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Tech News

Commission presses governments to appoint AI regulators

By the end of this year, certain provisions of the AI Act will already start to apply.

03/04/2024

Living

Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

03/04/2024

Green News

NGOs demand stringent criteria for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen

The European Commission has been urged to consult broadly and take a methodical approach to defining new 'low-carbon-fuels, amid concerns that hastily drafted legislation could promote the unsustainable use of fossil gas.

02/04/2024

Green News

Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

02/04/2024

Tech News

Researchers use AI model to improve beer taste

Belgian scientists have trained an AI model to predict if people will like certain beers and how to improve the recipe.

01/04/2024

Travel News

Night trains could be given a boost under Belgium’s EU presidency

“The unfair competition between trains and planes must be addressed,” says Belgium’s Minister for Mobility.

30/03/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Montenegro looks to take UK's place in Europe

In this edition, we examine the decision to kick off EU membership talks with Bosnia and ask if the bloc can fix itself first.

30/03/2024

Europe News

EU policies jeopardise food independence, say 50% in poll

European voters are as unhappy as farmers with the bloc’s protection of agriculture, accounting the largest slice of the EU budget.

29/03/2024

Green News

Governments urged to reconsider bid to delay deforestation law

Forest conservationists and environmental campaigners have reacted angrily to governments' efforts within the EU Council to water down a recently adopted law designed to protect forests both overseas and in Europe, before it has even come into effect.

28/03/2024

Health news

Health officials flag demographics, sustainability concerns

Shortages of health workers and a rapidly ageing population were among key concerns flagged by officials from a variety of member states attending a landmark health conference in Brussels this week.

28/03/2024

Economy

Belgium pushes minimum wage over €2,000 with bid in for more

A hike in the minimum wage puts the country among the few in Europe where the minimum wage surpasses €2,000, as high taxes bite.

28/03/2024

Health news

Doctors in Belgium see serious nose lesions amid rising cocaine use

Doctors are treating people in Belgium who present with serious nose problems due to cocaine use.

28/03/2024

Tech News

EU-US to announce 6G vision, cooperation on AI at TTC summit

The meeting is likely to be the last TTC; the forum might not survive leadership changes following elections on both sides of the Atlantic this year.

28/03/2024

Health news

Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco

The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium.

27/03/2024

Tech News

Amazon needs to comply with ad database under platform rules; court

The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by the US online marketplace.

27/03/2024

Europe News

Ministers mollify farmers with simpler CAP rules

Agriculture ministers rubberstamped fresh measures to reduce administrative burden on farmers, aiming to address imbalances in the food supply chain as a next step in addressing protests.

27/03/2024

Tech News

Croatia alone partially adopts new cyber rules for critical entities

The rules to protect the energy, banking and transport sector need to be in place by 17 October this year.

27/03/2024

Belgium

More farmers protests cause disuption in Brussels

The farmers' protests are ongoing, despite the EU relaxing its demands.

26/03/2024

Tech News

Exclusive: Commission seeks Frenchman for top standards job

The other two shortlisted candidates are from Spain and Sweden.

26/03/2024

Green News

Member states back exempting shipping from EU microplastic rules

Environment ministers argue that responsibility should fall under the scope of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

26/03/2024

Green News

Fiery exchange over Nature Restoration Law overshadows climate debate

The failure of EU ministers to rubber stamp a political agreement on a new Nature Restoration Law risks undermining climate action and damaging the EU's credibility both globally and with voters, a handful of opposing ministers were warned on Monday.

25/03/2024

Europe News

Climate targets in focus, Newsletter

This weeks key events selected by senior environment reporter Robert Hodgson

25/03/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? A mammoth pre-election special

This edition comes to you live from the Albert Hall in Brussels, with a special feature on the EU elections filmed in front of a crowd of 500.

23/03/2024

Green News

Future of Nature Restoration Law uncertain amid further delay

With half a dozen member states blocking the final adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, a key element of the EU's flagship Green Deal, Hungary is being singled out for withholding its previous support.

22/03/2024

Europe News

Radical right now unstoppable in EU's Inner Six, Euronews polls show

Once the cradle of the European integration project, the six founding nations are now the spawning ground for radical right parties amid growing immigration concerns.

22/03/2024

Tech News

Google to contribute €1.5 million to European fact-checking network

Google is working with a network of European fact-checkers on a first-of-its-kind fact-checking database ahead of the European elections.

21/03/2024