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EU to crack down further on microplastics after glitter ban

The European Commission aims to cut plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade

The Guardian - UK

EU abandons promise to ban toxic chemicals in consumer products

Exclusive: Plan to outlaw all but the most vital of harmful chemicals is not included in leaked policy proposals

The Guardian - UK

Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain's experience tells us why

Wolves are staging a comeback in many areas of Europe after centuries of persecution. Over the past decade alone, they have expanded their range on the continent by more than 25%.

The Conversation

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EU investigates Musk's X, as harmful content surges from Israel-Hamas war

The European Commission has opened an investigation into X, Elon Musk's social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The move comes after Brussels ordered X, as well as rivals Meta and TikTok, to act quickly to tackle the spread of disinformation, which has surged on each of these platforms since…

France 24

France abstains from EU vote on extending use of glyphosate pesticide

EU governments have failed to reach agreement on extending the use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate for another decade, after France joined several countries in abstaining from a vote on the matter.

Radio France Internationale

EU can't reach decision on prolonging the use of chemical herbicide glyphosate

A decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for at least 10 more years has been delayed after member countries failed to agree

The Independent UK

The latest net-neutrality threat is dead in Europe—for now

The so-called fair share idea, which some cast as a threat to net neutrality, is now being considered in India and Brazil.

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Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera

EU aid to Palestinians will ‘not be cancelled’ as decision reversed

EU foreign ministers back continued support after European commissioner declared suspension of payments

The Guardian - US

Pressure grows on Apple to open up iMessage

Samsung has joined Google’s campaign to force Apple to make iMessage RCS-compatible—but European regulators are more likely to get that job done.

Fortune

EU appears to backpedal on freezing of Palestinian aid payments

Earlier announcement by Olivér Várhelyi had prompted surprise from member states including Ireland and Spain

The Guardian - UK

The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science

In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human – and economic – cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health strategy in June, to be achieved through 20 flagship initiatives.

The Conversation

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

Radio France Internationale

EU forges plan with UK and Albania to combat people smuggling

Five-point plan seeks to tackle organised crime across Europe as well as criminals operating boats

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What's happening on Lampedusa – and what Europe needs to do now to manage migration

Editor’s note: “This is an adapted version of an article originally published in Spanish on the 28th of September, 2023. It takes in an EU policy development that occurred subsequent to the publication of the first article.

The Independent UK

EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping

The European Union has announced plans to better protect its cutting-edge technologies from foreign snooping that might threaten its economy and security

The Conversation

Airlines are being hit by anti-greenwashing litigation – here's what makes them perfect targets

A wave of anti-“greenwashing” litigation is seeking to hold major players in the aviation industry to account for sensational claims of being sustainable, low-carbon or contributing to net zero. While the industry has faced legal backlash in the past, the dramatic proliferation of these cases may spell disaster for major…

The Guardian - UK

Greece and Turkey agree migration pact as EU members fail to seal wider deal in Brussels – as it happened

Pact will halt illegal flows of refugees and migrants across the land border the two countries share

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EU threatens sales bans to block use of western parts in Russian drones

European Commission calls for tougher enforcement by member states to ensure sanctions are not circumvented

The Conversation

Queer leaders: LGBTQI+ people still overwhelmingly absent from corporate boards

Most companies like to show that they care about queer people. Following gains in rights and legal recognition over the last decades, it is now a commonly established ritual to display a rainbow logo during Pride Month. Big corporations such as North Face, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Target and Kohl’s have all…

The Guardian - UK

MEPs likely to push back on plans to allow spying on journalists

Press freedom campaigners call for draft proposal to approve use of spyware on phones to be axed

The Independent UK

EU member states weaken proposal setting new emission standards for cars and vans

European Union member countries have watered down a proposal by the bloc’s executive arm aimed at lowering vehicle emissions

The Conversation

Donald Trump's truth: why liars might sometimes be considered honest – new research

According to fact checkers, Donald Trump made more than 30,000 false or misleading claims during his presidency. That’s around 20 a day. But, according to several opinion polls during his presidency, around 75% of Republican voters still considered Trump to be honest.

The Independent UK

EU Commission blocks Booking's planned acquisition of flight booking provider Etraveli

The European Union’s executive arm is blocking leading U.S. online travel agency Booking from acquiring Sweden’s flight booking provider Etraveli Group

France 24

'We'll take a strong stance on any forced displacement': EU's Borrell on Nagorno-Karabakh

Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign and security policy, speaks to Talking Europe from New York, where he is attending the annual United Nations General Assembly. We discuss the big issues facing the EU in the world: Ukrainian grain exports and food security; the conflict between Azerbaijan and…

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