Europe News

Outrage as Enlargement Commissioner is caught calling MEPs 'idiots'

Olivér Várhelyi was heard asking "how many idiots are still left?" during a Q&A session with lawmakers.

15/02/2023

Economy

EU economy to 'narrowly' avoid a recession as inflation peak passes

The European Commission warns uncertainty is still elevated, with the economy dependent on Russia's war in Ukraine and tight energy markets.

13/02/2023

Earth News

The EU is being sued over 'green' labels for nuclear and gas

Under European Commission rules, certain nuclear and gas investments are deemed climate friendly. Environmental campaigners plan to take the EC to court.

10/02/2023

Conscious Travel

EU train travel on track to be faster and cheaper under new scheme

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched.

08/02/2023

Europe News

Brussels recommends EU-wide exit from controversial energy treaty

France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Poland are among those who had advocated an exit from the contentious agreement.

07/02/2023

Europe Decoded

Migration back on top of EU agenda but same old divisions remain

Member states continue to be bitterly divided over the question of relocation of asylum-seekers, despite years of discussions.

07/02/2023

Europe Decoded

The EU plans to digitise and monetise its borders. Here's how

Not from the EU? That’ll be four fingerprints, facial recognition and €7 every 3 years please!

03/02/2023

Europe News

EU-Ukraine summit is 'proof that Russia can't break us' — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a top-level EU delegation to Kyiv for a historic summit with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.

03/02/2023

Earth News

These two insects could wiggle their way into European snacks

The European Commission gave the green light to sell of larvae in powder and other forms - a decision that has caused quite a stir on social media.

02/02/2023

Europe News

Von der Leyen promises 10th package of Russian sanctions in Kyiv

One of the EU's messages is likely to be bitter for Ukraine: there will be no fast-tracking for Ukraine's bid to become a member.

02/02/2023

Europe Decoded

In the weeds: Germany's plan to legalise cannabis in 2024 in doubt

Berlin unveiled its bold project to legalise cannabis in October 2022 but has yet to draft the law it then needs to present to the European Commission to launch talks.

27/01/2023

Europe News

The EU says Google will commit to complying with bloc’s consumer rules

The EU says Google will commit to complying with the bloc’s rules

26/01/2023

Europe News

Budapest ready to U-turn on university funding row with Brussels

The European Commission has threatened to cut funds from its education support programme Erasmus+.

26/01/2023

Nature

How ‘buzz lines’ could help reverse the decline of bees

A new EU deal aims to save our pollinators ‘before it’s too late’. Here’s what it involves.

25/01/2023

Europe News

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

20/01/2023

Europe News

Brussels to present plans to avoid medicine shortages later this year

The situation is considered critical in most European countries, but according to Steffen Thirstrup, Chief Medical Officer at the European Medicines Agency (EMA), people should not start stockpiling medicines.

18/01/2023

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

17/01/2023

Earth News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

16/01/2023

Europe News

Wildfire damages cost €2 billion last year, says EU Commissioner

Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, called for increased financing in wildfire prevention this week arguing "€1 invested in wildfire prevention saves €2 in damage".

11/01/2023

Europe Decoded

TikTok battles privacy concerns and espionage fears in Europe

TikTok is under growing scrutiny over concerns related to data transfers and possible access by the Chinese government.

10/01/2023