Vaccine Wars: EU Decision to Block Vaccine Exports Causes Outrage
The European Union’s decision to restrict vaccine exports from its member states has sparked outrage worldwide.
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February 23, 2021
Under The Radar: EU data law row threatens child abuse investigations
Amidst the European Parliament’s regulatory crackdown on data collection and online monitoring, global internet firms risk being prohibited from automatically detecting child abuse imagery posted to their platforms.
December 23, 2020
EU in Deadlock: Hungary and Poland refuse to back down over ‘rule of law’ conditions
The EU plans to deny funding to countries that do not comply with the rule of law. Poland and Hungary directly oppose this notion and have blocked the €1.8tn Covid recovery fund in protest.
December 7, 2020
Pharma-secrecy: EU calls for greater transparency over COVID-19 vaccine contracts
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are calling for greater transparency over the terms of COVID-19 vaccine procurement contracts between the European Commission and pharmaceutical companies, particularly those setting out who will be liable if the vaccines are defective.
December 1, 2020
Ready for Take-Off (Again): Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly by EU Regulators
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has deemed the Boeing 737 Max safe to fly again following changes to its system.
November 27, 2020
The Cost of Law: EU to cut funds for violations on rule of law
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have agreed to link payments from the EU’s €1.8trn budget-and-recovery package to concerns about the rule of law within Member States.
November 18, 2020
Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Grill: EU votes in favour of plant-based meat in naming debate
On Friday 23 October the European Parliament voted against a proposal to ban the use of meaty terms such as “burger” and “sausages” on vegetarian products.
November 3, 2020
Access Denied: UK to ban more EU citizens with criminal records beginning in 2021
The Home Office has announced that as of Friday 1 January 2021, EU citizens will be subject to the same travel regulations as foreign nationals — meaning those with criminal records could be denied entry to the UK if deemed necessary to ensure the safety of British citizens.
October 31, 2020
CEU’s Hexit: Hungary’s higher education reforms breach EU law
The ECJ’s recent judgment has concluded that Hungary has breached EU law with its reform of higher education rules.
October 24, 2020
Fit and Data Proper: EU Approves $2.1bn Google Fitbit Deal
The EU looks set to approve Google’s $2.1bn acquisition of fitness tracker maker Fitbit. The purchase will allow Google to go toe to toe with Apple and Samsung in the wearable technology market.
October 11, 2020