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15 EU countries sue Orbán’s government in Hungary
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- 15 EU countries sue Orbán’s government in Hungary
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- 11:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On this week's episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we will be discussing the groundbreaking legal case in which 15 member states of the European Union are taking legal action against the government of Viktor Orbán.This historic move highlights not only the rift between Brussels and Budapest, but also emphasises that numerous other European capitals have joined forces in opposing the Hungarian government's policies.Hungary's controversial child protection law has been criticised by human rights groups and international watchdogs as being discriminatory against LGBTQI+ people and was described as a “disgrace” by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Beyond the Byline
Episode 92
April 13, 2023
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- European standards and the AI Act
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- 30:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Technical standards will play a key role in how the EU’s upcoming AI rulebook will work in practice. We discuss the challenges and policy trends in the standardization process in Europe with Connor Dunlop, European public policy lead at the Ada Lovelace Institute, and Jan Rampala, policy advisor at Business Europe.
The Tech Brief
Episode 133
April 7, 2023
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- The crime of passing the pill
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- 16:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- This week, EURACTIV’s journalist Giedrė Peseckytė is talking with a Polish pro-abortion activist Justyna Wydrzynska who got sentenced in mid-March to eight months of community service for sharing abortion pills with another woman back in 2020. *The interview was conducted on 23 March.
The Health Brief
Episode 7
April 5, 2023
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- Power imbalances and reflections from Ireland
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- 19:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood OG’s talk about the divides in the Commission and the increasing marginalisation of EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, and EURACTIV’s Natasha Foote talks reflects on her recent trip to Ireland to the ‘Feeding Ourselves’ gathering and the issues facing the agrifood sector in the country, including soaring land prices and finding markets for organic produce.
Agrifood Brief
Episode 41, Season 3
April 3, 2023
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- Gigabit recommendation – what impact on the telecom sector?
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- 34:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The European Commission has recently proposed a Gigabit recommendation as part of a broader Connectivity Package. We discuss the potential impact of the recommendation on the European telecom market with Kamila Kloc, Acting Director for Connectivity at the European Commission, and Luc Hindryckx, Director General at the European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA).
The Tech Brief
Episode 132
March 31, 2023
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- Agrifood Podcast: Janusz from the bloc, French elections, Groundhog Day
- Runtime
- 43:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Feeling lost about everything that has happened this week in the agrifood world? No need to worry, EURACTIV’s agrifood team has your back. In this week’s podcast, we cover all the major events this week, from food security to the Commission’s emissions proposal, and we are joined by EURACTIV France’s Hugo Struna to discuss the French elections and how this may impact the direction of the food sector.
Agrifood Brief
Episode 92, Season 1
April 8, 2022
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- Voices from the field: The future of Ireland’s sustainable farming
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Tucked away in the heart of Ireland in the sleepy rural village of Cloughjordan, you’ll find an eco village which hosts ‘Feeding Ourselves’, an annual gathering of farmers and environmentalists to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture.
A number of farmers came along to the event to share their view from the ground. EURACTIV spoke to a range of them to learn about their experiences and what the most pressing issues for them are at the moment.
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- EU parliament approves anti-money laundering authority, what’s next?
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- 21:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing reform approved by the European Parliament on March 28th.
Recent successive scandals such as Qatar gate and Danske Bank have led to calls for a more comprehensive and effective EU approach to monitoring money trails, the financing of terrorism and cracking down on illicit money laundering. How are these practices threatening the economy, the existing financial system and the fair market? And will this new authority be enough to tackle the problem?
We interviewed the rapporteurs of the file, MEPs Eva Maria Poptcheva and Eero Heinäluoma, as well as Roland Papp, Senior Policy Officer at Transparency International EU, in order to find some answers.
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- The year of skills - Is a digitised Europe learning what it takes to compete globally?
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- 1:20:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Homes, phones, and cars are smarter. Cities and villages are connected. Online platforms and digital tools contribute to efficiencies in vital industries such as waste management, emergency response, and the production of food. We all know that artificial intelligence is on the rise, as is human ingenuity.
To leverage human potential and ensure that users in Europe fully benefit from these digital solutions in an informed manner, the EU has paired Europe’s digital transition with the provision of digital skills. Under the framework of the 2030 Digital Agenda, the EU has set the target of at least 80% of all adults should have basic digital skills.
