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Nuclear gains favour in Europe, but financing struggles remain [Advocacy Lab Content]
Though EU countries remain divided about nuclear power, the insecurity brought on by the war in Ukraine has sparked increased interest from politicians not seen in decades. But are they willing to match big talk with big wallets?
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Parliament gives final nod to loosen green requirements for farmers
The European Parliament gave its final green light on Wednesday (24 April) to changes to some environmental conditions for receiving payments under the bloc's subsidy scheme, which are expected to come into force by June, after member states’ approval.
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New Schengen rules add migration ‘instrumentalisation’ as cause for EU border closures
The European Parliament has approved updates to the passport-free Schengen area rules, including the introduction of border restrictions in case of ‘instrumentalisation’, or facilitating the entry of irregular migrants into EU territory.
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UEFA’s on the ball with EURO 2024 climate agenda strategy [Advocacy Lab Content]
UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) hope to deliver an environmentally conscious EURO 2024, amid concerns surrounding the continuation of major sporting events in the age of climate change.
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EU adopts first directive combatting violence against women
On Wednesday (24 April), members of the European Parliament definitively adopted the EU directive on tackling violence against women, after two years of intense negotiations with the member states.
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Parliament wants to ease seed marketing rules for conservation efforts
The European Parliament adopted its position on Wednesday (24 April) on the overhaul of EU marketing legislation on seeds and other types of plant reproductive material (PRM), proposing to free seed exchanges between farmers and for conservation purposes of new bureaucratic requirements.
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The Brief – Letta report has everything and nothing to do with June elections
As Brussels emerges from a severe case of last week's ‘Lettamania’, the question must be asked: Who will benefit?
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Rogue German left party says support for new EU Parliament group sealed
BSW, Germany's youngest left party, probably has enough support to create and lead a new group in the European Parliament after the June elections, lead candidate Fabio De Masi confirmed on Wednesday (24 April), opening the door to "progressive forces" in a break with traditional left-wing dynamics.
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Crafting Value: How Europe’s Leather Sector Shapes Environment and Society [Promoted content]
Discover Europe's leather industry: a hidden economic powerhouse crafting EUR 8 billion in luxury goods while pioneering sustainability and social responsibility. Unveil its transformative role in the circular economy & its impact on social standards at the Green Deal Leather Conference.
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European Health Data Space clears the last hurdle in Parliament
The European Parliament adopted on Wednesday (24 April) the European Health Data Space Regulation, a key step for Europe's digital healthcare that should facilitate access to cross-border medical data, by 445 votes in favour and 142 against.
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Amazon’s Anthropic investment latest to face antitrust headwinds with UK Competition inquiry
The UK's competition authority is examining whether the Amazon's investment into Anthropic, and others of its type, fall under merger rules.
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EU parliament approves corporate supply chain law
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating in the bloc to check if their supply chains breach labour rights or cause environmental damage and act to take action if they do.
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Over half of world’s largest private firms fails to set net-zero emissions targets
Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies.
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Madrid endorses Ribera to become Spanish Commissioner
Spain’s minister of the ecological transition, Teresa Ribera, has been nominated to lead the centre-left PSOE into the European elections – and likely become Commissioner afterward.
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EU, US should mull ‘transatlantic single market’ pact after elections – Letta
Europe and the United States should build a “transatlantic single market” to combat the “aggressive attitude” of much of the rest of the world, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, author of a strategic report on the EU's single market, said on Tuesday (23 April).
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Gig-gling at last : EU adopts gig work directive
The European Parliament formally and overwhelmingly approved a watered-down version of the EU's long-awaited platform work directive at a plenary on Wednesday (24 April), ending two years of intense negotiations with 554 votes in favour and 56 against.
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