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Brussels approves use of glyphosate in EU for 10 more years

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is approving the use of the controversial chemical substance glyphosate across the European Union for another decade after member states failed to reach an agreement.

Economy

Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers?

Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat.

World News

Euroviews. Not regulating AI should be out of the question

A radical deregulatory approach to artificial intelligence, now spearheaded by France and Germany, would fail the EU AI ecosystem and will instead allow existing US AI companies to dominate, Dr Kris Shrishak writes.

World News

Euroviews. How to increase Europe’s competitiveness in the new global economy

How Europe now deals with this period of structural change in the global economy will determine whether future generations of Europeans can enjoy prosperous, productive and creative lives, Mirek Dušek and Marushia Gislén write.

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Chinese ambassador blasts EU 'assertiveness' and 'unilateral actions'

Fu Cong, China's ambassador to the European Union, delivered on Tuesday a speech denouncing the bloc for its "assertiveness," "unilateral actions" and "politically motivated" strategy of de-risking.

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EU countries failing to meet ammunition production target for Ukraine

The European Union promised earlier this year to provide one million rounds of ammunition to Kyiv by next March, but, so far, only 30% of this target has been achieved.

Economy

ECB threatens fines on banks failing to integrate climate risk

The European Central Bank will impose financial penalties on banks that take too long to address climate change risks in their business, a senior official has said.

Economy

Euro area employment rises as GDP shrinks

EU and euro area figures for gross domestic product (GDP) and employment remain relatively stable for 2023’s third quarter compared to the previous three months, according to data from Eurostat.

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Cyprus, France want a maritime corridor for Gaza aid. It will be hard

The European Union is looking at ways it can establish a maritime corridor to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza despite port infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave being destroyed.

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EU condemns Hamas for using human shields, but urges Israeli restraint

The European Union has condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians in them as shields, while at the same time urging Israel to show maximum restraint.

Poland

Poland’s parliament meets for first time since October election

The Polish parliament is holding its first meeting since the country's October elections, as two opposing camps are claiming victory and aspiring to form the government.

Earth News

COP28: EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate damage fund

The European Union will make a “substantial” contribution to a new international fund for climate damages, the Commission announced today.

Health news

Life expectancy: Which Europeans are living the longest?

Life expectancy in EU is expected to become a key policy point as the continent struggles with an ageing population.

Climate

MEPs and EU countries reach deal on key biodiversity bill

The key piece of legislation on nature restoration and biodiversity had stumbled over the issue of agriculture.

Economy

How EU deforestation rules are hampering Mercosur trade deal

Despite Brazil facing challenges in adhering to EU regulations on deforestation, Greenpeace claims that the bloc is willing to compromise on certain single-use plastic standards to finalise the deal.

Tech News

Can the EU and its allies cooperate with China on AI safety standards?

Euronews asked stakeholders at its International AI Summit in Brussels on Wednesday if Beijing can be trusted when it comes to artificial intelligence.

Europe News

EU makes progress on new fiscal rules pending Franco-German deal

Economic and finance ministers of the European Union made on Thursday significant progress on the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules. But the final push depends on a Franco-German compromise.

Georgia

Celebrations as Georgia takes first step towards EU membership

Crowds celebrated outside the president's palace in Georgia's capital as Tbilisi took another step towards EU membership.

Tech News

EU risks going too far, too soon on AI, says Irish trade minister

Euronews hosted an international AI summit on Wednesday in Brussels to debate how the EU is going to move forward on regulating artificial intelligence.

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Gaza aid must 'scale up enormously' through more entry points, EU says

The European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid warned on Tuesday that support for civilians in Gaza must be stepped up "enormously," urging all parties to open other entry points into the Palestinian enclave.