.

05/09/2024

Green News

Create new EU energy agency, think tank urges new Commission

Researchers at Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered a number of energy, environment and climate policy recommendations for the new European Commission.

04/09/2024

Europe News

Bloc needs simpler, flexible, policy-based budget, says EU official

How should the bloc finance its next budget? How big should it be? And what should be its spending areas? A policy discussion organised today by the influential Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered some ideas.

04/09/2024

Travel News

How Bruges is tackling its overtourism problem

Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps.

04/09/2024

Green News

Agriculture report could signal dramatic change in EU farm subsidies

Seven months of intense debate behind closed doors appears to have produced what election campaign tubthumping and rowdy street protests failed to deliver: the outline of way forward for Europe's unsustainable food production model.

04/09/2024

Health news

How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report

The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors.

04/09/2024

Business

Green securitisations can boost lending: French central bank

The controversial financial instruments are finding favour again as policymakers switch priorities from stability to growth.

04/09/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group.

04/09/2024

Tech News

EU member states enter discussions on future of networks act 

Countries will discuss the outcome of the public consultation.

04/09/2024

Business

Plans for a new EU financial data wire raise fears of a new monopoly

Some are sceptical about a Brussels plan to boost capital market transparency and investment.

04/09/2024

Europe News

Portuguese minister calls for water resilience financing by EIB

Maria da Graça Carvalho was in Brussels to follow up on a letter sent to the EU executive during the summer asking for concrete action to increase water security across the EU.

03/09/2024

Tech News

Belgian privacy enforcer running to be EU Data Protection Supervisor

The EU Commission is set to draft a short list with possible nominees to replace Wojciech Wiewiórowski

03/09/2024

Healthcare

EU outlines €1.3m initiative to make nursing more attractive

The EU executive has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making the nursing profession more attractive to counter an ongoing nurse shortage across Europe.

02/09/2024

Green News

Airlines must monitor vapour trails under new EU climate rules

The controversial new green plans, opposed by the industry, were agreed by officials on Friday

02/09/2024

Green News

EU eyes access to critical raw materials in Angola investment deal

The EU hopes a first-of-a-kind investment deal with Angola will increase access to key resources needed for the green transition, while encouraging the west African state no to become over-reliant on its substantial oil reserves.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Belgium and Romania propose women for Commission jobs post-deadline

Belgium was the only EU country to miss the deadline set by Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who is attempting to ensure gender balance among her senior officials.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Draghi’s déja vu, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior finance and defence reporter Jack Schickler.

02/09/2024

Economy

How could the EU’s €140bn budget better help women’s rights?

In 2023, 11% of EU spending contributed to promoting gender equality. Euronews unpicks Brussels’ plans to improve those figures over the next term.

02/09/2024