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MEPs approve new rights for workers in Europe's 'gig' economy
The EU Parliament gave the final go-ahead Wednesday to new rules to improve the working conditions of platform workers including prohibiting the firing of workers on a decision taken by an algorithm.
Green light for EU rules to combat money-laundering
The EU Parliament adopted a package of laws Wednesday to strengthen the EU’s fight against money-laundering and terrorist financing, including a new agency to oversee riskiest entities.
MEPs update air quality law for a 'healthier, more sustainable future'
MEPs adopted a provisional political agreement with EU states Wednesday on measures to improve Europe's air quality so it is no longer harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
EU issues EUR 112m calls for AI, quantum technologies
The EU Commission announced the launch Tuesday of a new set of Horizon Europe calls aimed primarily at pioneering projects in the realms of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.
Green light for ground-breaking EU legislation to combat forced labour
The European Parliament gave its final approval Tuesday to a new regulation enabling the EU to ban from the single market the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour.
EU consumers' 'right to repair' becomes reality
The European Parliament gave its formal go-ahead Tuesday to new 'right to repair' rules aimed at helping consumers repair their goods easily and make their products last longer.
Brussels threatens to suspend TikTok reward programme in EU
The European Commission opened a second formal proceedings against TikTok Monday, to assess whether it breached the EU's Digital Services Act on launching TikTok Lite in France and Spain.
New EU obligations kick in for Pornhub, Stripchat, XVideos
As of 21 and 23 April, adult entertainment platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and Xvideos will have to comply with stringent obligations under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Return to youth mobility between EU and UK on the agenda
The EU Commission proposed Thursday to open talks with the United Kingdom on making it easier for young people in the EU and UK to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively.
EUR 10m to support Ukraine researchers under Horizon Europe
The European Commission on Thursday topped up with an additional EUR 10 million the budget of the EU's MSCA4Ukraine initiative, set up to support researchers forced to flee Ukraine.
Brussels demands answers on launch of TikTok Lite in France, Spain
The European Commission sent TikTok a request for information Wednesday for details on the risk assessment TikTok should have carried out before deploying the new app TikTok Lite in the EU.
EU offers young people 35,500 free train passes
The EU Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round Tuesday, offering thousands of young people free train travel around Europe in its latest call under the DiscoverEU programme.
Oil import dependency at highest point in 2022
EU import dependency for the entire family of crude oil and petroleum products surged to a new record high of 97.7% in 2022, according to figures published Tuesday from EU statistics agency Eurostat.
Nearly half of people in EU stream TV or videos
65 per cent of individuals in the European Union engaged in streaming TV or videos online in 2022, according to a set of figures released Tuesday by the EU's statistics agency Eurostat.
MEPs approve reforms for sustainable gas market
The EU Parliament adopted plans Thursday to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market and lead to a market which is more sustainable and resilient.
Green light for energy performance of buildings law
The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.
EUR 652m funding for leading researchers in Europe
The European Research Council (ERC) announced Thursday the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants of EUR 625 million.
Green light for EU's Migration and Asylum Pact
The European Parliament ended political deadlock Wednesday with its green light to a package of legislative texts for comprehensive reform of European migration and asylum policy.
Brussels paves way for 'air taxis', innovative drone uses
The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a set of measures to address safety challenges of new emerging air mobility services and ensure their operation will be as safe as those in manned aviation.
2023 wildfire season among worst in EU: report
Last year, over half a million (504,002) hectares - an area twice the size of Luxembourg - was scorched by wildfires, according to an advance report published Wednesday by the EU's research centre.