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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.

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.

Earth 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?

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.

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Earth 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.

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.

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.

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.

Earth 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.

Earth 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.

Ecotech

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Earth News

Greenpeace dumps 625kg of plastic waste on Boris Johnson’s doorstep

The environmental organisation is taking action against the UK’s troubling relationship with plastic waste exports.

Climate

These 6 countries are taking governments to court over climate change

The UK is facing fresh legal action over its failure to tackle CO2 emissions. Which other European nations are in the courtroom?

Earth News

What is the G7 and why is it a crucial moment for the climate crisis?

The G7 are under pressure to make commitments on climate in Cornwall this weekend.

Climate

Big businesses accused of faking net-zero climate targets

A new report entitled “The Big Con” claims to show how some of the world’s biggest polluters have worked to shape climate policy in their own interests.