Those with a digital mindset hardly look to technology to replace people, but to perform their duties safely and more efficiently. This gives time back to staff to innovate and improve their way of working. Technical tools are emerging at impressive rates. Still, European innovators and start-ups need a sufficient ...
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- Data sharing in the DMA & DSA
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- 28:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act include unprecedented measures forcing online platforms to share data. We caught up with Inge Graef, an associate professor at Tilburg University, and Filippo Lancieri, a researcher at the ETH Zurich University, who recently published a study for the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) on how these provisions might work in practice.
The Tech Brief
Episode 131
March 24, 2023
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- How safe are European banks?
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- 28:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at the trouble in the financial markets, following the collapse of the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Credit Suisse had to be taken over by UBS in an emergency operation. The turbulence triggered anxiety on both sides of the Atlantic, with comparisons being made to the financial crisis of 2008.So, we ask - what does this mean for the European banks? And what actions are being taken by the European Commission, the Parliament and the European Central Bank?
Beyond the Byline
Episode 90
March 23, 2023
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- Electricity Market Design – How can the system benefit from investments in flexibility?
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- 1:24:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On March 14th, the European Commission plans to publish its proposal to reform the European Electricity Market Design (EMD). Although the political discussion has focused on the short-term wholesale markets and their impact on consumer prices, in the recently closed public consultation, the Commission additionally suggested different longer-term instruments to incentivise a fast growth in renewable generation capacity as a way to help Europe become more independent from imports of Russian gas.
With growing shares of variable generation, the volatility in the electricity supply-demand balance is increasing, requiring significantly higher system flexibility. Industry stakeholders suggest that technology that ensures generation adequacy in periods of low variable renewables supply (i.e. wind, sun) should fall under the category of investments needed to create a greener and more secure energy system.
The Commission has acknowledged the importance of flexible solut...
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- On-the-ground reporting - Can it help to combat Russia’s disinformation war?
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- 1:26:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Russia’s war in Ukraine is notable for the extent to which it is being waged online. The war has been coined by the European Commission as “Russia’s disinformation war”. The rapid rise in internet coverage and the use of social media, a great success of digital advancement, has created an effective breeding ground for spreading disinformation and fake news on the war. According to the OECD, 75% of Ukrainians use the internet, and 89% of the population is covered by at least 3G mobile technology.
According to the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF), a possible approach to countering disinformation on the war in Ukraine is to create a network of media outlets and journalists covering the conflict on the ground and to ensure that they connect with media professionals, stakeholders and policymakers in the EU. Doing so, would support the voices of local journalists, equipping EU policymakers with more reliable information to explore the changes in geopolitical dy...
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- How Europe plans to use nature to tackle climate change
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Nature is Europe’s … well, natural ally when it comes to tackling climate change. But EU nature is in decline. So how is Europe going to revive its nature and use it to fight climate change?
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- CO2, H2 and O2 - Cornerstones of the energy transition?
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- 1:20:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to a climate-neutral society is both an urgent challenge and an opportunity to develop new technological pathways. In this regard, CO2, H2 and O2 are showcasing themselves as allies for decarbonisation, provided they are properly exploited.
Since the energy system cannot be 100% electric, molecules will still be needed. By combining CO2, H2 and O2 with heat and electricity, it will be possible to shift away from traditional derivatives of fossil oil and gas. For example, in the transport sector, hydrogen could be a solution to fuel heavy-duty vehicles and medium-haul aircrafts. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) could be a good alternative for air transport, and e-fuels and methanol for shipping could materialise in the 2030-2040 decade. New industrial processes can also be developed in the cement, steel and chemical industries. All these new energy pathways are ba...
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- Learning from the Sun to decarbonise Europe’s power with fusion energy
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- 1:21:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Deemed as the "holy grail" of energy production, fusion is the process that powers the Sun and other stars and can be a game-changer for the future of zero carbon energy as it does not emit greenhouse gases, is virtually inexhaustible and safe.
Fusion science and technology have a long history in Europe. ITER, a collaborative research project between 35 nations, is one of the most ambitious energy projects in the world, designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy.
The urgency of fighting climate change is giving renewed momentum to these efforts, attracting private capital into different fusion projects, with the objective of making fusion a business reality, and at the same time providing electricity from fusion to the grid. Support through investment and public-private partnerships in order to speed up research can lead to industrial-scale development of fusion technology.
But where does the EU s...
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- Citizens views on Cluj-Napoca’s participatory budget
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The municipality of Cluj-Napoca, in the northwestern part of Romania, implements a process called participatory budgeting, which allows residents to propose and vote initiatives funded through the municipal budget. But are citizens informed about the process and what do they think about it?
