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All the unresolved political issues in the EU’s short-term rental bill

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 13:41
EU policymakers are butting heads over the principle of compliance by design, harmonisation of administrative procedures, and implementation deadlines, according to a compromise document on the short-term rental regulation, seen by Euractiv.
Categories: European Union

Forests, nature and carbon removals in Europe

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 13:40
The European Union does not only want to slash its greenhouse gas emissions but also boost the amount of carbon it removes from the atmosphere in order to prevent drastic global warming – and healthy forests have a big part to play in this.
Categories: European Union

Nature Restoration Law adopted in trilogue, but still a long way to go

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 13:35
The Nature Restoration Law, which was approved during talks between the European Parliament and the Council, comes a little late in view of the ecological calamity raging on our doorstep, but at least it's there, writes Jutta Paulus.
Categories: European Union

Alternative fuels proposal threatens ambitious truck emission standards

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 13:06
A proposal to count the quantity of alternative fuels in Europe’s fuel mix towards CO2 reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers would create uncertainty for industry and ultimately increase emissions, writes Eamonn Mulholland.
Categories: European Union

EU negotiators agree historic law to restore Europe’s nature

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 13:00
Negotiators from EU countries and the European Parliament agreed on a landmark new law late on Thursday (9 November) to restore at least 20% of Europe’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.
Categories: European Union

AI Act’s proposals and counterproposals, Cyber Resilience Act’s path set

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 12:45
Welcome to Euractiv’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
Categories: European Union

Germany boosts the independence of its electricity grid regulator

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 12:29
Following a 2021 judgement by the EU’s top court, Germany has revamped its energy act to increase the independence of the federal grid agency, Bundesnetzagentur, a move heavily criticised by the opposition.
Categories: European Union

Ahead of COP28, the EU could dramatically cut global methane pollution with just one law [Promoted content]

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 12:00
The EU will decide on a key piece of climate legislation that could deliver global health, climate and energy security benefits. To do so, the Methane Regulation must tackle all the EU’s emissions – including the vast majority emitted outside its borders.
Categories: European Union

Turkey’s Gaza fury deepens splits with EU

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:29
As Turkey's relations with the European Union come under strain over its democratic standards, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's outspoken pro-Palestinian stance on the war between Israel and Hamas is further testing ties.
Categories: European Union

Greek legal framework fails to address complexities of access to gene therapies

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:30
The Greek legislative framework lacks concrete solutions to advance gene therapies and improve access for patients, with several challenges - including financial support, treatment availability and stakeholder cooperation - remaining.
Categories: European Union

Metsola: EU has failed on migration

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:29
The EU must do better in facing the issue of irregular migration, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (PN/EPP) said on Thursday (9 November), as it continues to be a hot topic across the bloc, seven months before EU elections. In...
Categories: European Union

Low risk of power cuts this winter, says French grid operator

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:23
France's electricity outlook for the winter is positive compared to last year, even though "we are not out of the crisis yet," French power grid operator RTE said on Wednesday (8 November).
Categories: European Union

The AI Act seen from the European Parliament

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:35
The negotiations on the AI Act are at a critical stage, with important chapters such as foundation models, governance, and law enforcement still on the table. We caught up with Brando Benifei, one of the lawmakers spearheading the file, to...
Categories: European Union

Former Catalan politician Vidal Quadras shot in face in Madrid

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:33
The former head of Spain's centre-right People's Party in the Catalonia region was shot in the face in the Spanish capital Madrid on Thursday (9 November), police said.
Categories: European Union

Dutch minister calls for EU Defence Commissioner

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:27
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechia and Slovakia wanting Germany and Austria to join their next Visegrad summit to discuss border controls, backlash from all sides regarding the Rome-Tirana migrant management deal, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

What we know about the new fiscal rules

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:25
EU finance ministers are optimistic that they have come closer to an agreement on fiscal rules. So what do we know about what they will look like, and what remains open for discussion?
Categories: European Union

Putin talks wheat, fertiliser and logistics in Kazakhstan

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:15
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the development of wheat and fertiliser cargo transport routes in Asia during a visit to Kazakhstan on Thursday (9 November), as Moscow seeks to forge new export routes due to Western sanctions.
Categories: European Union

Lukoil Bulgaria claims it can legally export fuels to the EU

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:12
Some types of fuel made from Russian oil can be exported to the EU under current rules, Lukoil Bulgaria said on Thursday, denying accusations of violating international oil sanctions against Russia.
Categories: European Union

Cash injection will solve Western Balkan integration woes, says Albania’s EU ambassador

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:12
Socio-economic challenges in Western Balkan countries have been hampering their European Union integration path, but this will change with a new €6 billion cash injection for the region, the EU Ambassador to Tirana, Luigi Soreca, said on Thursday. In a...
Categories: European Union

Slovenia doubles down on smoke flavourings, smoke-only lounges

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 07:11
The Slovenian government has toughened its anti-smoking legislation with a ban on smoking rooms and most flavourings in all heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to prevent addiction among children and reduce related health costs. Flavourings in all heated tobacco...
Categories: European Union

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