The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth
11 Dec EU Institutions

The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth

As Elon Musk and the US government rail against the €120 million penalty, EU officials say the move proves Europe is still willing to deploy one of its last major sources of leverage over American tech giants.
by Peder Schaefer
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
12 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
10 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
‘Europe cannot afford to disengage’: Šuica on the EU’s new Mediterranean pact
09 Dec Member States
‘Europe cannot afford to disengage’: Šuica on the EU’s new Mediterranean pact
16 Jul 18
MEP joins calls for second Brexit referendum
Scottish MEP David Martin says that now is the “perfect time” to allow British voters to “change their minds” over Brexit.
16 Jul 18
EU-China pledge closer relationship at Beijing summit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the EU and China “can do so much more” in forging closer trade and economic ties.
16 Jul 18
The contrasting ideologies of Macron and Kurz
Two new, young faces have appeared on the European scene, with different approaches to the future of the EU, writes Tomáš Zdechovský.

 

13 Jul 18
Climate change: Policymakers must consider gender perspective
Climate change has devastating consequences for women in particular, writes Pier Antonio Panzeri.
13 Jul 18
Plastic pollution: Clear commitments needed
Parliament’s negotiating team is committed to having the final text on reducing plastic pollution approved by the end of the legislature, says Massimo Paolucci.
12 Jul 18
Shipping is delivering on climate change
The international shipping sector is doing its part to contribute to global climate change efforts, writes Violeta Bulc.
12 Jul 18
Health before looks

Collaborative action is urgently needed to stop the practice of extreme breeding in dogs and cats
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11 Jul 18
Collaboration is key in tackling childhood cancer
SIOP Europe continues to address the urgent needs of children and adolescents with cancer, explains Martin Schrappe.
11 Jul 18
5 questions with... Ana Gomes
Ana Gomes (S&D, PT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s special committee on financial crimes, tax evasion and tax avoidance.
11 Jul 18
Farage vows return while Barnier reiterates indivisibility of EU’s four freedoms as Brussels reacts to Theresa May's Brexit proposals

Emotions run high as MEPs and EU negotiators react to 'Checkers' Brexit plan
10 Jul 18
Ilhan Kyuchyuk: What is lacking in Brexit talks is what the British are normally known for, pragmatism and sure-footed diplomacy
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk talks Brexit, Balkans, and battling populists.
09 Jul 18
Nurses on the frontline of the AMR crisis
The next step in tackling AMR is the education and empowerment of nurses, argues Ber Oomen
09 Jul 18
EU Arctic policy requires a soft, objective approach
The key word when developing the EU Arctic policy must be ‘neutrality’, argues Jørn Dohrmann.
09 Jul 18
Fragile Arctic must be protected
An Arctic environmental impact assessment is urgently needed, says Sirpa Pietikäinen.
06 Jul 18
MEPs vote against beginning negotiations on updating EU copyright laws
The battle over EU copyright rules rages on.
06 Jul 18
Issue 479 | 09 July 2018
Ilhan Kyuchyuk interview, Austrian EU Council Presidency, Circular Economy, Plastics Strategy, Animal Health and Welfare, Arctic Policy, Low Carbon Fuels and Transport Emissions, EU Bee Week, Books for The Summer, North Korea, Nato Summit Preview, AI and Robotics, 5 Questions with Ana Gomes and more...
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06 Jul 18
Europe’s bioplastics industry needs a level playing field
Europe’s bioplastics industry needs a level playing field, writes Hasso von Pogrell.
06 Jul 18
Reducing plastic use begins with proper waste and material management
The EU must manage plastics in a sustainable and responsible way across the entire value chain, writes Mark Demesmaeker.
05 Jul 18
Will Nato summit descend into chaos?
Former UK Europe Minister Denis MacShane says the upcoming Nato summit in Brussels with US President Donald Trump could descend into a “messy and perhaps personalised confrontation.”
05 Jul 18
EU copyright reform: Free press under threat, warn publishers
A vote for EU copyright reform is a vote for fairness, argues Angela Mills Wade.
04 Jul 18
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Dods EU Guide into the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU is a handy compressed overview of the main priorities, key dates and contacts of the Austrian Presidency. It will allow public affairs professionals to easily navigate the EU political agenda for the next six months.
03 Jul 18
EU Parliament’s interpreters look to Antonio Tajani to break impasse over working conditions row
Pressure growing on European Parliament President to step in following criticism of assembly’s handling of long-running dispute.
02 Jul 18
Biotech crop adoption leads to greater sustainability and socioeconomic opportunities for global farmers and citizens
Two new studies show continued environmental and social benefits of biotech crop use and adoption.
28 Jun 18
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
Europe’s mainstream publishers have warned that voting against radical EU copyright reform in Parliament next week would be a “tragedy” for journalism.