Europe News

Dutch curb on microchip tech exports for China could become EU-wide

The Dutch decision will directly affect ASML, Europe's largest technology company in terms of market capitalisation.

10/03/2023

Europe News

EU relaxes subsidy rules to prevent exodus of green tech companies

The new rules will make it easier for member states to inject subsidies into key green tech products such as solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines.

09/03/2023

United Kingdom

EU concern over UK's proposed migrant crackdown

The British Prime Minister's plans to crack down on illegal immigration must comply with international law. That's the verdict of the EU Commission and interior ministers meeting in Brussels.

09/03/2023

Tech News

Twitter told to hire more human content moderators instead of AI

The European Commission is worried about Twitter's goal to use volunteers and artificial intelligence to police content.

09/03/2023

Denmark

Denmark inaugurates CO2 underwater graveyard

Denmark is the first country to open an underwater burial site for CO2 and also import the gas from other countries.

08/03/2023

Economy

Brussels to delay fines for excessive deficit until 2024

Under current fiscal rules, member states are bound to keep their deficit levels under 3%, a figure that many currently exceed.

08/03/2023

Europe News

Brussels terror threat 'unlikely' after Commission gets alarming email

The two messages were written in Russian saying an 'explosion' would happen on the city's metro on Wednesday 8 March.

08/03/2023

Canada

EU Commission President asks Canada for lithium and more Ukraine aid

As the only supplier of lithium in the northern hemisphere, Canada is key for the EU's energy transition away from fossil fuels.

08/03/2023

Europe News

Greece 'repeatedly warned' over railway safety prior to deadly crash

The EU Railway Agency raised concerns with the relevant people on multiple occasions.

07/03/2023

World

How the war in Ukraine has changed Europe

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed Europe. The question now is how to prepare for the future and ensure a leading geopolitical role.

06/03/2023

Europe News

EU watchdog to review Commission foreign trips funded by others

The European Ombudsman has requested the Commission provide a list of all business trips partly funded by third parties made since 2021.

06/03/2023

Europe News

EU paves way for harmonised rules on short-term rental data sharing

An agreement is still needed between the EU institutions, but the change would be significant for the industry in Europe.

02/03/2023

Europe News

EU moves ahead with plans to buy gas jointly and secure lower prices

The first joint purchases are expected to take place in the summer in order to fill underground gas storages.

02/03/2023

Europe News

Brussels calls for driving test overhaul to improve EU road safety

The plans could also see the introduction of a common, digital driving licence.

01/03/2023

World News

'Over the moon': Sunak visits N Ireland after 'historic' EU deal

The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “over the moon” after sealing a “historic” deal with the EU over trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

28/02/2023

Europe News

China's peace plan blurs roles of aggressor and victim, says Brussels

The European Commission believes China's 12-point plan is built on "misplaced" ideas of security interests and implicitly justifies Russia's invasion.

24/02/2023

Earth News

How has a year of war in Ukraine changed the energy used in the EU?

A huge growth in renewables, as well as gas from Norway and the US, is helping to make up for the dramatic drop in Russian energy.

24/02/2023

Ukraine

One year on, Europe remembers start of Russia's war in Ukraine

It is one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Follow our live updates as Europe remembers that era-defining day.

24/02/2023

Tech News

European Commission bans staff from using TikTok over security fears

The European Commission said the move aimed to protect it against cyberattacks amid fears Beijing is harvesting data to focus on political targets.

23/02/2023

Europe News

'Good progress' on Northern Ireland Protocol as deal seen close

UK and EU chief negotiators met on Friday for what they described as "constructive" talks.

17/02/2023