Belgium

Green News

Belgium makes last-ditch bid for deal on GMO deregulation

Belgium is looking to break a deadlock among EU governments over a proposed easing of regulation for GMO crops produced using the latest gene editing techniques, by addressing concerns over the patenting of novel seed varieties by agribusinesses.

21/05/2024

Green News

Ministers give green light to new electricity market rules

EU governments have waved through new electricity market rules intended to limit price spikes, protect vulnerable consumers and businesses, and accelerate the deployment of ever more zero-emissions power capacity.

21/05/2024

Green News

Member states agree on single entity to oversee hydrogen market

New rules lay ground for development of the first EU hydrogen market, eyeing 10m tonnes of domestic green production by 2030.

21/05/2024

Tech News

Give us time to implement laws, telecom ministers ask Commission

They also ask for a mid-term review to analyse the interplay between laws and sectoral updates.

21/05/2024

Space

Astronomers find new Earth-sized exoplanet 55 light-years away

The research team plans to study the exoplanet’s surface using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

20/05/2024

Green News

Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging.

20/05/2024

Tech News

How the world is grappling with AI: acts, pacts and declarations

This week is set to be an important one for AI with an international summit held in Korea and a sign-off on the AI Act in Brussels.

19/05/2024

Health news

How the love story between von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour

From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer.

17/05/2024

Green News

Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials

Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition.

17/05/2024

Tech News

Microsoft urged to answer EU questions on Generative AI

Failing to provide the Commission with an answer by 27 May could result in a hefty fine.

17/05/2024

Green News

3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment

The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break.

17/05/2024

Europe News

First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy

A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies?

17/05/2024

Economy

Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash

With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term.

16/05/2024

Tech News

Meta’s platforms hit with two more DSA investigations

The EU Commission starts probing platform's measures to protect minors.

16/05/2024

Economy

European Commission's Brussels Economic Forum tackles key issues

Top EU policymakers were discussing artificial intelligence and the green transition as the bloc heads to the polls in June.

16/05/2024

Tech News

No grace period for DSA compliance in Ireland – Interview

The Irish watchdog will go after breaches of EU platform rules, the new authority says.

16/05/2024

Tech News

EU consumer groups call for DSA probe into Temu

The Chinese online marketplace would lack information about product safety, among other things.

16/05/2024

Green News

Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing

EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas.

15/05/2024

Green News

Industry backers say Europe needs a carbon capture tsar

With real-world development lagging far behind the rhetoric of policy makers in Brussels, industry groups and big oil agree the EU needs a 'CCS tsar' to make the case for a climate solution that still attracts a lot of mistrust

15/05/2024

Economy

Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike

Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.

15/05/2024

Health news

Bloc’s health budget facing uncertain future – EU official

An unprecedented funding line for health in the current EU long-term budget will likely be a one-off, said a senior official mulling long-term financing more sustainable than EU funds alone.

15/05/2024

Europe News

8 MEPs who could dominate economic and finance policy

The EU’s 720 lawmakers will spend the next five years pondering issues including a digital euro and capital markets reform – but which MEPs will likely stand out?

15/05/2024

Green News

Commission urges nature protection amid fast tracking of green energy

Environmental groups have expressed relief at European Commission guidelines for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment, which stress the need to respect nature protection rules.

14/05/2024

Europe News

Belgian MEP rejects accusations of bullying and misuse of EU funds

Vautmans, who represents Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats, or Open Vld (Renew Europe), has denied the allegations appearing in Belgian media, maintaining that her actions were compliant with regulations.

14/05/2024

Tech News

X seeks DSA compliance with auto content check, company says

The online platform is subject to an ongoing investigation into content moderation and DSA compliance.

14/05/2024

Europe News

Estonia blocks plan to put VAT on Airbnb, Uber-style online platforms

The Baltic nation wielded a veto over laws intended to modernise tax for the digital economy.

14/05/2024