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Berlin warns of ‘decisive reaction’ after Iran sentences German to death

Wed, 22/02/2023 - 06:35
The German government will take action in response to Iran sentencing a German-Iranian citizen to death over so-called “corruption on earth” charges, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday. On Tuesday, a Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced 67-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd...
Categories: European Union

Hungarian parliament to discuss Finland, Sweden NATO application

Wed, 22/02/2023 - 06:28
After months of stalling, the Hungarian parliament will discuss the support of the Swedish and Finnish NATO accession applications on Wednesday. On 1 March, the Hungarian parliament will start discussing Budapest’s support to Sweden and Finland’s application to NATO, as...
Categories: European Union

Meloni in ‘firefighter’ mission to Kyiv after Berlusconi, Salvini debacle

Wed, 22/02/2023 - 06:27
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Kyiv Tuesday to emphasise her government’s position in support of Ukraine – a likely attempt to cover up for the pro-Russian sentiments recently voiced by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and Infrastructure and...
Categories: European Union

MEP Karas: Austria should not hide behind neutrality

Wed, 22/02/2023 - 06:26
Austria must take a more proactive stance in shaping EU foreign and defence policy matters and not hide behind its historically neutral stance towards conflict, European Parliament Vice-President Othmar Karas told EURACTIV on Tuesday after signing an open letter to...
Categories: European Union

EU Prosecutor’s Office in Sofia faces serious staffing problem

Wed, 22/02/2023 - 06:25
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia is experiencing staffing problems, with some of the EU-delegated prosecutors that have begun working on VAT and EU money fraud cases in Bulgaria leaving the office, and others already applying for other...
Categories: European Union

Evolution, not revolution: Integrated pest management gains ground in Poland

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 20:11
Integrated pest management (IPM) - a strategy which uses a hierarchy of plant protection products to minimise the use of chemical pesticides - is gaining popularity in Poland, but producers say change must happen by 'evolution rather than revolution'.
Categories: European Union

IRIS2: EU launches a space-based secure connectivity programme

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 17:30
After the European Galileo satellites, used by more than 2 billion mobile devices worldwide and the Copernicus satellites for Earth observation, the network of IRIS² telecommunication satellites will be the EU’s third major satellite programme. In this event report, EURACTIV...
Categories: European Union

EU opens up €800bn recovery fund to financing of Russian fossil fuel exit

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 17:15
The European Union completed a reform on Tuesday (21 February) that will see energy independence objectives added to the bloc’s €800 billion recovery fund adopted two years ago in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Categories: European Union

EU agency backs cage-free farming for chickens

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 16:24
The use of cages, the practice of mutilation and feed restriction should be avoided for the welfare of farmed broiler chickens and laying hens, according to new scientific opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Categories: European Union

The Brief — New German defence minister is a surprise hit

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 16:20
Many were surprised when Boris Pistorius was announced as the new German defence minister, but only five weeks in, he already seems to live up to the task and has won over most of his former critics.
Categories: European Union

Northern Ireland post-Brexit talks nearly done, EU says

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 16:13
The European Union's Brexit chief said on Tuesday (21 February) that the finishing line was in sight for talks on easing post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland ahead of a second successive day of discussions with his British counterparts.
Categories: European Union

Building a sustainable future for the energy sector with AI [Promoted content]

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 16:00
Artificial intelligence is a key enabler in fighting the climate crisis. By leveraging digitalisation in support of decarbonisation, Europe can achieve a twin transition to accelerate the deployment of scaleable solutions. Technological solutions and machine learning can promote a more...
Categories: European Union

IOC stands firm against banning Russia despite risk of boycott

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 15:48
The Olympic movement is facing its biggest dilemma since the Cold War: bow to demands to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes or risk the first mass boycott of the Games in 40 years.
Categories: European Union

Qatargate could hurt EU’s ‘moral standing’ on rule of law, report says

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 15:18
The Qatargate bribery scandal in the European Parliament could undermine the EU's attempts to hold national governments to account for rule of law abuses, the Civil Liberties Union for Europe has warned.
Categories: European Union

Too little, too late on combustion engines

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 15:08
Politicians and MEPs have strongly criticised Brussels for a ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Despite the rhetoric, it is now almost unthinkable that the deal will be overturned.
Categories: European Union

ILGA-Europe reports spike in violence towards LGBTQI+

Tue, 21/02/2023 - 14:48
The 2023 annual report from the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA-Europe) found an increase in the frequency and intensity of violent acts against the LGBTQI+ community.
Categories: European Union

AI for sustainability: Leveraging technology to power the twin transition

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 16:27
Work is accelerating in both digital development and sustainable solutions, and the two are increasingly coming together as the EU looks to address the biggest issues of the day.
Categories: European Union

The Brief — A clear line in the sand

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 16:20
Yesterday’s European Council, which had been billed as a ‘special’ migration summit, was effectively gatecrashed by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who completed his tour of European capitals on a mission to secure more military equipment ahead of...
Categories: European Union

Agrifood Brief: Just beet it

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 16:15
French farmers do not go out into the streets every day. But when they decide to take to the streets of Paris to make their voices heard, it's hard to go unnoticed.
Categories: European Union

EU Parliament backs pro-nuclear definition of ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 15:30
Nuclear-reliant France rejoiced on Thursday (9 February) as lawmakers in the European Parliament’s energy committee defined low-carbon hydrogen, agreeing to put it on the same level playing field as renewable hydrogen in the race for decarbonisation.
Categories: European Union

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