EURACTIV travelled to Cluj-Napoca to learn more about the inhabitants’ perspective on participatory budgeting in the city.
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- International Women's Day
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A conversation about biotech and vaccines with John J. Trizzino, Novavax
- Runtime
- 15:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As Executive Vice President, Chief Business Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, John Trizzino is responsible for global commercial strategy and execution, as well as oversight of IT, investor and public relations, and corporate affairs.
In conversation with EURACTIV’s Brian Maguire, John Trizzino explains the leadership challenges, and opportunities, for Novavax in a turbulent and unpredictable marketplace.
Exploring the critical policy and management lessons learned during the pandemic, Trizzino outlines the strategic choices Novovax made to develop vaccines and European supply chains during the COVID crisis.
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- Title
- The EU’s State Aid Dilemma
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- What do we mean by state aid? why is it important in the EU and why is it becoming more prominent?
In this video, we will look at the difficult choices that lie ahead for the EU, as it tries to pursue a much more proactive industrial policy to achieve a successful green transition and to react to pressure from the US.
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- GOALSCORE: What can sports do against gender violence?
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Violence against women remains a major social problem, worldwide and across the EU. In an effort to take active prevention, GOALSCORE and its partners believe sports and more specifically football, can play an important role in tackling gender violence among female adolescents (18-21).
Aiming to create a methodology to fight gender violence in sports, GOALSCORE aims to provide coaches and females in football teams with the awareness and skills to address gender violence, as well as to adapt the codes of conduct of football associations to favor societal behavior and ultimately promote gender equality with the power of sport.
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- The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – The role of closed loop circularity
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- 1:19:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- At the end of November 2022, the European Commission released a proposed revision of the EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste, with the aim of stopping the dramatic increase of packaging waste generation and increasing the proportion of finite resources recirculated back into our economy.
But how do we define circularity? Does it need to happen in a closed loop or is recycling for diverse end uses enough? Do we take into account the future uses of a material as well as its origin?
On average, each European generates almost 180 kg of packaging waste per year. Packaging is one of the main uses for virgin materials as 40% of plastics and 50% of paper produced in the EU is destined for packaging. Without action, the EU would see a further 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030, and for plastic packaging waste even a 46% increase.
The European Commission’s proposed revision attempts to tackle this problem by introducing measures and targe...
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- European Commission bans TikTok from corporate devices of its employees #europe #tiktok
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Agriculture reserve: what is it, what does it do
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The agricultural reserve - previously the crisis reserve - was triggered last year for the first time ever to support EU farmers after the invasion of Ukraine - and could be used again this year, according to the European Commission.
In place since 2013, this tool accounts for close to half a billion euros under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and it is meant to support farmers in exceptional times.
But what do we really know about the agricultural reserve?
In this video explainer, EURACTIV takes a closer look at this key emergency farming tool.
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- The state of participative and deliberative democracy in the EU
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- 6:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- From petitions and consultations to the European Citizens’ Initiative and citizens’ panels, the EU has several tools in place allowing Europeans to have their say on EU policies. But how effective are these participatory and deliberative tools?
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- There is still a long way to go to secure Europe's energy future. #shorts#europe#eu
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The future of migration in the EU
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- EU leaders are maybe finding a momentum to reach an EU system to manage migration.
However, this new momentum echoes words such as closing borders, repatriations, and agreements with third countries to prevent departures. A Fortress Europe where human rights are mentioned but are possibly in danger.
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- What is the European Council? #shorts #europe #eu
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Restoring the Earth’s lungs - How can forests support climate change mitigation?
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- 1:19:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The Nature Restoration Law, the first of its kind, is a proposal adopted by the European Commission in June 2022 which aims to restore damaged ecosystems and revive nature across Europe. The proposal is seen as instrumental in avoiding ecosystem collapse and preventing the worst impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.
According to the European Commission, 80% of European habitats are in poor condition. The proposal aims to cover at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 with nature restoration measures, and eventually extend these to all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. To reach these targets, while accounting for national circumstances, the law would require Member States to develop National Restoration Plans, in close cooperation with scientists, interested stakeholders and the public.
Forests comprise 45% of European land. They act as the Earth’s lungs by absorbing enormous amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and are vital f...
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- EU Energy transition - What role for critical raw materials?
