Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; ECJ opinion
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Record approval of farming reform raises legal, climate concerns
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Hopes high for new corporate sustainability rules after MEP vote
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Fashion website Shein now faces stricter rules under EU platform law
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Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Parliament backs stricter limits for air pollutants, better monitoring
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows The regions will call upon the OECD countries to support safe, secure AI. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Commission seeks to clarify ‘essential use’ of dangerous chemicals The European Commission has drawn up strict criteria on when the use the most dangerous substances is justified, but with an overhaul of the EU's core chemicals regulation still on ice, green NGOs have urged a redoubling of efforts to limit pollution and health risks. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Six EU countries pressed to appoint platform watchdogs The European Commission opened infringement procedures today. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Chinese Nuctech raided in foreign subsidies investigation The EU Commission has used new powers to raid a Chinese surveillance company under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation – in a move that will further complicate ties with Beijing. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Nutrition EU Policy. Excess pesticide residues fourfold higher in imported food, agency finds There is a low risk to consumer health from exposure to pesticide residues in food but imports from third countries need to be monitored since they are four times more likely to exceed recommended levels, according to the latest findings of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Commission carries out first raid under foreign subsidies regulation The EU Executive has used new powers for the first time against an unnamed security equipment company. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy EU Policy. MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis cases across the EU and underlined the need to follow vaccination protocols. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Budget watchdog enters political fray with warning over petrol car ban The European Court of Auditors has strongly denied any political intent behind its decision to warn a looming ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars could lead to an influx of electric car imports from China. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Final plenary and farmers: Newsletter This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Launch of energy efficiency coalition seeks to fill investment gap Implementation of EU laws to slash energy use and increase efficiency in the bloc’s building stock will require a great amount of financing, according to EU officials. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. TikTok subject to DSA investigation over Lite app, faces suspension The video sharing platform needs to provide a risk assessment by tomorrow. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with EU governments unable to agree on how to update the 20-year-old Energy Taxation Directive. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. ECB queries Apple’s promise to open up iPhone payments Central bankers say pro-competition reforms still wouldn’t ensure seamless service for their new digital euro. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news EU Policy. Commission approves superbug-busting antibiotic The European Commission today (22 April) authorised a new antibiotic designed to counter anti-bacterial resistance, one of the biggest health threats the EU is currently facing. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election? Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Meta, TikTok, X invited to stress-test DSA election guidelines Companies will work through possible scenarios such as a disinformation campaign that aims to undermine the EU vote. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Watchdog urges caution on reducing Russian LNG imports to the bloc Drop in domestic production and long-term contracts highlight the importance of keeping Russian gas, EU energy agency warns. 19/04/2024