The EU’s incoming digital identity wallet has led to claims on social media and by politicians that Brussels plans to take away citizens’ privacy and exert control over their lives. The wallet, which is still in the pipeline, is an app that will allow users to store important information such as official ID and banking … Read more
In November 2023, despite strong opposition, the European Union extended authorization for the use of the toxic herbicide glyphosate for another ten years – and has now abandoned its Green Pact pledge to cut pesticide use by 50% . The current situation with pesticides is reminiscent of the asbestos tragedy: there are many similarities, including … Read more
Julien Denormandie has written a book in which he warns of a brewers’ revolt – AURELIEN MEUNIER/GETTY The European Commission is letting farmers down by dragging its feet in imposing the same environmental standards on foreign imports as on the continent, the former French agriculture minister has warned. France receives approximately €10 billion in subsidies … Read more
As the EU’s new flagship technology laws, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, come into full effect, Big Tech is working hard to knock them down. From today, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) will become fully applicable, following its counterpart the Digital Services Act (DSA) on February 17. But as the EU’s … Read more
Among their complaints, farmers denounce the crisis surrounding the cost of living, fuel taxes, environmental regulations, burdensome bureaucracy, unfair competition and free trade agreements. The apparently coordinated movement, which has already reached countries including Germany, France, Italy and Spain, has caught Brussels off guard and put the Green Deal under serious political pressure ahead of … Read more
BRUSSELS – More than 250 guests filed into Brussels’ stately Museum of Art and History to help launch the Value of Beauty Alliance. Among those in attendance on Wednesday evening were members of the European Parliament and the European Commission – the hearts and minds the new alliance especially aims to touch as it was … Read more