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China’s 5G network is causing its carbon emissions to skyrocket

China’s digital sector is going to use 3 times as much energy because of 5G. That’s just the start of the problem.

Romania

Romania approves law to exclude Huawei from future 5G network

Romania has approved a bill that aims to exclude Chinese group Huawei from the country's future 5G mobile network.

Finland

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs to ramp up on 5G aspirations

The 10 per cent reduction in its workforce aims to reduce costs by €600 million by 2023. The company did not specify in which countries job cuts would be carried out.

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Shanghai holds mobile industry trade show amid COVID-19 restrictions

5G, IoT, AI, big data and beyond at Shanghai mobile show.

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Sweden

Sweden bans Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Swedish regulators have banned the use of telecommunications equipment from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE in its upcoming 5G network.

My Europe Series

Why are some Swiss people fearful about the rollout of 5G?

In this edition of Unreported Europe, Euronews is in Switzerland to find out why many fear the rollout of 5G - and how it is dividing the scientific community.

Romania

Romania's highest scientific body slammed for quoting 5G conspiracies

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there are no adverse health effects linked to wireless technologies and no consequences for public health regarding 5G. The Academy's press release was later taken down.

Europe News

EU still have work to do on 5G security ahead of European rollout

In the Commission's report it stated that progress was urgently needed to 'mitigate the risk of dependency on high-risk suppliers'.

World

Is it time to kick Huawei out of Europe?

Banned by America and now ditched by the UK, Chinese tech giant Huawei is under fire across the globe. How will the rest of Europe react?

United Kingdom

Huawei: Chinese ambassador brands decision 'disappointing and wrong'

The decision announced Tuesday represents a U-turn for the British government which had previously decided to allow Huawei to access parts of the planned new 5G network.

World

What is the truth behind the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory?

Conspiracy theorists believe 5G is to blame for the rapid spread of COVID-19. Are they right?

France

Coronavirus: Impacts from COVID-19 derail 5G roll out in the EU

EU member states were due to make a decision on the roll out of 5G by the end of June, but this has now been delayed.

United Kingdom

Phone masts attacked amid 'nonsense' theories about 5G and COVID-19

A number of UK phone networks have released a joint statement to put to rest "baseless" and "harmful" rumours that recently spread about connections between 5G and coronavirus.

World News

People are saying COVID-19 is a cover up for 5G - here's why it's not

Theories linking coronavirus and 5G have spread rapidly on and offline, leading to a suspected arson incident on a network mast. But is there any truth to the claims?

United Kingdom

Britain angers US by giving Huawei limited role in 5G network

The decision is the first by a major US ally in Europe and comes despite threats from Washington to end intelligence cooperation if Huawei gets access.

Europe News

Brussels pauses 5G rollout due to cancer fears

The European Union has paused 5G rollout but is pressing ahead with its plans to develop it across the bloc with ongoing risk-based assessments.

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5G mobile technology: campaigners in Brussels unconvinced it's safe

So what are they worried about?

World News

Will 2020 be the year of 5G technology? Euronews explains

5G will enable users to download whole movies in seconds but will require many more antennas, raising health fears.

Europe News

Fears over 5G: Merkel sounds warnings over Huawei spying claims

She said Europe needs to work together to address national security concerns over 5G networks.

World News

Why are security experts worried about Huawei building 5G networks?

Euronews asks national security and China experts about the Huawei security concerns.