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Global charity calls for end to EU incentives for crop-based biofuels
Oxfam argues that despite caps introduced in recent years the EU continues to drive demand for food crops and land to be diverted into fuel production, but the biofuel industry continues to insist it is part of the solution to climate change.
Europe News
Commissioner pick unacceptable due to secret police links: Slovene EPP
Head of Slovenia's European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People's Party to which she belongs, citing experience and alleged links to the former Yugoslav secret police.
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Suppliers spooked by Draghi’s calls to reform EU electricity market
Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report, launched with much fanfare in Brussels yesterday, included a proposal for an electricity market reform that the European Commission shied away from during the energy crisis of 2022.
Europe News
The Draghi EU competitiveness report - the reactions
Mario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of 'dismissing the ecological crisis' and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for 'massive investment' amid austerity fears.
Healthcare
Draghi report touts path to pull EU pharma from ‘slow agony’
Mario Draghi envisions a clear path forward for the EU pharma sector through greater access to health data for AI development and targeted public investment in gene therapies, which he believes will help preserve the EU’s healthcare strengths.
Earth News
Hungary slammed for 'absurd' proposal to delay aviation fuel levy
While the diesel, petrol and electricity used for rail and road transport is heavily taxed, airlines and maritime transport – from fishing boats to cruise ships – continue to enjoy a free ride – a situation that may encourage environmentally harmful travel choices.
Europe Decoded
Draghi calls for EU common borrowing, end to national vetoes
The former Italian prime minister proposes "radical change" as the bloc faces aggressive competition from China and the US. Draghi touts use of controversial eurobonds; proposed plan for decarbonisation and competitiveness could entail defensive trade measures, he says.
Europe News
New European Left Alliance eyes expansion into centre-east
The Party of the European Left (PEL) is fragmenting and splitting into two, with one of the strands looking to create a left, green and feminist party comprising more members from central and eastern European countries, its leaders told Euronews.