Europe News Sorting through euro trash:What proposals has the Commission scrapped? Euronews went dumpster diving—not literally, don’t worry—through the EU Commission’s discarded legislation to see what’s been scrapped as outdated, stale, or just plain unworkable. Somebody had to do it, and here’s what we found. 17/02/2025
Europe News Electricity firms urge EU energy security update at Munich conference With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europe’s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy that dates back to 2014. 14/02/2025
Tech News EU Parliament plans AI and workplace initiative for next year The plan was already discussed during the negotiations of the AI Act. 14/02/2025
Europe News Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to US tariffs Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House's tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can continue negotiating en bloc or will see a splinter. 14/02/2025
Europe News Gender balance on company boards facing delays in implementation MEPs welcomed European Commission's recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change. 14/02/2025
Europe News EU Commission promises 'firm, immediate' reaction to new US tariffs Defending a rules-based trading system based on low tariffs, the EU executive said reciprocal tariffs were unjustified and that it will react swiftly. 14/02/2025
Tech News Most European countries far behind on critical cyber rules The European Commission is assessing responses to infringement procedures it started in November. 13/02/2025
Tech News Online platforms disinformation code going formal, but X is out The voluntary effort by online platforms dates back to 2022, and sets out a range of commitments and measures to counter fake news online. 13/02/2025
Europe News Austrian trade and industry bodies call for Green Deal reversal Chief of Federation of Austrian Industries, Christoph Neumayer and Chamber of Commerce chief Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, called on the EU executive to roll back Green Deal regulations in its ongoing war on red tape, while the European insurance industry lobby has also weighed into the debate. 12/02/2025
Europe News EU Commission to propose a simpler, policy-focused long-term budget “The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34). 12/02/2025
Tech News Don't drop AI liability mechanism, lead lawmaker warns Commission The Parliament’s lead negotiator began work on AI liability rules this month. 12/02/2025
Europe News Europeans think US is 'necessary partner' not 'ally', study finds A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) shows that Europeans no longer see the US as an 'ally', and revealed a broad variety of opinions on the future of the EU. 12/02/2025
Tech News EU Commission to look at improving platform disputes Under the online platform rules, out-of-court dispute settlement bodies can offer a less time-consuming legal route to reduce the burden on regulators and courts. 12/02/2025
Europe News EU can't plug USAID funding gap including in Ukraine, Commission says “The EU cannot fill this gap left by others,” the European Commission told Euronews as disability NGOs seek emergency aid from Brussels after US President Donald Trump blocked international development projects. 11/02/2025
Tech News EU to mobilise €200 billion for AI investment The European Commission also announced a fund specific to AI gigafactories to allow companies to train their AI models. 11/02/2025
Europe News EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with US The European Union is up in arms as Donald Trump carries out his tariff threat. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and some MEPs called for unity. 11/02/2025
Europe News Why was Commission president a no-show at Notre Dame? Documents obtained by Euronews reveal the Commission’s protocol only officially communicated Ursula von der Leyen would not be attending the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral a few hours before the event began. 10/02/2025
Europe News EU will react against 'unlawful' US tariffs, says European Commission The European executive has announced that it would retaliate against US tariffs on aluminium and steel if they are confirmed, considering them unlawful and counterproductive. 10/02/2025
Europe News Simplification or deregulation, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson . 10/02/2025
Europe News Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean? 10/02/2025