You are here

Euractiv.com

Subscribe to Euractiv.com feed Euractiv.com
News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe
Updated: 1 day 4 hours ago

Commission promises third aid package to EU farmers to cool down criticism

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 15:53
The EU executive is planning to put forward a new support package by June for farmers "affected by different types of crises" as a response to criticism received for the previous allocation of EU agricultural funds to Eastern European countries.
Categories: European Union

Potential Twitter ban sparks controversy over freedom of speech in France

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 15:52
Several far-right politicians in France have criticised statements from the European Commission and the French government that they would be willing to ban Twitter if it does not comply with EU regulation on societal risks and disinformation.
Categories: European Union

Digital literacy key to cancer prevention

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 14:52
Innovative technologies and digital solutions are opening new opportunities in making cancer prevention more accessible across the EU – but to tap into their potential, this must come hand-in-hand with digital literacy. According to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, “prevention is...
Categories: European Union

Critical raw materials: Navigating the complexities

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 14:52
The European Union aim to develop its own mining industry to reduce dependence on China for raw materials deemed essential to the bloc's green transition. But successfully navigating the geopolitical and domestic complexities of raw material supply chains will be no small feat.
Categories: European Union

EU Commission issues internal guidelines on ChatGPT, generative AI

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 13:19
The European Commission presented on Tuesday (30 May), internal guidelines for staff on using and interacting with online generative AI models, in particular addressing their limitations and risks.
Categories: European Union

For Ukraine’s NATO hopes, another vague pledge won’t do

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 13:00
Ukraine expects to get at least NATO security guarantees, rather than just another vague pledge about an 'open door policy', as Kyiv's Western allies are preparing two key summits in support of the war-torn country.
Categories: European Union

AI Act to impact EU countries asymmetrically, Slovak expert says

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:59
To ensure effective implementation of the EU's AI rules, member states without a rich AI ecosystem have used negotiations to try to mitigate the potential burden. Still, Slovakia sees opportunities for a comparative advantage if it succeeds in implementing them.
Categories: European Union

EU pushes alternative model to China in global race for raw materials

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:45
The European Commission is looking to forge “win-win partnerships” with raw material-producing countries in a bid to develop new mining projects across the globe and reduce the bloc’s dependence on China.
Categories: European Union

EU strongly condemns North Korean attempted spy satellite launch

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:35
The EU joined the US and other allies in strongly condemning a North Korean spy satellite launch using ballistic military technology that ended in failure earlier on Wednesday (31 May).
Categories: European Union

EU Strategy for data: lessons from data ecosystems and data spaces [Promoted content]

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00
The article talks about the role of data ecosystems and data spaces in addressing those issues which hinder back from realizing the objectives of the EU Data Strategy. It focuses on presenting Intellera Consulting’s insights and lessons learnt to make data ecosystems and data spaces fully work.
Categories: European Union

French sports minister condemns Djokovic message on Kosovo

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:39
France's sports minister condemned Novak Djokovic on Wednesday (31 May) after he wrote a message saying Kosovo was at the "heart of Serbia" following his victory in the opening round of Roland Garros.
Categories: European Union

Sweden gives platform work directive final push in hope of EU Council deal

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:34
A meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday (31 May) will look into a new compromise text on the platform work directive, seen by EURACTIV, in the hope of building a bridge between two starkly divided camps and bringing member states together ahead of a ministerial meeting in mid-June.
Categories: European Union

What is Moldova? Strong essence in a small bottle

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:59
The European Political Community (EPC) Summit, hosted by Moldova on 1 June, is a chance for this country to show progress at home and economic development, writes Elena Derjanschi.
Categories: European Union

The elephant in the room: How to restore Europe’s nature

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 08:55
Nature restoration and reversing biodiversity loss are essential parts of the European Green Deal but the question of how to do this is highly contentious, writes Kira Taylor.
Categories: European Union

NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 08:14
NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday (30 May) to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April.
Categories: European Union

EU imposes sanctions on 7 Moldovans, cites destabilising actions

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 07:59
The European Union on Tuesday (30 May) imposed sanctions on seven people from Moldova for actions it said destabilised and undermined the territorial integrity of the small impoverished country and neighbouring Ukraine.
Categories: European Union

Kosovo chaos shakes global players as Russia, China wade in

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 07:43
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about EU leaders telling Moldovans they are not alone against aggression, Bulgaria denying asylum to a Russian who refused to fight against Ukraine, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

EU leaders tell Moldovans they are not alone against aggression

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 07:35
EU leaders are coming to tell Moldovan citizens that they are not alone in the face of aggression, Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu told a press conference Tuesday, adding that the EU will send Moldova a strong support message on...
Categories: European Union

Bosnian Serb leader defiant as US bombers fly over in ‘show of support’

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 07:35
Two supersonic US B-1B bombers made a rare flyover over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday in what the US embassy called a demonstration of enduring partnership, while Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik said it was not an act of partnership or friendship...
Categories: European Union

Delay in nuclear expansion expensive, study finds

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 07:34
Slovenia should build the second reactor at its existing nuclear power station in Krško as soon as possible since a delay of only four years would double the price of electricity, a study commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce and...
Categories: European Union

Pages

THIS IS THE NEW BETA VERSION OF EUROPA VARIETAS NEWS CENTER - under construction
the old site is here

Copy & Drop - Can`t find your favourite site? Send us the RSS or URL to the following address: info(@)europavarietas(dot)org.