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Hoekstra urges COP31 to focus on climate action delivery, not new pledges

The EU’s climate chief said COP31 should deliver on existing pledges through electrification. But projections show some EU sectors falling short of 2030 goals, while some member states seek to weaken the targets.

EU climate chief: AI power demand must be met with clean abundance, not scarcity

Commissioner Hoekstra said AI could bring huge benefits but also serious risks. Europe must however build enough clean electricity to meet growing demand, without leaving citizens short.

EU tech chief expects countries leading AI race to come around on safety

The race to develop more capable AI models is outpacing efforts to test and control the rapidly growing technology, according to the European Commission’s digital chief. For Henna Virkkunen, the next step must be a coordinated international response rather than isolated national rules.

Curbs on rent rises and holiday lets can offer faster relief for tenants, says EU housing chair

Limits on rent increases and restrictions on holiday rentals can provide quicker relief for households struggling with housing costs, MEP Irene Tinagli said, while warning that lasting solutions require investment in affordable homes.

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EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push

Europe cannot reach climate neutrality without getting its roads off fossil fuels. Road transport is the EU’s largest source of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, and electric vehicles are central to the solution, local and regional leaders say.

Displaced Ukrainians need clarity about their future, EU regions say

European regions and cities are calling on the EU to provide legal certainty for millions of displaced Ukrainians beyond the temporary protection they currently benefit from.

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Will this year’s UN climate change conference be different? Interview with EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

On Tuesday, November 10, correspondents of the European Newsroom interviewed Hoekstra about his plans and priorities for the UN climate change conference COP31 and the EU’s own green ambitions, which continue to face resistance at home.

Social media, kids, and AI: interview with European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen

On Friday, October 9, journalists part of the European Newsroom spoke to Virkkunen about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, as well as the EU’s progress in protecting children online.

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