EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza. Euronews · Jun 20, 2025
Commission moves to withdraw greenwashing proposal in another blow to Green Deal In a surprise decision, the European Commission has announced it's withdrawing another key component of the once-flagship Green Deal policy, despite the legislation being close to final approval. Euronews · Jun 20, 2025
Tariffs: German and French industry united on EU retaliation on aircraft sector The German aerospace industry has told Euronews it is aligning with its French counterpart in supporting EU retaliatory measures that target US finished aircraft rather than spare parts, citing the interdependence of transatlantic production lines. Euronews · Jun 20, 2025
No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme. Euronews · Jun 20, 2025
European Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties. Euronews · Jun 19, 2025
Czechs Sign Record Nuclear Deal But Questions Remain The Czech Republic signed a contract earlier this month with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors, but experts question its future over complaints raised by KHNP's French rival EDF. The deal is crucial for the EU member country of 10.9 million people, relying on nuclear power produced by… International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025
Middle East conflict adding to uncertainty amid trade tensions, IMF chief says Former European Commission Vice-President and current IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Euronews about the state of the global economy amid escalating trade tensions and the outbreak of a new conflict involving Iran. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
'Another red line crossed': Fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at the European Parliament Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
EU accuses China’s AliExpress of ‘systemic failure’ over illegal goods Regulators say online retailer not doing enough to prevent sale of counterfeit clothes and unsafe children’s toys The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025
China's AliExpress Risks Fine For Breaching EU Illegal Product Rules Chinese online giant AliExpress must do more to protect consumers from illegal product sales, the European Commission said Wednesday in an interim finding that could open the way to heavy fines. International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025
Legal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU's sustainability rules rollback Legal and economics scholars, environmental organizations and businesses, along with countries such as Sweden and Denmark, have united to defend the regulations. Fortune · Jun 18, 2025
Canada Needs 'Bold Ambition' To Poach Top US Researchers Like Europe, Canada is looking to attract top US scientists who may want to evade President Donald Trump's crackdown on universities and research institutions. International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025
Will a new strategy improve European water management? One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new European Water Resilience Strategy. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
EU's REPowerEU Plan Aims to Eliminate Russian Gas and Oil Imports by 2028 Despite opposition from some member states, including Hungary and Slovakia, the European Commission intends to adopt the regulation via qualified majority voting, bypassing the need for unanimous approval. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 European Commission proposes new measures to phase out Russian oil and gas The European Commission proposed a new law outlining deadlines and strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas, excluding nuclear energy, which will be addressed separately.
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025 Declining soil health is a global concern – here’s how AI could help One-third of the Earth’s land surface is already degraded. The UN estimates that more than 2.6 billion people are harmed by land degradation, with countries losing up to US$10.6 trillion (£7.8 trillion) a year because of damage to “ecosystem services”, including the benefits people get from nature such as water…
Euronews · Jun 16, 2025 EU slowly catching up with Korea, Japan on 5G: report The European Commission’s 5G targets were set in 2021.
Euronews · Jun 12, 2025 EU long-term budget: Is health funding on the chopping block? As new priorities demand greater resources, the health sector risks significant cuts in the upcoming long-term EU budget.
Euronews · Jun 12, 2025 Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels as MEPs seek investigation Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts to the press.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025 Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe Intensive livestock farms such as those found across the US are spreading across the continent, according to new data
Euronews · Jun 12, 2025 Environmental lawyers ‘heartened’ by another EU Court ruling backing bans on bottom trawling Experts say the ruling is likely to have a positive impact on other legal cases on bottom trawling happening across the EU.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Using public funds to manipulate the public is not policy — it’s propaganda Using the European Commission’s institutional power to target companies or rig the political process isn’t a strategy. It’s abuse. And no amount of NGO window-dressing changes that, Joachim Nikolaus Steinhöfel writes.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Doubtful waste management: is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills? The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Amazon to call on EU judges for online platform rules exemption The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Fifa ready to discuss staging 48-team Club World Cup after lobbying from Europe Fifa will hold a consultation about expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams in 2029 if this summer’s edition is successful