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Industry ‘must listen’ to facial recognition concerns, Huawei chief says

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 15:17
European industry must be sensitive to the concerns of citizens regarding the widespread use of facial recognition technologies and its possible impact on privacy, Huawei's European chief has told EURACTIV.
Categories: European Union

Morocco energy boss: We need to build electricity bridges between Europe and Africa

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 15:07
The solar thermal complex at Noor Ouarzazate in the Atlas mountains is at the heart of Morocco's renewable energy drive, producing over 580MW of electricity. Mustapha Bakhouri explains the country's plans to develop its renewable energy programme and build energy connections with Europe.
Categories: European Union

To target or not to target? That is the EU’s research and innovation question

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:37
There is a lot of money available to fund research and innovation in the EU, but it's not reaching the right people at the right time. Policymakers are debating whether more focused funding would make the situation better, or worse.
Categories: European Union

EU should put human life over profits of arms industry

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:32
Almost five years after the start of the Saudi-led intervention, the war in Yemen still rages on. While thousands have died, one actor that has fared well: the European arms industry, write Hans Lammerant and Bram Vranken.
Categories: European Union

Visions for Europe: ‘Buccaneering Brexit versus European civilisation’

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 14:00
This essay is published as part of the project “20 Visions for Europe”, gathering unique visions from public officials, intellectuals, artists, diplomats, athletes, civic actors and business representatives. The project is part of EURACTIV’s celebration of 20 years of free,...
Categories: European Union

The EU dilemma with the GMO industry and independent risk research

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 13:27
The EU should give higher priority to the protection of health and the environment, but when it comes to genetically engineered plants, the current standards of risk assessment are not sufficient to fulfil the legal requirements, writes Christoph Then, executive director at Testbiotech.
Categories: European Union

LNG protocol declaration for the use of LNG as the go-to fuel of the future [Promoted content]

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 12:00
The LNG industry welcomes the support of the President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for the potential of affordable liquified natural gas (LNG) in her mission letter to Kadri Simson, Commissioner-designate for Energy. The LNG industry endorse LNG as a fundamental asset that helps meeting EU`s long-term decarbonisation targets and the `just` energy transition and believe in its valuable contribution to the EU Green Deal.
Categories: European Union

The CAP has devastating effects on developing countries, report says

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 11:35
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) penalises local farmers and harms the environment. It continues to contribute to the injection of palm oil in milk powder, exports of soft wheat to the detriment of local products, as well as to the over-consumption of Latin American soy. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

Brexit, von der Leyen’s approval assert European Parliament key role

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 10:03
Two crucial dossiers for the EU's future need to be rubber-stamped by the European Parliament in the next two months, the Brexit deal and the approval of the new EU executive. Parliament President David Sassoli, making his debut among EU-28 leaders, assured them the new assembly was not "messy" but taking its job seriously.
Categories: European Union

Striking a balance: IT infrastructure and digital sovereignty

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 09:39
As the EU searches for the best path to balance cutting-edge technologies with its future ‘digital sovereignty’, EU policymakers must consider the potential advantages and risks of working with non-EU services providers in technology infrastructure, including 5G.
Categories: European Union

Western Balkans: EPP’s think tank says France ‘damages’ EU interests

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 08:58
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. Today’s Special Edition of the Capitals will focus on the reactions across Europe regarding the deadlock in...
Categories: European Union

All eyes on France after inconclusive enlargement summit debate

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 08:56
After a long night of inconclusive discussions, EU heads of state are set to return to the EU enlargement issue today (18 October). All eyes are on France, as Emmanuel Macron's position has so far been the major stumbling block for opening accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania.
Categories: European Union

US slams tariffs on EU goods, targeting Airbus, wine and whisky

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 08:56
The United States imposed tariffs on a record $7.5-billion worth of European Union goods on Friday (18 October), despite threats of retaliation, with Airbus, French wine and Scottish whiskies among the high-profile targets.
Categories: European Union

Tweets of the Week: European Council Brexit Special

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 07:48
Brexit negotiations drive everyone mad, there was not a wink of sleep to be had and in the end is ANYONE glad? It’s a Brexit special this week.
Categories: European Union

The battery metal no one wants to talk about

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 07:30
It accounts for around 75% of all rechargeable energy storage around the world. It is in just about every car and truck, regardless of whether the vehicle has an internal-combustion engine, uses hybrid technology or is pure electric. Its proven...
Categories: European Union

Pound goes on rollercoaster ride after Brexit draft deal

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 07:07
The British pound had a tumultuous session on Thursday (17 October) as a draft Brexit deal between London and Brussels sparked both hope and skepticism in a volatile forex market.
Categories: European Union

Decarbonising district energy for our cities [Promoted content]

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 07:00
Euroheat & Power has come forward with a commitment to full decarbonisation of Europe’s district heating and cooling networks before 2050 but Managing Director Paul Voss wants everyone to know he’s not proud of it.
Categories: European Union

Johnson gets his deal and plaudits, now eyes shift to Westminster

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 23:03
Boris Johnson got his Brexit deal in Brussels on Thursday (17 October), but this appears to have been the easy part. Now he has to sell it at home.
Categories: European Union

The Brief, powered by TIF – Johnson’s coup

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 17:09
Boris Johnson is naturally a cheery individual, but he truly had every reason to smile on Thursday. First, he secured a Brexit deal that even a week ago nobody thought he could. Then he got Jean-Claude Juncker to do his...
Categories: European Union

Protecting human dignity is the EU’s top job

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 16:53
The 10th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights is a reminder that the EU's main priority is to ensure respect and protection of human dignity. writes Alice Neffe.
Categories: European Union

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