Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash MEPs have warned the European Commission not to yield to the threats and to enforce the digital acquis as intended. As reported in the media, the European Commission reportedly pulled back a fine for Alphabet (Google) over the misuse of its powerful position in the online advertisement…
Photo by Ben Wicks on Unsplash The European Commission has put forward two proposals paving the way for the implementation of the EU-US Joint Statement. These steps, says the EU, contribute to restoring stability and predictability in EU-US trade and investment relations, “to the benefit of business, workers and citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.” The…
Photo by samsommer on Unsplash The European Union has announced a major new investment, one which promises to make waves. It says it will plough some €116 million in 13 new projects aimed at restoring the health of the ocean and waters. The projects, selected under the EU Mission Ocean and Waters calls, will focus on a range…
Climáximo, the Portuguese climate justice collective have accused cellulose and fossil fuel companies of being responsible for the recent spate of wild fires, and have held protests in support of all the people currently fighting the flames with their hands and bodies. Climáximo supporters pasted images of the fires that are ravaging the north…
Photo by specphotops on Unsplash Publication of the EU-US joint statement o trade brings much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result. So says Europe’s business community in response to the keenly awaited statement from the EU and US. This establishes a framework for what the EU calls a fair,…
Photo by Jorge Maya on Unsplash Campaigners say the European Union must support farmers meet the “highest” animal welfare standards. Compassion in World Farming’s demand is in response to the Commission’s recent proposals for the next EU budget and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The animal welfare and environmental NGO expressed regret the EU budget fails to…
Photo by Mike van den Bos on Unsplash MEPs are pushing for radical and far-reaching changes to passenger rights throughout the EU. They have called for a common reimbursement form, no charge for selecting a child seat, free on-board personal item and small hand luggage and better protection for what are called multimodal journeys. The changes are…
Photo by Mathieu Stern on Unsplash The S&D Group in the EU parliament, one of the two biggest groups in the assembly, has urged China to lift what it calls its unjustified export restrictions on rare earth elements. These critical raw materials, it says, are essential for the green and digital transitions. In the light…
Photo by Hao Zhang on Unsplash By all appearances, Russia is positioning itself as a global leader in nuclear technology, promoting innovations like the RITM-200 small modular reactor (SMR) as a key element of energy independence for remote regions and developing nations alike. Sleek promotional campaigns by Rosatom promise high-tech, compact, and safe nuclear solutions…
Photo by Mike van den Bos on Unsplash Emirates’ says it is business as usual despite the turmoil in the Middle East. The Dubai based airline says that its passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans in the wake of recent events in the region, including air strikes by the U.S on Iran. Despite…
