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Belgium makes last-ditch bid for deal on GMO deregulation

Belgium is looking to break a deadlock among EU governments over a proposed easing of regulation for GMO crops produced using the latest gene editing techniques, by addressing concerns over the patenting of novel seed varieties by agribusinesses.

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Ministers give green light to new electricity market rules

EU governments have waved through new electricity market rules intended to limit price spikes, protect vulnerable consumers and businesses, and accelerate the deployment of ever more zero-emissions power capacity.

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Member states agree on single entity to oversee hydrogen market

New rules lay ground for development of the first EU hydrogen market, eyeing 10m tonnes of domestic green production by 2030.

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Give us time to implement laws, telecom ministers ask Commission

They also ask for a mid-term review to analyse the interplay between laws and sectoral updates.

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Diplomats mull online child abuse control with no deal in sight

Dialogue is still open, but new attempts by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU to find compromise have struggled with divisions over privacy among member states.

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Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging.

Spain

Why is Catalan question affecting European elections in Spain?

The recent elections in Catalonia have set the political scene in Spain ahead of the next European vote. Talks on the future regional government will influence the campaign for the seats in Brussels. The Euronews Superpoll suggests the centre-right has an advantage, followed by the socialists.

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How the world is grappling with AI: acts, pacts and declarations

This week is set to be an important one for AI with an international summit held in Korea and a sign-off on the AI Act in Brussels.

Health news

How the love story between von der Leyen and Pfizer turned sour

From making her Europe’s vaccine saviour to becoming a skeleton in her closet: All the ebbs and flows in the love story between Ursula von der Leyen and big pharma Pfizer.

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Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials

Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition.

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Microsoft urged to answer EU questions on Generative AI

Failing to provide the Commission with an answer by 27 May could result in a hefty fine.

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3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment

The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break.

Europe News

First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy

A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies?

Economy

Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash

With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term.

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Meta’s platforms hit with two more DSA investigations

The EU Commission starts probing platform's measures to protect minors.

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No grace period for DSA compliance in Ireland – Interview

The Irish watchdog will go after breaches of EU platform rules, the new authority says.

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EU consumer groups call for DSA probe into Temu

The Chinese online marketplace would lack information about product safety, among other things.

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Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing

EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas.

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Industry backers say Europe needs a carbon capture tsar

With real-world development lagging far behind the rhetoric of policy makers in Brussels, industry groups and big oil agree the EU needs a 'CCS tsar' to make the case for a climate solution that still attracts a lot of mistrust

Economy

Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike

Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.