Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Governments urged to reconsider bid to delay deforestation law Forest conservationists and environmental campaigners have reacted angrily to governments' efforts within the EU Council to water down a recently adopted law designed to protect forests both overseas and in Europe, before it has even come into effect. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Health officials flag demographics, sustainability concerns Shortages of health workers and a rapidly ageing population were among key concerns flagged by officials from a variety of member states attending a landmark health conference in Brussels this week. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. EU-US to announce 6G vision, cooperation on AI at TTC summit The meeting is likely to be the last TTC; the forum might not survive leadership changes following elections on both sides of the Atlantic this year. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Amazon needs to comply with ad database under platform rules; court The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by the US online marketplace. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Ministers mollify farmers with simpler CAP rules Agriculture ministers rubberstamped fresh measures to reduce administrative burden on farmers, aiming to address imbalances in the food supply chain as a next step in addressing protests. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Croatia alone partially adopts new cyber rules for critical entities The rules to protect the energy, banking and transport sector need to be in place by 17 October this year. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Exclusive: Commission seeks Frenchman for top standards job The other two shortlisted candidates are from Spain and Sweden. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Member states back exempting shipping from EU microplastic rules Environment ministers argue that responsibility should fall under the scope of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Fiery exchange over Nature Restoration Law overshadows climate debate The failure of EU ministers to rubber stamp a political agreement on a new Nature Restoration Law risks undermining climate action and damaging the EU's credibility both globally and with voters, a handful of opposing ministers were warned on Monday. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Apple, Meta, and Alphabet investigated under Digital Markets Act The probes come days after new rules to curb the power of dominant online platforms took effect. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Climate targets in focus, Newsletter This weeks key events selected by senior environment reporter Robert Hodgson 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Future of Nature Restoration Law uncertain amid further delay With half a dozen member states blocking the final adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, a key element of the EU's flagship Green Deal, Hungary is being singled out for withholding its previous support. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Commission seeks faster approvals for biotech products The future of the biotech sector in Europe lies in the simplification of the regulatory process, said Commission executive vice president Margrethe Vestager. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Eleven pro-nuclear EU states back declaration at landmark conference Advocates hailed nuclear power as an enabler of energy security and sovereignty and a reliable option to mitigate climate change. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Green groups reject nuclear revival as governments seek climate fix Roughly half of EU member states have joined a call for a global nuclear revival, arguing it will be an essential element in halting global warming, but climate campaigners argue a renewed focus on atomic power could distract from the urgently needed roll-out of renewable energy. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Commission to work on standards for high-risk IoT products Products that are considered high-risk will have priority, an EU official said today. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Commissioner warns of need for doctors amid risk of 'medical deserts' The EU executive has acknowledged the current shortages of doctors and the importance of improving working conditions for healthcare and care workers through some key actions. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Parliament calls for extended regulatory protection for pharmacos The committee on environment and public health voted to increase the Commission’s proposal for regulatory protection for new pharmaceutical legislation by one-and-a-half years. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Eight countries lack formal regulator to oversee platform rules Poland and Lithuania, home to online platforms such as Allegro and Vinted, are among countries still missing regulators. 20/03/2024