Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
25 Aug Member States

Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU

Patchy broadband and limited 5G are holding back the adoption of new agricultural technologies across Europe’s rural regions.
by Matt Lynes
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European Parliament urged to invite US president-elect to address MEPs.
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Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana: Standing up for justice
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12 Nov 20
Senior MEP takes aim at UK government over Internal Market Bill
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12 Nov 20
MEPs hail Commission’s decision to charge Amazon with breaching EU antitrust rules
This comes after EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said the company had misused data of third-party merchants that rely on Amazon’s online marketplace to favour its own products.
12 Nov 20
European Commission presents first-ever LGBTIQ equality strategy
The strategy addresses the inequalities and challenges affecting LGBTIQ people, setting out a number of targeted actions for the next five years.
11 Nov 20
Europe risks falling behind its global competitors as it struggles to fund its digital transformation
The EU institutions and Member States need to understand that there is no alternative to digital transformation, explains Valter Flego.
11 Nov 20
UK and EU in ‘last chance saloon’ to reach Brexit deal, say senior MEPs
The resumed Brexit talks are continuing in London for the rest of the week with fisheries and the Irish border issue among the main sticking points.
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The EU faces challenges that cannot be met without appropriate investment in research and innovation
If the EU is serious about attaining ‘technological leadership’ then it must demonstrate that it can take concerted and common action, writes Ivars Ijabs.
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The EU needs a strong research and innovation investment pipeline to support its digital transformation
Over the last year, we have seen how crucial research and innovation are to tackling the EU’s fundamental challenges and for preparing us for the future, writes Jean-Eric Paquet.
10 Nov 20
With a second Coronavirus wave upon us, EU policymakers must consider how they can help SMEs weather the COVID storm
SMEs play an essential role in Europe and right now, as much of Europe goes back into lockdown, they need our support, writes Angelika Winzig.
10 Nov 20
European Commission close to finalising Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deal
The news comes after it emerged that Pfizer and BioNTech have developed a vaccine that is 90 percent effective against the Coronavirus, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives in Europe and globally.
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EU Equal Pay Day: Time to close the gender pay gap
Equal pay for work of equal value continues to elude women in the EU and the gender pay gap of 14.1 percent means that as of November 10, women will work for free until the end of the year.
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ECA calls for ‘robust and efficient management’ of Coronavirus recovery package
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UK imposes ban on non-UK citizens coming from Denmark
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07 Nov 20
Joe Biden wins US Presidential election
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Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
If elected as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden will provide the last hurrah of 1968’s generation of young radicals, writes Denis MacShane.
06 Nov 20
European Parliament returns to lockdown
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A strategic European response to the Coronavirus crisis
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