Now playing Next Green News Industry chiefs warn of over regulation, demand change of tack Corporate leaders are calling on the EU executive to revive European industry while green groups reproach the EU Belgium Presidency for standing by them. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Conservationists alarmed at new market for carbon removal certificates Wooden houses and sturdy furniture could soon receive potentially lucrative EU certification for their presumed role in reducing atmospheric CO2, but green groups are concerned that new rules on accounting for carbon removals do little to protect forests and will facilitate corporate greenwashing. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Commission evaluating role of ENISA amid deadlock over cyber certificates The assessment comes as EU countries cannot agree on voluntary cybersecurity certification schemes. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Commission opens probe into TikTok under EU platform rules TikTok is the second company that faces an investigation under the DSA. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Over half of von der Leyen’s food policy promises weren’t met, analysis shows Repeated delays and a farmer-led green policy backlash have left the flagship “Farm to Fork” strategy in doubt. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Lawmakers agree tougher standards to tackle marine pollution Satellite monitoring is a key aspect of the bill meant to prevent spills in the sea. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Digital services oversight board to start meeting as EU online platform rules kick in Consumer and trade groups worry about lack of enforcement and guidance as rules take effect for all platforms. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Parliament at odds with member states over action on air pollution Belgium hopes to broker a deal between governments and MEPs on stricter new EU air pollution limits, with an anticipated final round of talks set for 20 February. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Outrage as Commission accused of shelving water resilience plan The European Commission has taken a water resilience intiative, an EU response to increasingly frequent episodes of drought and flooding, off its agenda for the coming months, sparking fears that it has once again caved in to an anti-green backlash ahead of EU elections. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News MEPs agree to get tough on fast fashion over environmental impact Polluters pay principle at the centre of Waste Framework Directive’s revision that also seeks to tackle food waste. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Business Welcome to the bizarre world of shell companies Millions of implausibly registered legal structures pose a risk of money laundering or evasion of tax and sanctions, Euronews was told. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Block on online child sexual abuse material extended until April 2026 More permanent solutions to tackling online crimes have run headlong into privacy concerns. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Leaked digital network plans hint at broader telecom rules The draft EU policy paper seen by Euronews comes as telecom operators and big tech giants squabble over who should pay for broadband network rollout. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs approve measures to tackle impersonation scams New EU rules aim for easier access to cash with fairer charges, Poland’s Marek Belka said. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News TikTok sets up in-app ‘election centres’ to fight fake news Major online platforms must tackle disinformation, under new EU digital service rules that take effect Saturday. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing Companies may have to think carefully before pledging to go 'carbon neutral' or reach 'net-zero' greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years as a deal between political groups in the European Parliament suggests the EU could soon introduce tougher restrictions on the use of carbon offsets. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Business Bank crisis fund is now full, agency chief says Eurozone banks have been pouring billions a year into a controversial EU fund designed to limit taxpayer bailouts – but it still might not be enough, a senior official said. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Most EU members not implementing Huawei, ZTE 5G ban, data shows Just ten countries in the bloc so far excluded Chinese hardware makers from networks, following a EU Commission recommendation. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Polish farmers block roads nationwide in mass EU policy protests Farmers in Poland have been blocking roads across the country to call out EU environmental policies and unfair competition from non-EU nations. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Commission invites industry to join support platform for mini nuclear The European Commission has invited interested companies to help "to facilitate and speed up the development, demonstration, and deployment" of small modular nuclear reactors, a fledgling technology it hopes will help the EU achieve its goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. 09/02/2024