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Cybersecurity 24-04-2024

EU Space Law: Commission official reveals details on cybersecurity aspects

Est. 3min

A Commission official revealed key details of the content and shape of the upcoming EU Space Law, in particular its cybersecurity aspects at an event in Paris.

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Energy 24-04-2024

Nuclear gains favour in Europe, but financing struggles remain

Est. 6min

Though EU countries remain divided about nuclear power, the insecurity brought on by the war in Ukraine has sparked increased interest from politicians not seen in decades. But are they willing to match big talk with big wallets?

Agrifood 24-04-2024

Parliament gives final nod to loosen green requirements for farmers

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The European Parliament gave its final green light on Wednesday (24 April) to changes to some environmental conditions for receiving payments under the bloc's subsidy scheme, which are expected to come into force by June, after member states’ approval.

Migration 24-04-2024

New Schengen rules add migration ‘instrumentalisation’ as cause for EU border closures

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The European Parliament has approved updates to the passport-free Schengen area rules, including the introduction of border restrictions in case of ‘instrumentalisation’, or facilitating the entry of irregular migrants into EU territory.

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Health 24-04-2024

UEFA’s on the ball with EURO 2024 climate agenda strategy

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UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) hope to deliver an environmentally conscious EURO 2024, amid concerns surrounding the continuation of major sporting events in the age of climate change.

Health 24-04-2024

EU adopts first directive combatting violence against women

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On Wednesday (24 April), members of the European Parliament definitively adopted the EU directive on tackling violence against women, after two years of intense negotiations with the member states.

Agrifood 24-04-2024

Parliament wants to ease seed marketing rules for conservation efforts

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The European Parliament adopted its position on Wednesday (24 April) on the overhaul of EU marketing legislation on seeds and other types of plant reproductive material (PRM), proposing to free seed exchanges between farmers and for conservation purposes of new bureaucratic requirements.

Elections 24-04-2024

The Brief – Letta report has everything and nothing to do with June elections

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As Brussels emerges from a severe case of last week's ‘Lettamania’, the question must be asked: Who will benefit? 

Elections 24-04-2024

Rogue German left party says support for new EU Parliament group sealed

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BSW, Germany's youngest left party, probably has enough support to create and lead a new group in the European Parliament after the June elections, lead candidate Fabio De Masi confirmed on Wednesday (24 April), opening the door to "progressive forces" in a break with traditional left-wing dynamics.

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Crafting Value: How Europe’s Leather Sector Shapes Environment and Society

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Discover Europe's leather industry: a hidden economic powerhouse crafting EUR 8 billion in luxury goods while pioneering sustainability and social responsibility. Unveil its transformative role in the circular economy & its impact on social standards at the Green Deal Leather Conference.

Health 24-04-2024

European Health Data Space clears the last hurdle in Parliament

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The European Parliament adopted on Wednesday (24 April) the European Health Data Space Regulation, a key step for Europe's digital healthcare that should facilitate access to cross-border medical data, by 445 votes in favour and 142 against. 

Technology 24-04-2024

Amazon’s Anthropic investment latest to face antitrust headwinds with UK Competition inquiry

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The UK's competition authority is examining whether the Amazon's investment into Anthropic, and others of its type, fall under merger rules.

Economy 24-04-2024

Over half of world’s largest private firms fails to set net-zero emissions targets

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Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies.

Madrid endorses Ribera to become Spanish Commissioner

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Spain’s minister of the ecological transition, Teresa Ribera, has been nominated to lead the centre-left PSOE into the European elections – and likely become Commissioner afterward.

Economy 24-04-2024

EU, US should mull ‘transatlantic single market’ pact after elections – Letta

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Europe and the United States should build a “transatlantic single market” to combat the “aggressive attitude” of much of the rest of the world, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, author of a strategic report on the EU's single market, said on Tuesday (23 April).

Health 24-04-2024

Critical Medicines Alliance to Act?

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With many EU states grappling with medicine shortages, health ministers finally have their first chance to discuss the Commission’s proposal, for a Critical Medicines Alliance face-to-face in Brussels today (24 April), on the second day of the informal Health Council.

Agrifood 24-04-2024

Beet growers urge France to authorise pesticide already used in other European countries

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While France remains the last European country to have banned all neonicotinoids, the beet industry is urging France to authorise acetamiprid in order to put an end to the distortion of competition. The government could base its decision on a forthcoming EFSA opinion.

Researchers urge Europe to ’embrace’ deindustrialisation

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Faced with global competition from countries with cheap renewable energy, the EU should embrace a partial deindustrialisation rather than subsidise uncompetitive industries, according to a new report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research published on Wednesday (24 April).

Elections 24-04-2024

Chinese spy probe: MEP Krah stays EU lead candidate for German far-right party AfD

Est. 2min

Following a meeting with the party’s leadership, Maximilian Krah, MEP for the Alternative for Germany (AfD/ID), brought in connection with a Chinese spy probe, stated that he will continue to run as EU lead candidate.

Inadequate living and working environments can trigger a wide range of  different health issues: from respiratory and skin problems, headaches and allergies, to serious mental health concerns and life-threatening heat or cold indoor temperatures.
Energy 24-04-2024

Putting people first: why healthy buildings matter

Est. 5min

As member states prepare to ramp up the building renovation rate, there is an unprecedented opportunity to hardwire health aspects into the built environment. The brand-new edition of the Healthy Buildings Barometer maps why and how health, energy and climate …

Politics 24-04-2024

Italy marks fascist defeat amid TV censorship row

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Italy celebrates its liberation from Fascism on Thursday (25 April), an anniversary overshadowed by a censorship row at the public broadcaster centred on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right roots.

Migration 24-04-2024

EU auditors criticise lack of impact, transparency in refugee funds for Turkey

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The EU's refugee funding for Turkey does not have enough impact, while the European Commission has failed to present a sufficient cost analysis and long-term plan, EU auditors said in a report on Wednesday (24 April).

Non-discrimination 24-04-2024

Czech memorial finally honours Roma victims of Nazis

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A memorial to hundreds of Roma killed at a World War II concentration camp on Tuesday (23 April) opened in the Czech Republic at the site of the camp that became a pig farm during communist rule when the slaughter was nearly forgotten.

Europe’s Energy Union: ever closer, but not ever calmer

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Hello and a big welcome to our new subscribers from AURORA, the International Energy Agency, pwc and more. Euractiv’s Green Brief brings you a roundup of energy and environment news from across Europe. You can subscribe here. There will …

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