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- 1:22:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Critical raw materials (CRM) are essential components in many renewable energy technologies – wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles. Demand for CRM is growing dramatically as governments look to phase out over-dependence on fossil fuels. According to projections by the World Bank, the demand for high-impact minerals will increase by 500% by 2050.
In order to meet the European Green Deal's climate goals, the transport sector must undergo a thorough transformation. Batteries, in particular, are fundamental in decarbonising the transport industry and moving towards green mobility. However, they require a significant amount of critical raw materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths and copper.
The European Commission, together with relevant stakeholders, is working on different action plans and initiatives to address CRM in supply chains. A review of the current critical raw materials list is expected at the end of the year.
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- Empowering consumers for a successful green transition
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- 1:20:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- EMPOWERING CONSUMERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL GREEN TRANSITION - HOW CAN IMPROVED INFORMATION AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNFAIR PRACTICES BEST BE ACHIEVED?
In 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for amendments to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Consumer Rights Directive. The proposal aims to contribute to a circular, clean and green EU economy by enabling consumers to take informed decisions and contribute to more sustainable consumption. It also targets unfair commercial practices that mislead consumers, aiming to achieve a better and more consistent application of EU consumer rules.
The proposal follows the European Green Deal and is seen by policymakers as fundamental for creating a sustainable product policy framework that can empower consumers.
However, some industry stakeholders claim that the proposal is not clear enough and does not create a level playing field for the industry. They are recommending the ban of ...
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- A conversation about the EU Space Programme with Rodrigo da Costa, EUSPA
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- 16:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Space exploration has seen astronauts travel to the moon. Satellites and probes have helped us understand our solar system, discovering thousands of stars and planets.
In this EURACTIV thought leadership interview with the Executive Director of EUSPA (the EU Agency for the Space Programme), we look at Europe's exploration goals and its aspirations for the space program.
But also how space tech is being used in everyday life. Satellites have been vital in helping keep communication open in times of war in Ukraine. The interview also looks at GOVSATCOM and the challenges Europe faces in keeping pace with other space programs, particularly the US, as well as new private players like Elon Musk.
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- Comment le nouveau gouvernement français envisage-t-il la mise en œuvre d'une PAC efficace ?
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- 1:19:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- La nouvelle politique agricole commune (PAC) de l'Union européenne entrera en vigueur en 2023. Les réformes - notamment en matière d'équité, de durabilité et de compétitivité - devraient être effectives dès le mois de janvier.
Selon le ministère de l’agriculture, la nouvelle version du PSN (Plan Stratégique National) français veut « encourager une diversité renforcée des systèmes de production » et « inciter au renforcement de la résilience du secteur en recherchant la sobriété en intrants » (engrais, pesticides).
En effet, la première version du PSN proposée par la France a été refusée par la Commission européenne ayant jugé trop faibles les ambitions environnementales et climatiques.
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- Comment le gouvernement français se positionne-t-il en cette période de crise alimentaire mondiale ?
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- The EU-Ukraine Summit started in Kyiv #eu #journalism #ukraine #shorts
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- What do we expect from the Swedish Presidency?
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The Swedish are taking the presidency of the European Council for the next 6 months.
What are their main priorities and what can we expect from them? Let's take a closer look.
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- Migration is back on top of EU agenda #shorts
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #shorts #migration #europe #eu #journalism
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- EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement #shorts
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #shorts
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- Mercosur Trade Agreement - Will 2023 be the year it is finally ratified?
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- 1:18:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In June 2019, the EU and Mercosur, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, reached a trade agreement after almost 20 years of negotiations. With the EU being Mercosur's number one trade and investment partner, a trade agreement was seen as beneficial for the economy of both regions. Industry argued that tariff liberalisation would result in increased trade relations, and companies would have better opportunities in areas such as public procurement and subsidies, leading to a level playing field.
At the same time, the EU would have a first-mover advantage in an economic bloc that aims to open up and for the first time seeks to become more involved in international value chains. Furthermore, from a geopolitical viewpoint, more intensive cooperation with countries from South America, that share the same values as Europe, was deemed important.
However, several EU Member States and MEPs signalled their opposition to the agreement due to increased defore...
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- EU Pesticide bans and derogations
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Pesticide bans and derogations have been the hot topics on everyone’s lips recently.
Neonicotinoids, bee-toxic pesticides banned in the EU, have come under the spotlight after the European Court of Justice ruled that EU countries should no longer be able to allow temporary 'emergency' exemptions - which has been happening for years.
