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Trump election offers mixed fortunes for Europe’s climate, energy, industrial ambitions

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President on Wednesday, 6 November, could have major consequences for Europe's energy security, industrial competitiveness, and climate goals. One of the first consequences of Donald Trump's re-election was a rise in the value...
Categories: European Union

Irish prime minister targets 29 November for general election

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
Taoiseach Simon Harris intends to seek dissolution on Friday (8 November).
Categories: European Union

How Donald Trump’s comeback will shape the rest of the world

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
Tune in as host Giada Santana takes the temperature at the incoming president’s headquarters, in Mar-a-Lago, Florida with Euractiv’s Sarantis Michaloupolos and analyses Trump’s manifesto with editor Alice Taylor.
Categories: European Union

From green to clean: Wopke Hoekstra’s second audition

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
For his new old portfolio, there are topics where the Dutchman should not appear too prepared during the hearing.
Categories: European Union

Former Tusk aide Serafin faces tightrope walk on EU budget reform at commissioner hearing

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
“I find the distinction between ‘old or new' completely artificial: there are only European needs and priorities,” Serafin wrote in his responses to the European Parliament ahead of the hearing.
Categories: European Union

Broadening the carbon removal debate beyond the ETS

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:00
The role of carbon dioxide and its possible integration in the ETS is emerging as a key, but challenging, consideration. We must tread carefully.
Categories: European Union

Europe will compete with the US and China on ‘smart decarbonisation’

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 05:00
While Europe prides itself on being a global climate leader, this leadership has yet to fully translate into industrial dominance in emerging green technologies
Categories: European Union

Bulgarian court case sheds light on hospital infections cover-up

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 03:40
A patient left nearly blind after hospital-acquired infection, following eye surgery, sued the largest hospital in the Bulgarian city of Pleven for €20,000 in damages - but she wasn't the only one to be infected that day.
Categories: European Union

Slovak telemedicine roll-out driving healthcare efficiency, resilience

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 03:30
Remote healthcare in Slovakia continues to struggle with accessibility, awareness, and implementation. A new legislative framework for telemedicine is being incorporated into the country's healthcare system.
Categories: European Union

Challenged during his hearing, Olivér Várhelyi struggles to convince MEPs

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 22:26
After a tough evening of questions from MEPs, Olivér Várhelyi will be hauled before the Parliament for a further hearing.
Categories: European Union

Várhelyi’s recipe for controversial innovative foods: opt-outs for EU countries

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 22:22
The Hungarian has been a controversial pick, and Euractiv understands he will fall short of the support needed to be confirmed tonight.  
Categories: European Union

Commissioner for Space Kubilius stuck cautious tone during MEP hearing

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 22:16
"Europe must be part of the space revolution," said Kubilius, predicting that the global space economy will reach €1 trillion by 2034.
Categories: European Union

Germany heading for snap elections in March after coalition crisis talks break down 

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 21:47
Germany enters a time of unprecedented political instability as Chancellor Scholz breaks with Finance minister and FDP-leader Christian Lindner.
Categories: European Union

‘Make America Healthy Again’ the road ahead

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 21:22
We ask what’s in store for health under a second Trump term.
Categories: European Union

EPP, Socialists and Renew strike deal on new public health committee powers

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 21:12
ENVI would maintain food safety legislation, particular labelling, veterinary legislation, checks on food, the EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO), according to the text.
Categories: European Union

MEPs back controversial environment and crisis commissioners in political deal

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 20:01
Sweden's Jessika Roswall has passed the European Parliament after a lacklustre performance saw her delayed alongside a liberal would-be colleague.
Categories: European Union

Kadis keeps the boat afloat at the hearings, MEPs back him as news fisheries Commissioner

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 19:40
"He has shown to be more than prepared," for the role said committee chair Carmen Crespo
Categories: European Union

Síkela denounces Chinese and Russian ‘neocolonialism’, reiterates need to combat irregular migration

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 17:55
"The neocolonialism is not coming from Europe - [these are] things which we experience from Chinese or Russian activities," Czechia's pick Jozef Síkela told MEPs
Categories: European Union

What the Kremlin needs, Trump categorically cannot afford, Russian experts say

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 17:49
According to Russian political scientists, there will be no global changes in relations between Russia and the US after the Republican's victory.
Categories: European Union

Germany’s crisis-ridden coalition vows to ‘think big’ on security spending after Trump win

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 17:44
Facing Trump, Europe's largest economy wants to contribute more to EU security and Ukraine support, but it is unclear how.
Categories: European Union

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