Tech News Germany, Italy among countries against green light of telco update The future of digital policy conclusions address the incoming European Commission. 08/04/2024
Europe News Abramovich re-appeals EU sanctions The Russian oligarch and ex-Chelsea FC owner saw funds frozen for his apparent ties to Putin. 08/04/2024
Europe News Packed mini-plenary edition, Newsletter Packed mini-plenary edition This week's key events presented by senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson 08/04/2024
Earth News Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations? The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs? 08/04/2024
Europe News Exclusive: Von der Leyen cronyism row intensifies with NGO call NGOs join lawmakers and senior commission officials in questioning the decision to hand a lucrative official role to a political ally. 05/04/2024
Earth News Cycling Declaration hailed as ‘historic’ moment for Europe Although it carries no legal force, cycling advocates have greeted an undertaking by governments and MEPs to make Europe a more bike friendly place as an important recognition of the health and environmental benefits and a milestone in EU transport policy. 04/04/2024
Health news Agency chief seeks help from pharma industry with medicines shortages Greater transparency between regulators and manufacturers can foster a better understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and reduce risks of drug shortages, European Medicines Agency (EMA) Executive Director Emer Cooke told Euronews in an interview. 04/04/2024
Tech News Cyber certification fix sought by mid-April over sovereignty issue The new draft text builds on suggestions put forward by Belgium. 04/04/2024
Health news What personal info may be shared by Europe's new Health Data Space? A new European Health Data Space opens access to personal health data to non-medical third parties, raising new privacy challenges. 04/04/2024
Europe News Exclusive: Commission vanguard turn on von der Leyen envoy pick The controversial decision to hire Germany’s Markus Pieper may need a second look, fellow Commissioners suggest. 03/04/2024
Europe News Exclusive: Lawmakers to call for head of von der Leyen SME envoy A draft seen by Euronews accuses Ursula von der Leyen of political favouritism in selecting Markus Pieper, from her own party, for the lucrative official post. 03/04/2024
Tech News Commission presses governments to appoint AI regulators By the end of this year, certain provisions of the AI Act will already start to apply. 03/04/2024
Earth News Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition. 03/04/2024
Earth News NGOs demand stringent criteria for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen The European Commission has been urged to consult broadly and take a methodical approach to defining new 'low-carbon-fuels, amid concerns that hastily drafted legislation could promote the unsustainable use of fossil gas. 02/04/2024
Earth News Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production. 02/04/2024
Tech News Lawmakers to approve updated GDPR rules despite companies' concerns Tech lobby fears the updated GDPR rules will increase abusive complaints and further slow lengthy procedures. 02/04/2024
Europe Decoded Von der Leyen’s Defence Union dream won’t come easy – or cheap Strengthening Europe's military may be an imperative in the coming years – but EU ambitions face multiple legal, political and financial hurdles. 01/04/2024
Earth News 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
Health news 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
Tech News 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