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EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers reached an agreement on Thursday (8 June) on EU rules governing digital traffic data, a move that will improve traffic flows, reduce accidents, and usher in a more connected driving experience according to policymakers.

EU countries are aiming to greenlight their negotiating position on a landmark law to restore Europe’s nature at a meeting of environment ministers in Luxembourg on 20 June - but have several challenges to overcome first.

The EU Council of Ministers is set to reach its position on the European Media Freedom Act, a key piece of legislation for the media sector, later this month, based on a compromise text seen by EURACTIV. 

The Western policy of sanctions against Russia is not without criticism, particularly in central Asia, according to high-level speakers at the inaugural Astana International Forum (AIF), which opened on Thursday (8 June) in the Kazakh capital.

EU lawmakers have dismissed the European Commission’s plans for a new EU Ethics body as ‘toothless and ‘a missed opportunity’ after the proposal was unveiled on Thursday (8 June). 

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam signals a dangerous new phase in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Women victims of male violence face huge disparities across the EU in terms of protection and access to justice. Member States aren’t showing enough  commitment to develop a strong and adequate Law on violence against women and domestic violence, including...

Welcome to EURACTIV’s weekly Economy Brief. In this edition, we talk about the Commisson's DG Grow's increased penchant for economic planning.

While EU negotiations on new corporate accountability rules are ongoing, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its updated guidelines for responsible business conduct on Thursday (8 June).

Welcome to EU Politics Decoded. In this edition, we look at how EU reform has been stifled by the 'muddle through' mentality of the bloc's leading officials.

Ukraine is actively pushing to get Russia removed from the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF), the global financial crime watchdog, and downgrade it to the level of countries that require international review at its next plenary in June, EURACTIV has learnt.

EU institutions’ approach to the thorny issue of trade secrets in the new EU rulebook for data sharing is shaping up, according to a document seen by EURACTIV. The Data Act is a flagship legislative proposal to regulate how data...

Meta’s voluntary code on child protection is not working, European Commissioner Thierry Breton said in the wake of revelations that Instagram’s algorithms had facilitated and promoted child sexual abuse material networks. 

As SoHO Regulation discussions advance in the European Parliament and Council, it is more important than ever to recognise the contribution of all stakeholders to securing Europe’s supply of plasma and plasma-derived therapies within a resilient global plasma ecosystem.

As implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) enters a crucial new phase, the European Commission needs all the help it can get from third parties to ensure the legislation is enforced effectively, writes Max von Thun. Max von Thun...

A drastic increase in biodiesel imports from China has caused a stir in European markets, with industry representatives warning that the EU waste biodiesel industry could ‘collapse’ unless urgent regulatory measures are taken.

Rewatch this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to learn about the role that education plays in building a sustainable future and empowering young people to tackle climate change. What could be the most efficient tool in equipping today's youth with the skills needed to make a real difference in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change? How can public-funded projects contribute to this? Life Terra is co-financed by the European Commission through the LIFE Programme (LIFE19 CCM/NL/001200). The content of this publication represents the views of the author only and is his/her sole responsibility. The Agency does not accept any responsibility for use that may be made of the information it contains.

French President Emmanuel Macron was wrong to call for a regulatory pause in environmental legislation last month. Benoît Leguet explains why.

The issue of workers’ rights in projects financed with public money will be a central issue in the next EU election campaign, centre-left EU lawmaker Agnes Jongerius said, as workers from the construction sector protest an increase in social dumping....

The European Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) called for increased EU and national support for measures against child poverty, warning of an upward trend in the number of children at risk of poverty or social inclusion across the Union.