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Euroviews. H&M, Boohoo and Zara among brands to be fined, under tough new EU laws

This week, the European Union becomes the first world region to recognise the link between fast fashion and fossil fuels.

Belgium

Tensions surface over energy prices as EU summit draws to a close

The two-day EU leaders summit in Brussels centered largely on strategies aimed at dealing with Europe's dependency on Russian energy.

Earth News

New EU law could force large companies to respect the environment

If a company identifies these, issues it must take appropriate action to prevent or stop them.

Tech News

Will the EU regulate the metaverse? It's looking likely

"The metaverse is here already. So of course we start analysing what will be the role for a regulator," said the EU's Margrethe Vestager.

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Tech News

Tech this week: EU to make USB-C chargers mandatory for all phones

EU plans one mobile charging port for all, in setback for Apple and Netflix lands deal for Roald Dahl's catalogue.

Europe News

What do MEPs think of von der Leyen's State of the Union speech?

Euronews speaks with Members of the European Parliament to see how they feel about the many proposals and priorities that von der Leyen outlined during her annual speech.

Europe News

What are the key takeaways from Wednesday's State of the EU speech?

The fights against COVID-19 and climate change as well as migration, respect for rule of law and a European defence policy are the main issues Brussels will wrestle with in the coming months.

Europe News

Brussels admits link between COVID cash delays and EU values respect

Hungary and Poland, accused of disrespecting EU values, are both waiting for Brussels to approve their COVID recovery cash.

Turkey

Sofagate: von der Leyen says seating snub in Turkey was due to sexism

Ursula von der Leyen promises to defend women's rights after saying she felt "hurt" by a seating snub during a meeting with male leaders in Turkey earlier this month.

Europe News

EU's Michel 'hasn't slept well' since chair gaffe in Turkey

Footage shows the awkward moment Michel and Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the two top seats, leaving von der Leyen left wondering where she should sit. Eventually, she withdrew to a sofa, some distance from the two men.

World News

Euroviews. Panama Papers: 5 years on, EU still failing to tackle tax abuse | View

Much more is needed if the EU is to take effective action to address the problems highlighted 5 years ago by the Panama Papers, says Action Aid's Anders Dahlbeck

Europe News

EU will have 400M COVID vaccine doses by June, says von der Leyen

If no other vaccines are obtained in the meantime, that's only enough doses to inoculate fewer than half of the EU's 447 million population.

Europe News

EU threatens to block vaccine exports over AstraZeneca delivery delays

"In the future, all companies producing vaccines against COVID-19 in the EU will have to provide early notification whenever they want to export vaccines to third countries," the bloc's Health Commissioner said following a call with AstraZeneca.

World News

EU travel bans: Bloc leaders agree to keep borders open...for now

Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, says all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged both within a country and across borders.

World News

Five reasons why the new Digital Services Act matters

"I really wouldn't want to be in the European Commission's shoes right now," Jan Penfrat, senior policy advisor at EDRi said. "We need to find smart solutions for this that protect people's fundamental rights because the internet isn't going to go away."

World News

EU to sign deal for up to 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine

European Commission President von der Leyen announced the “good news” saying the EU would sign a contract Wednesday for up to 160 million does of the Moderna vaccine.

Europe News

Sweden opposes Brussels proposal for EU minimum wage guarantee

Brussels is proposing to introduce a legal guarantee for a minimum wage in the EU but leave individual countries to determine how much it will be.

Europe News

EU begin legal action against Malta & Cyprus over 'golden passports'

The schemes saw the EU countries grant nationality — and thereby freedom to move around the 27-member bloc — in exchange for money or investment.

Europe News

Hungary calls for EU's Jourova to quit over 'sick democracy' comment

Orban's spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said that Jourova's comments were "inappropriate and unacceptable".

World News

What is the EU's new migration pact and how has it been received?

Experts have criticised some aspects of the EU's new pact on migration and asylum, particularly the faster border procedures and emphasis on returns.