policy

Tech News

Telegram: Which countries are clamping down on it and why?

Telegram is accused of promoting terrorism, selling illicit drugs, and more, but some claim it has also been essential in pro-democracy protests.

27/08/2024

Climate

Money talks when it comes to effective climate policies, study finds

An extensive new analysis of the world’s climate policies shows their limitations and which ones really work.

23/08/2024

Green News

Is keeping global warming below 1.5C now out of reach?

The ability of some governments to roll out climate policies could push the world over the Paris Agreement limit.

20/08/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Enforcement is crucial for EU's tech policy success

The EU and its member states must be prepared to enforce laws firmly, even against powerful tech companies. But regulatory independence is easier said than done, Maria Koomen and Raegan MacDonald write.

23/07/2024

Green News

Scotland's government collapses in clash over climate policies

A three-year coalition between the SNP and Scottish Green Party has broken down after emissions targets were dropped.

26/04/2024

Tech News

Euroviews. 'Regulation stifles innovation' is a misguided myth

Governments and tech companies should not fear regulation as it does not need to come at the cost of innovation. In fact, any policy development that is founded on this principle is ultimately one that can be more successful, Michael Bąk writes.

29/03/2024

Green News

Euroviews. Climate change could be a deciding factor in the 2024 US election

Biden and Trump have very different records on climate change. How do analysts think that could affect voters?

13/03/2024

Netherlands

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders scraps mosque ban proposal

Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders made a key concession to potential coalition partners on Monday, announcing that he's withdrawing legislation that he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran.

08/01/2024

Green News

Top companies' climate pledges undermined by lobbying, report finds

Though companies are keen to make net-zero commitments, their policy-influencing actions often contradict them, a new analysis has found.

16/11/2023

World News

Euroviews. We live in the age of the undecided voter

With voters increasingly less tethered to traditional party loyalty, politicians must become more adaptable, Carla Subirana writes.

23/08/2023

Work

French parliamentary inquiry highlights risk for Uber drivers

A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights.

19/07/2023

World News

Contraception in Europe, why is it only free in some EU countries?

On International Condom Day, Euronews takes a closer look at public policies governing contraception in Europe and asks the experts why differences exist between the Member States.

13/02/2023

Green News

Germany will force companies to pay for cleaning up single use plastic

Germany's Environment Minister says businesses depending on single-use plastic should contribute to collection and cleanup costs.

03/11/2022

Green News

Could climate change force New Zealanders to move to higher ground?

New Zealand's government released its first-ever climate adaptation plan, which includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground.

03/08/2022

Eco-Innovation

This underwater plant absorbs carbon 30 times faster than a rainforest

One environmental charity wants to repopulate the UK’s coasts with this carbon-capturing plant.

03/05/2022

Tech News

Facebook told how to keep private residential information safe

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have been the victim of doxxing, the public release of information that identifies an individual or organisation.

08/02/2022

Euronews Debates

How can Europe advance rare diseases innovation? | Euronews Debates

In partnership with Biogen

Euronews has gathered a panel of experts, industry leaders and key players in Brussels to address the issue of how rare disease provision can be advanced in the EU.

07/01/2022

Climate

Green flights are possible but government policy is holding us back

We speak to Transport & Environment on how the innovation that will make flying green is being held back by government policy.

09/12/2021

Work

After Portugal, which countries are improving remote working laws?

Following Portugal's decision, we look at which countries in Europe are planning to rework their labour laws to support hybrid working.

11/11/2021

Work

Portugal's remote working law is a 'game changer,' but what's changed?

No phone calls after hours, help with internet bills and remote working rights for parents are just some of the changes in a new law approved by Portuguese lawmakers.

08/11/2021