Now playing Next Green News 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires in Europe, report reveals Climate change is taking a mounting toll on Europe's forests. Satellite data could help save them. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Poland gets EU greenlight for first €5B payment of recovery funds The European Commission on Tuesday greenlighted Poland's revised COVID-19 recovery plan, now worth almost €60 billion. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News No links to terrorism in EU's Palestine development aid, Brussels says The European Commission said on Tuesday it will proceed with payments of development aid to the Palestinian territories this month after its internal screening identified no diversion of funds to terrorist groups. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels prolongs subsidies for struggling EU firms until June 2024 The European Commission has decided to extend until June 2024 two extraordinary measures that make it easier for member states to support companies affected by persistently high energy prices. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. The science is clear — the EU should not reauthorise glyphosate The European Commission’s reckless willingness to approve glyphosate for another decade of use in the EU should be reconsidered as soon as possible for the sake of the protection of future generations, Natacha Cingotti writes. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Business Euroviews. The bears outcry the bulls as companies prep for EU deforestation law It may be time to concede that at least the first year will be one where producer organisations, companies, and customs authorities alike will have to learn together how to make the system work, Matthew Spencer writes. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next world news Von der Leyen 'unfazed' after being targeted in Hungarian campaign Ursula von der Leyen has become the personal target of a new campaign launched by Viktor Orbán as part of a national consultation that levels serious accusations against the European Union's political agenda. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy How do average salaries compare across Europe? How do average salaries compare across Europe? Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries that reward employees the most. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Egypt EU chief meets Egypt's president to discuss Israel-Hamas war The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has met with Egypt's president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo for talks on the conflict. 18/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News EU Commission advises services to stop advertising on Elon Musk's X The social media platform X was formerly called Twitter and was acquired by Elon Musk last year. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Business Google: US rounds off antitrust case against tech giant The US government wrapped up its main arguments against Alphabet on Thursday, as part of a trial in which the Justice Department is seeking to prove Google’s monopoly and abuse of power. Similar cases have taken place in Europe, where the tech giant’s practices are under scrutiny. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU faces complaint over microtargeted ads on child sexual abuse bill The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status Under the Digital Markets Act, companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a market capitalisation of €75 billion are considered gatekeepers providing a core platform service. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels approves use of glyphosate in EU for 10 more years The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is approving the use of the controversial chemical substance glyphosate across the European Union for another decade after member states failed to reach an agreement. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. EU asks Amazon for information on measures to stop illegal products The request comes under the new Digital Services Act (DSA) that requires large technology companies to comply with requirements that aim to protect consumers. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 'Tinder for jobs': Brussels unveils plan to match migrants and EU jobs The European Commission has tabled plans for a new platform to match migrants with job offers across the bloc as concerns mount over an increasingly tight EU labour market. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Italy-Albania migration deal falls 'outside' EU law, says Commissioner The deal struck between Italy and Albania to outsource the processing of asylum claims is not in breach of EU law because it falls "outside" EU law, says European Commissioner Ylva Johansson. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels cuts EU growth forecast again to just 0.6% this year Europe's economy will grow less than originally predicted, according to the European Commission's latest forecast. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News New round of EU sanctions against Russia targets diamond imports The European Commission has sent member states an official proposal for a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting imports of diamonds. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries failing to meet ammunition production target for Ukraine The European Union promised earlier this year to provide one million rounds of ammunition to Kyiv by next March, but, so far, only 30% of this target has been achieved. 14/11/2023