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France24: EU to Create Tougher Laws on Air Pollution
October 26, 2022
Following the World Health Organizations new air quality guidelines published last year, the European Commission will propose three laws targeting air and water pollution including a requirement that by 2030, EU countries must meet new legally-binding EU air pollution limits.
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Politico: EU Leaders Grow Wary of China
October 26, 2022
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has stated that Beijing’s ‘hostile behavior’ warrants EU reevaluation as the EU leaders agreed to discuss their relations with China at the recent European Council meeting.
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Strasbourg Airport’s Deal with Chinese Tech Firm Raises Concerns for EU Parliament Members
October 18, 2022
Strasbourg Airport deal with Chinese tech firm Nuctech is causing concern with European Parliament members who fear that the firm would be subject to China's state control, open up cybersecurity risks and allow Chinese authorities access to passenger and commercial information.
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New EU Auditor Pledges High Standards of « Ethical Conduct »
October 13, 2022
Following the resignation of Klaus-Heiner Lehne, a former German European Parliament member, who is accused of claiming EU funds illegally, the new EU Auditor has vowed new high standards of « ethical conduct » in an attempt to increase trust in the Institution.
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Olaf Scholz’s New Plan Puts Germany First, Creating Concerns within the Bloc
October 10, 2022
While being accused of breaking solidarity and the single market, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s plan to establish a €200 billion emergency fund to subsidize lower gas prices triggered a negative response from some European leaders last week.
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