Keep an eye on EURACTIV's agrifood journalists to learn more.
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- There's no new Italian energy policy, former Italian PM says
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- 15:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Content of the video
0:07 War in Ukraine and reaction of the EU
2:37 What should European leaders do to de-escalate the conflict?
4:41 Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan
7:29 Energy and the new plan of Meloni's government
10:55 Qatargate
13:40 An alliance between the Five Star Movement and the Greens for the next European Elections?
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- EU and the problems created by the US with the Inflation Reduction Act
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Citizens participation in decision-making processes: the Irish case
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- 4:55
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- EPR Best practices across the EU
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Industry stakeholders call for a digital EU-harmonised label to support consumer behaviors and the end of life management of packaging.
The benefits of digital labeling include more flexibility to adapt to changes and potential for innovation, easy access for consumers, efficient communication of information, and support for the supply chain and waste sorting facilities.
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- Innovating for Impact: Digital Cooperation in the Age of AI and Cybersecurity
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- 5:40
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- 4 years ago
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- Digital technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence can help Europe unlock the full potential of its digital ambitions. These technologies present unprecedented opportunities not only for governments and organizations to transform but also for citizens to enjoy the societal benefits of advanced digital tools and services.
These technologies also present a particular opportunity to meet and exceed Europe's Digital Decade targets and develop ICT skills, accelerate the digitalization of businesses and public services while increasing security and resilience of digital infrastructures.
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- Sustainable energy: football leads the way
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- November 29th, the Olympique Lyonnais football club inaugurated the installation of the latest photovoltaic shades on the car parks of its stadium, the Groupama Stadium. This was an opportunity for EURACTIV France to meet those involved in this long-standing project (Jean-Michel Aulas, Xavier Pierrot, Catherine MacGregor, Mathieu Cambet), which has made the stadium a Energy efficiency's European benchmark for this type of infrastructure.
9 GW of solar panels are now available to supply electricity to the Groupama Stadium, which requires 12 GW. This type of project is greatly facilitated because Olympique Lyonnais owns its stadium. As a result, the club can test, act and finance as it sees fit in initiatives to reduce its footprint which will, in turn, enable it to reduce its energy bill and, why not, improve the performance of its equipment thanks to the measures presented in this video.
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- The critical raw materials act
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- While the EU is currently struggling to deal with the repercussions of its energy dependency on Russia, the dependence on Chinese raw materials is increasingly attracting the EU’s attention.
To avoid the mistakes of the past, the EU is currently working on a legislative proposal to boost its autonomy in this area and to give it more room to maneuver: the critical raw materials act. Let’s take a closer look.
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- Citizen participation tools in Ireland
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- 8:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- From national citizens' assemblies to local public participation networks, Irish citizens have different tools they can use to influence decision-making processes.
As part of H2020 DEMOTEC, EURACTIV travelled to the capital Dublin and Sligo, in the North of Ireland, to speak with experts and politicians and learn more about these participatory exercises.
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- How can tech companies reinforce and strengthen European democracy?
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- 1:49:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Democracy is under pressure globally. Recent events in Europe have highlighted this. Technology is perceived as having both positive and negative impacts on democracy. The time is ripe to build democratic resilience and ensure that technology helps protect and promote democratic institutions and values rather than undermine them.
The European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) has been put forward by the European Commission to tackle threats to democratic processes and norms within Europe. Technology companies must do their part in protecting these values. But industry must also proactively reflect on its roles and obligations to democratic societies above and beyond the letter of the law.
To explore emerging challenges, obligations, and desires, the ‘Democratic Values in the Digital Age’ programme collected leading experts from academia, think tanks, NGOs, policy, and the private sector to delve into these issues. Over the course of three workshops, a variety o...
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- Interview with Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange
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- 7:22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Empowering consumers in the green transition
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- 1:18:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Commission adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) in March 2020. This plan announces initiatives along the entire life cycle of products. It promotes circular economy processes, encourages sustainable consumption, and aims to ensure that waste is prevented and the resources used are kept in the EU economy for as long as possible. The EU also aims to improve the communication of essential information on chemicals and in so doing, reduce hazardous chemicals’ adverse effects on health and the environment.
To contribute to these goals, the EU is looking to simplify and streamline labelling requirements for some categories of chemicals and chemical products, and the use of digital labelling. This could increase the cost-effectiveness and overall competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry.
Product-specific information requirements will ensure consumers know the environmental impacts of their purchases. All regulated products will have Digit...
