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Exclusive interview with Maroš Šefčovič about made-in-Europe electric vehicles and the competition with China [Promoted content]

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 07:11
Just recently, the European Commission launched an investigation into cheap Chinese electric vehicles ‘flooding’ our market. This is just one of the challenges that Europe is facing in its transition towards electric mobility and reducing CO2 emissions. On 17 November,...
Categories: European Union

Big ‘left divorce’ reshuffles political cards in Athens

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 07:09
Although public anger is mounting due to skyrocketing prices in basic goods, the leftist main opposition Syriza party is not picking up electorally as their internal clashes make a credible governance alternative seem like a midsummer night's dream.
Categories: European Union

Israel raids Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital, urges Hamas to surrender

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 07:03
The Israeli military said it was carrying out a raid on Wednesday (15 November) against Hamas militants in Al Shifa Hospital, having urged them to surrender with thousands of Palestinian civilians still sheltering inside Gaza Strip's biggest hospital.
Categories: European Union

Reform and court cases; Spain’s political crisis intensifies

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 07:01
A reform that would allow the Chamber to delay the approval of the government’s controversial amnesty law for at least two months to benefit those responsible for the 2017 secessionist attempt in Catalonia was approved by the Spanish Senate –...
Categories: European Union

Portuguese economy minister rules out possibility of resignation

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:54
Economy Minister António Costa Silva has denied that he had any contact with the consultant Lacerda Machado and ruled out the possibility of resigning with reference to the investigation that mistook him with former prime minister António Costa, adding that...
Categories: European Union

Italian economy minister defends new controversial budget bill

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:53
Italian Economy and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti has vigorously defended the 2024 budget bill against criticism from representatives of the Bank of Italy and Confindustria about the vulnerability of a budget manoeuvre in deficit and about its lack of support...
Categories: European Union

Leak of confidential Israel memo sparks outrage in Dutch parliament

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:48
The leak of a confidential memo from the Dutch embassy in Israel, in which Israel is accused of using ‘disproportionate force’ against civilians in Gaza to showcase military strength, has sparked outrage among left-wing Dutch lawmakers, with a plethora of...
Categories: European Union

Veteran Luxembourg foreign minister quits stage after two decades

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:33
In his nearly 20 years as Luxembourg's top diplomat, Jean Asselborn has grappled with countless crises around the globe at more than 200 meetings with a stream of European Union counterparts.
Categories: European Union

Spanish rule of law battle engulfs Brussels, Sánchez called ‘Orbán of the south’

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:31
Spain’s political turmoil continues to engulf EU institutions as the Commission is trapped in the middle of a cross-fire letter frenzy between political forces demanding action, prompting debates and division among EU Parliament groups ahead of a key debate next...
Categories: European Union

Commissioner Schmit eyes socialists’ EU elections top job

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:25
Luxembourgish Jobs and Social Rights Commissioner Nicolas Schmit expressed interest in becoming the Party of European Socialist lead candidate for the EU elections in June, acknowledging his name ‘is being circulated’. The socialists started to address the selection of an...
Categories: European Union

French Senate hardens stance on economic, illegal immigration

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 06:25
The government’s immigration bill was voted through the French Senate with a large majority on Tuesday after most of the key provisions were hardened, access to work visas for long-term immigrants curbed, and medical help for irregular migrants slashed entirely....
Categories: European Union

DigiEduHack and the challenges of digital education

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 20:12
Taking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic, which showed the importance of digital skills, the Commission launched a digital skill initiative targeted to the youth – the annual Digital Education Hackathon event. The 2023 Digital Education Hackathon is the initiative’s third...
Categories: European Union

EU Commission’s digital education policy undergoes ‘reality check’

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 20:07
During the closing event of the annual Digital Education Hackathon on Monday (13 November), debates were held on the EU's lack of communication, protection of multilingualism,  support for digital education and innovation and EU competencies.
Categories: European Union

EU countries mull options on AI law while foundation model stalemate looms large

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 19:21
The Spanish presidency of the EU Council asked for feedback on a series of less controversial points after the negotiations on the AI Act with the European Parliament hit a wall on foundation models.
Categories: European Union

Navigating Risks of De-risking: A Call for China-EU Collaboration [Promoted content]

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 18:00
EU's shift towards de-risking from China faces scepticism and repercussions. Despite challenges, CCCEU report suggests 170 recommendations for improvement, aiming for shared prosperity. Chinese companies express optimism but acknowledge obstacles. The 20th anniversary marks a pivotal moment for Sino-EU collaboration.
Categories: European Union

Siemens Energy: Germany to bail out key green transition player for €7.5bn

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 17:58
The struggling energy transition giant Siemens Energy has successfully petitioned the German government for a guarantee worth €7.5 billion, with parent company Siemens pitching in as well.
Categories: European Union

Nuclear, windfall profits in focus as EU electricity reform talks near finishing line

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 17:46
Financing for nuclear and the redistribution of potential windfall profits made by electricity operators is coming under close scrutiny as EU legislators prepare for talks on Thursday (16 November) to reform the bloc's electricity market.
Categories: European Union

EU ambassadors discuss possible carve-out of finance from due diligence rules

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 17:17
The Spanish Presidency of the EU Council is asking member states to compromise on climate and civil liability provisions in exchange for a carve-out of finance from the proposed EU corporate accountability rules, amid growing calls to include the sector under mandatory due diligence checks.
Categories: European Union

Poor health prevention spending is crippling Slovak population’s health

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 16:52
Despite having one of the worst mortality rates from preventable and treatable causes in the EU, Slovakia’s non-communicable disease prevention expenditure remains among the lowest in the EU.
Categories: European Union

Transplantation in the EU: From the waiting lists to post-transplantation journey

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 16:40
Medical technology innovation and policy advancements are improving the transplantation experience for thousands of people in the European Union.
Categories: European Union

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