EU launches major tech push to break US and China dependence
The EU is betting big on cloud computing and chips to reduce its technological dependence on the US and China, and to re-enter the global tech race. But whether it…
Former Dutch environmentalist who took controversial job at Tata Steel fired for far-right links
Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student. Read More
US tariff threats over forced labour ‘unjustified’, Commission says
The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of…
General strike: CGTP hails strong turnout, government says country ‘operating normally’
During the night shift, there was an almost total walkout in several National Health Service hospital units. Many schools are closed and flights have been cancelled. Read More
European Commission responds to Italy’s call for energy cost relief flexibility
The measures indirectly address Italy’s request that the Commission relax its fiscal rules to allow member states to tackle rising energy prices without incurring excessive debt and risking penalties. Read…
China is a ‘very big problem’ for EU sanctions against Russia, O’Sullivan tells Euronews
Exclusive: As the bloc readies its 21st sanction package against Russia for the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan revealed to Euronews that Beijing remains…
Constrained flexibility: Which European countries have the highest job insecurity?
France, Italy, Spain and Greece have some of the highest rates of workers in fixed-term or part-time jobs. Some of these countries are trying to tackle that, while elsewhere, part-time…
Patience imperative for EU-China trade relations, Australian trade minister says
As Europe tries to stabilise turbulent trade relations with China, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell recommends that Brussels hold its nerve. Read More
How smartphone use is linked to falling birth rates
Birth rates across Europe have been falling for years. A new study highlights a possible cause. Read More
Watch: Four minutes to act—the new reality of Europe’s drone wars
After last week’s Russian drone crash into a Romanian apartment block, Moscow offered no apologies. Now, the EU is scrambling to answer a critical question: how can Europeans defend themselves…