Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. National governments wary of proposed telecom market consolidation The European Commission is expected to come with a formal plan for a new telecom law in the autumn. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Green Deal founders amid shifting policy focus This week saw further signs that environmental legislation is slipping down the EU policy agenda as European leaders focus on industrial competitiveness and defence and Hungary prepares to take the helm of the rotating EU presidency. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. European Parliament approves energy market overhaul MEPs have approved a sweeping reform of EU gas and electricity market regulations, with the aim of accelerating the clean energy transition, and including provisions that could further restrict Russia's ability to continue selling natural gas to Europe. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. President Michel looks to capital markets to solve economic woes A summit next week could look at alternatives to bank finance in a bid to boost Europe’s fortunes – but previous attempts haven’t met with much success. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Living EU Policy. Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare EU Policy. Lawmakers seek EU-level regulation of contraceptives, abortion pills The European Parliament includes contraceptives and abortifacients in its long-awaited position on the new EU pharmaceutical rules, intending for these to be included among items regulated at EU level. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Soil protection law survives plenary vote, but considerably weakened Legislation designed to bolster the key role of soil in maintaining Europe's biodiversity and climate resilience has been approved by MEPs, but only after the requirements it would place on national governments were significantly lightened. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME envoy pick Lawmakers called 382-144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper in a suspected case of political favouritism. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Judges retarget bank-rescue fund, ruling 2022 subscription unlawful The EU’s €78bn Single Resolution Fund is meant to avoid a repeat of 2008-style taxpayer banking bailouts, but faced a string of legal problems. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU Policy. 6 things you should know about von der Leyen's SME envoy scandal The controversial hire of an MEP from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s own party to a lucrative official post has drawn backlash from lawmakers, activists and her own lieutenants. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Business EU Policy. TotalEnergies return to Africa would rock CSDDD, claim NGOs French fossil fuel giant is under scrutiny for its operations in a region dominated by conflict and violence. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Can Single European Sky slash aviation emissions by 10%? Air traffic management measures can play a key role in decreasing emissions but the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels and a clear airspace design between civil and military space is crucial, according to aviation experts. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Octopus cannibalism among fears for pioneer cephalopod farm NGOs are uniting against a pioneering octopus farm citing fears of cruelty including risk of cannibalism, while a forthcoming revision of animal welfare rules may see the European Commission plunge into the debate. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. China's shadow loomed over sixth EU-US Trade and Technology Counci US and EU officials convened last week (4-5 April) for the sixth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Leuven to revive post-Trump era discussions. Tightening Sino-Russian relations, unresolved disputes, and potential return of the Republican to the White House cast a shadow over proceedings. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs support exit from Energy Charter Treaty In a decisive committee vote, MEPs have supported the European Union's exit from the Energy Charter Treaty over concerns its global investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system has been weaponised to sue governments over climate policy. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. EU to probe Chinese wind turbine subsidies The European Commission has announced an inquiry into suspected illegal subsides for Chinese wind turbine producers, amid fears the domestic industry could be decimated by cheap imports. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. G7 need tech trust tests to counter China, Vestager says Tech criteria can include environmental footprint, labour rights, cybersecurity and data security, and should be objective and independent. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Commissioner mutiny grows over von der Leyen's controversial hire Four senior lieutenants aren't happy on hearing that fellow CDU member Markus Pieper starts his taxpayer-funded duties next week 09/04/2024