Now playing Next Europe News Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit EU deregulation The European Parliament has voted to delay key rules on corporate sustainability pending a reduction of their scope, on the same day the Trump administration appeared to be targeting EU regulatory standards with a punitive 20% import tariff. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs Caught by the throat by new US tariffs, the EU is honing its response strategy, attempting to leave a path open to negotiation to avoid a full-blown trade war. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Did pharma sector dodge Trump’s tariffs? The EU's not so sure The fear of a trade war over pharmaceuticals between the EU and the US has been avoided for now, but the European Commission remains on guard, considering further tariff deployments likely. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead MEP The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President has European legislation in his sights more than tariffs imposed by Europeans. The MEP is clear: European law is non-negotiable. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Health news EU ‘light’ wine moniker raises concerns over misleading labelling A loophole in the EU’s proposed rebranding rules for no- and low-alcohol wine products could make these beverages appear more appealing than intended, sparking concerns about public health risks. 03/04/2025
Now playing Next Tech News Union asks Commission to reassess public contracts amid trade war European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a “strong plan to retaliate” to US tariffs. 02/04/2025
Now playing Next Tech News Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Commissioner After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April. 02/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Commission denies singling out NGOs in green funding row After right-wing parties in the European Parliament narrowly lost a symbolic vote on blocking funding for non-profit groups through the LIFE Programme, the European Commission issued a detailed statement that has done little to reassure critics who see the affair as an attack on civil society. 02/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel Ten years after the Dieselgate scandal over cheating in exhaust emissions tests, European carmakers are in the frame again, this time for market skulduggery in the form of a clandestine agreement not to compete on grounds of environmental friendliness on the basis of their support for recycling. 01/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, including defence to a limited extent. 01/04/2025
Now playing Next Tech News Google’s AI feature on hold in most EU countries due to ‘strict rules' The company faces regulatory concerns which led to a delay in rolling out the AI tool across Europe. 01/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Europeans overwhelmingly endorse retaliatory tariffs, poll finds While aware of the economic impact of US tariffs on EU goods, a YouGov study finds that a vast majority of European citizens support retaliatory measures in the escalating trade dispute between Brussels and Washington. 01/04/2025
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups. 01/04/2025
Now playing Next Tech News EU Commission gathered €58m in fees for supervising digital platforms Several online platforms have launched a legal proceeding against the fees imposed for being a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. 31/03/2025
Now playing Next Europe News French regulator fines Apple €150 million over data collection tool Without directly condemning Apple’s data collection tool, the antitrust regulator has determined that the conditions surrounding its implementation amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position. The decision comes at a time of tension between the US and the EU over the treatment of Big Tech. 31/03/2025
Now playing Next Tech News Irish privacy watchdog has ‘unresolved questions’ about Meta’s AI tool The tech giant has introduced MetaAI across Europe, after it halted the launch in the bloc last year due to ‘regulatory uncertainty’. 31/03/2025
Now playing Next Europe News EU urged to include green energy in increased security spending With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending. 31/03/2025
Now playing Next Europe News Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget. 28/03/2025
Now playing Next Europe News European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO. 28/03/2025
Now playing Next Europe News EU uncorks new era for no- and low alcohol wines with new naming rules ‘Alcohol-free’, ‘0.0%’ and ‘alcohol light’ are the new standardised denominations proposed by the European Commission for no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products in a bid to enhance their appeal. 28/03/2025