Belgium

Healthcare

Commission keeps door open to overhauling medical device laws

A reform of the EU’s safety framework for products from pacemakers to syringes wasn’t been explicitly promised by von der Leyen, but wasn’t ruled out either.

22/07/2024

Health news

Vifor to rectify smear campaign against competitor after EU warning

Pharma company Vifor promised to correct misleading information about a rival iron supplement’s safety record, following an EU antitrust investigation into abuse of a dominant market position.

22/07/2024

Climate Now

How Belgium’s gearing up for flooding and drought

In partnership with Copernicus

Belgium faces a future of warmer temperatures and more extreme events, according to climate projections. No stranger to flooding, it’s also grappling with an increased risk of drought. Climate Now reports from a region of Belgium that’s already felt some of the impacts.

22/07/2024

Business

Hungary's Lead Ventures on the lookout for more chances for start-ups

The Budapest-based company reveals it has raised €100 million to support Central and Eastern European start-ups. This is said to be one of the most significant funds in the region.

22/07/2024

Tech News

EU cloud scheme needs more privacy safeguards, French watchdog says

With no more meetings planned, certification is likely to be delayed still further.

22/07/2024

Europe News

Committees vote for leadership, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by health and food reporter Marta Iraola Iribarren

22/07/2024

Healthcare

Von der Leyen confirms Critical Medicines, Biotech Acts in pipeline

Two key legislative frameworks aimed at reducing dependencies on critical drugs and boosting the EU’s life science sector were included in the political guidelines of newly re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

19/07/2024

Europe News

Who’s who in the European Parliament’s new committee roster

From mammoth structures for energy and the environment to smaller ones looking at fish, we take you through the movers and shakers who will determine EU lawmaking in practice.

19/07/2024

Tech News

How has the Digital Services Act been enforced, one year on?

A year after the landmark EU rules affecting digital platforms began to apply, the system of enforcement is fully under way.

19/07/2024

Tech News

Meta stops EU roll-out of AI model due to regulatory concerns

The company already faced data protection complaints in several EU countries.

18/07/2024

Business

Essilor Luxottica eyes up US youth via billion-dollar Supreme deal

Franco-Italian eyewear giant is looking to attract the US's stylish youth market through a deal to buy "iconic brand" Supreme.

18/07/2024

Business

Germany set to close one of busiest rail routes for five months

One of Germany's busiest railways is set to close for five months as the country works towards fixing its notorious disruption-prone network.

18/07/2024

Green News

EU executive rejects auditors' call for ‘reality check’ on hydrogen

The European Court of auditors claims European Commission targets to deploy 'green' hydrogen to meet emissions targets are unrealistic, but the executive remains bullish.

17/07/2024

Green News

Water resilience can’t be ignored, 21 member states warn EU executive

Strengthening water management in the EU will require concrete action and strategic mobilisation, according to a joint-letter published today.

17/07/2024

Business

Allianz plans majority stake in Singapore firm to widen Asia access

German insurance giant Allianz offers $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) for a minimum stake of 51% for Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd. A deal would turn the business into the fourth-largest composite insurer in Asia.

17/07/2024

Tech News

TikTok must comply with EU Digital Markets Act: EU Court

Bytedance loses gatekeeper status appeal before Luxembourg court.

17/07/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen Commission loses COVID vaccine transparency case

Von der Leyen's Commission has lost a controversial vaccines contracts transparency case on the eve of a crucial vote in the European Parliament to confirm her nomination as Commission President.

17/07/2024

Tech News

Analysis: How could a Trump win affect EU Big Tech enforcement?

A Republican victory is likely to halt further progress on aligning EU and US policy.

17/07/2024

Europe News

Trump is coming, Orbán warns Brussels, touting a new Ukraine strategy

Orbán recommends that the EU reverse its Ukraine strategy by opening dialogue with China and the Global South and restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow.

16/07/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen confirmation vote, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna

16/07/2024

Business

Renault in the driving seat as it looks to score motorists' abilities

French car manufacturer, Renault, plans to revolutionise the car industry with a "big frére" technology to score driving performance. The system will deduct points for speeding, tailgating, and crossing white lines.

15/07/2024

Space

Ariane 6 has restored Europe's access to space. What's next?

The Ariane 6 launch is seen as a return to space. We take a look at what’s next for the mission, future rocket launches, and what it means for Europe.

14/07/2024

Health news

EU Court to rule on vaccine controversy ahead von der Leyen’s vote

Ursula von der Leyen will seek European Parliament's backing for her appointment as Commission chief next week, but an unexpected ruling arriving from Luxembourg could stymie proceedings.

12/07/2024

Tech News

EU accuses X of breaching content rules; Musk alleges a dirty deal

Social media platform X is in breach of the Digital Services Act the European Commission said on Friday, but Elon Musk has refuted the findings.

12/07/2024

Tech News

Incoming EU parliament to work on AI liability despite lobby concerns

Consumer groups support the new law to protect people from faults caused by artificial intelligence (AI).

12/07/2024

Green News

Hungarian presidency seeks to reignite debate on GMO deregulation

The agrotech industry fears a planned easing of regulation for new generation GM plants could be delayed for years by Hungary's decision to reopen the debate on whether they should be treated as equivalent to conventional crops.

12/07/2024