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Trans people still face discrimination in Belgium, claims activist

"I still hear a lot of people are losing their jobs, or can't rent a home, or can't buy a home if the landlord or the boss gets to know they're trans," said Aiden de Prins.

25/09/2020

World News

Brussels appeals court ruling on Apple €13 billion back tax case

The Commission's legal battle against the tech giant and Ireland dates back to 2016. It argues the low tax rate Apple pays Dublin amounts to state aid.

25/09/2020

Travel News

EU wants to improve air traffic control and cut carbon footprint

Delays, waiting to land or resorting to longer flight paths because of busy air corridors are just three examples of increased jet fuel consumption.

22/09/2020

Europe News

EU migration chief vows new pact will stop overcrowded refugee camps

Euronews spoke to the EU's home affairs chief, Ylva Johansson, ahead of a new migration pact being announced on Wednesday.

22/09/2020

World News

State of the Union: Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

The speech to MEPs setting out the Commission's priorities comes as Europe faces huge challenges including the pandemic, the economy, migration, climate change and Brexit.

16/09/2020

Europe News

What can we expect in Von der Leyen's first state of the union speech?

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her first landmark state of the union address on Wednesday. What can expect from it?

15/09/2020

Europe News

EU climate plan leak suggests a 55% emissions cut by 2030

In the corridors of Brussels rumours are rife that the Commission is to announce a 55% emissions cut, up from the current 40% goal by 2030, but its not proving popular across the political spectrum.

14/09/2020

Europe News

EU says new Brexit bill puts Northern Ireland peace deal at risk

The UK has until the end of the month to withdraw the controversial measures from its draft bill, the Commission said.

10/09/2020

World News

Schinas promises 'affordable and equitable' access to COVID-19 vaccine

The vice president of the European Commission has reassured citizens that the rollout of a future coronavirus vaccine will be fair and well organised, and admitted the frustration felt within the EU executive at the chaos in healthcare at the beginning of the pandemic.

09/09/2020

Europe News

Europe's 'blackface' problem and how to avoid racial characterisation

After a summer of discontent over systemic racism, @Euronews examines how 'blackface' is still a problem.

09/09/2020

World News

TikTok joins EU code of conduct on online hate speech

"Our ultimate goal is to eliminate hate on TikTok," EMEA Head of Trust and Safety, Cormac Keenan said in a statement.

08/09/2020

Ireland

Ireland 'to put McGuinness & McDowell forward' for EU top table post

A vacancy arose after Phil Hogan - Ireland's last EU commissioner - resigned from the trade portfolio amid controversy over a breach of local COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home.

04/09/2020

Ireland

Euroviews. The EU Commission was wrong on Phil Hogan’s resignation. The damage may already be done ǀ View

Former Irish Taoiseach and former member of the EU Convention on the European Treaties, John Bruton contends the EU Commission made the wrong decision on Phil Hogan's resignation - with lasting implications for the future.

04/09/2020

Europe News

Pharma companies aim to avoid lawsuits over corona vaccine

The pharmaceutical industry are preemptively looking to avoid lawsuits in the coronavirus vaccine race through their negotiations with the European Commission.

03/09/2020

Europe News

EU unveils action plan to secure access to critical raw materials

The European Commission on Thursday unveiled plans to create domestic supply chains for raw materials, including lithium, seen as critical to the bloc's digital and green transition.

03/09/2020

World

Drugmakers ask EU to loosen rules for COVID-19 vaccine

Consumer groups worry it could set a dangerous precedent.

03/09/2020

Europe News

Hungary border closure draws criticism from Brussels

Brussels has suggested it prefers more targeted measures, rather than blanket bans.

31/08/2020

Europe News

How Hogan's resignation presents Von der Leyen with a fresh headache

Hogan quit on Wednesday after becoming embroiled in controversy over whether he flouted COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home to Ireland.

27/08/2020

World News

Can you change the law? European Citizens' Initiatives are one way

A new European Citizens' Initiative was launched last week, which aims at making "anti-pandemic vaccines and treatments a global public good". But what do you know about this direct democracy mechanism?

26/08/2020

Europe News

Golfgate calls into question clout EU Commission's code of conduct

Is the EU's code of conduct fit for purpose? The case of Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan is proving a test for the institution's rule book.

25/08/2020