Now playing Next Economy Live. European Commission's Brussels Economic Forum kicks off Top EU policymakers are set to discuss artificial intelligence and the green transition, as the bloc heads to the polls in June. 16/05/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. 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
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