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Thu, 08/07/2021 - 14:15
The existence of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons - and its entry into force on 22 January 2021 - rang as an earthquake among states possessing or supporting a nuclear deterrence policy, write Jean-Marie Collin, Susi Snyder, and Tuva Widskjold.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 14:11
Our weekly podcast focuses on a document signed by the leaders of 16 far-right parties across the EU asking for a deep reform of the Union in order to preserve its heritage. To shed some light on what this new “coalition” brings, I spoke with EURACTIV’s Senior Editor Georgi Gotev.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 12:08
One year after its release, the EU Hydrogen Strategy continues to be the centre of debates on where, when and how hydrogen can best support the EU’s energy transition goals.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 12:00
The EC is about to present its Fit for 55 package with the reduction of CO2 emissions in transport set to become a major topic. gmobility is ready to play its role, but it requires supportive legislation with tools like WtW to assess its benefits.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 12:00
The EU's antitrust authority fined German auto giants Volkswagen and BMW €875 million on Thursday (8 July) for colluding on the development of anti-pollution technology for diesel cars.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 11:35
An international connectivity summit named "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities" will take place in Tashkent from July 15-16 as an initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, a double land-locked country.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 11:22
We all know we must transition towards more sustainable food systems while maintaining food safety, and that science has a key role to play in this transition.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 11:14
Extortion of companies through ransomware attacks has reached unprecedented levels worldwide, particularly during the pandemic, but Germany's businesses and public institutions are not sufficiently prepared to address such threats that can put livelihoods and economies at risk. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 11:11
The European Commission has made healthier diets one of the priorities of this mandate, and different public health and food policies aiming to achieve healthier food environments are being developed within the framework of the Farm to Fork Strategy.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:38
The EU is facing a patchwork across the bloc when it comes to travelling, despite having a fully running EU digital covid certificate. As the delta variant surges across the bloc, MEPs call for implementing harmonised measures instead of national restrictions.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:27
In today's edition of The Capitals, France call for massive vaccination as COVID-19 cases surge and Spain make arrests over the death of a 24 year old Spanish man over the weekend, all this and much more in today's capitals.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:26
The election of Armela Krasniqi as chairwoman of the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) by parliament with 83 votes in favour has sparked criticism from the EU office in Tirana, BIRN reported. Concern was raised regarding the political impartiality of the...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:25
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated on Wednesday that the decision to give the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport under concession to the French Vinci Group was a good economic move and that, if that had not been the case, the...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:25
On behalf of the Council of the EU, Slovenian Foreign Minister Anže Logar told the European Parliament on Wednesday that hearings under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union regarding Poland and Hungary were on the agenda of Slovenia’s...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:24
The Slovenian parliament has passed another stimulus law designed to help businesses cope with the pandemic, with a €243 million package targeted at hospitality, tourism and the events industry. The centrepiece of the package are vouchers for all Slovenian residents...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:23
After the German giant Volkswagen refused to build a new plant in Bulgaria, a German startup specialising in electric cars has shown interest in investing €140 million in the country. “The deal is at the final stage,” Economy Minister Kiril...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:20
A coalition of European electricity groups including EDF, Enel, Iberdrola and Ørsted have called on the European Commission to impose a carbon tariff on hydrogen imports coming into Europe.
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:19
A Greek prosecutor is investigating press reports that four basketball players of Turkish team Fenerbahçe who had fever were allowed to enter Greece bypassing COVID-19 controls on the request of deputy minister for civil protection, Nikos Hardalias. Edimerida ton Sintakton...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:13
The Slovak constitutional court has decided a referendum on whether to hold snap elections is not in compliance with the constitution and therefore cannot take place, despite the opposition parties collecting over 524,000 signatures, surpassing the 350,000 signatures threshold. Signatures were...
Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:12
Czech citizens will be able again to cross the border with Slovakia after the country decided to reverse its controversial decision to close several border crossings to try and curb the spread of COVID-19 on Monday. Small crossings were barred...
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