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European Commission says it may revisit sunbed rules if evidence shows tougher measures would better protect EU citizens

Despite a widening budget deficit, Sofia allocates €260 million to support struggling hospitals and address staff shortages

In today's edition: 2040 target, carbon removals, hydrogen, rare earths

One-third of commercial ATMPs with a European marketing authorisation withdraw from the market, limiting patient access

‘Due to the continued delay in deep emission cuts, 1.5°C pathways now imply higher temporary exceedance of this temperature target’

Police will look into whether ecommerce platforms Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish are responsible for disseminating or depicting child porn

At least 600 North Korean soldiers have died in Ukraine and thousands more sustained injuries, according to Seoul

Udo Zolleis is first in line to become a director in the European Parliament's research wing

MEPs from the Legal affairs committee have backed legal action against the Commission for withdrawing the Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) proposal

The EU’s last-mile talks on a 2040 climate target face fresh pressure as support for the 90% deal falters

Kyiv is looking to export naval drones and artillery systems in order to finance the production of “items for which we don't have the money,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Without a swift uptake of electrification, the EU risks missing key opportunities in terms of strengthening its strategic independence. Upcoming legislation must provide technology neutral, ambitious pathways to electrification to make the most of all net-zero technologies without penalising European industries.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration. On October 25, 1945, the Chinese government announced that it was resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan, and the ceremony to accept Japan’s surrender in the Taiwan Province […]

In today's edition: Single tech agency, EU-wide digital procurement portal, and tactical standards-setting

In today's edition: Biopesticides, Mercosur, UTPs.

Plus France's latest Jean Monnet moment, and Kubilius' trip to NATO

In today's edition: COP11, Pfizer's lawsuit, Várhelyi on tour

In today’s edition: Manfred Weber under fire over a tailor-made Parliament post, climate ministers eye a watered-down 2040 target before COP30, and EPSO’s recruitment chaos leaves tens of thousands in limbo

Achieving EU climate neutrality by 2050 requires new technologies, such as Carbon Dioxide Removals. Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) in particular offers a mature, scalable solution. Retrofitting existing biomass plants could meet 2040 targets, provided stable regulation, investment certainty, and coordinated CO₂ infrastructure are ensured.

Think tanks are calling for a new body to oversee EU tech laws, but proponents must do battle with political reality