French farmers rally against EU-Mercosur trade deal, demand changes
French farmers are frustrated by the trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc, as well as falling incomes and tough EU environmental rules.
European Parliament and countries agree bloc’s 2025 budget
According to the European Commission, which proposed a draft budget in June, the now agreed EU budget for 2025 of almost 200 billion Euro should focus on green and digital change and on strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy.
EU regulator reverses decision to block Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab
Following a new review of a drug for Alzheimer’s disease, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said the drug could be helpful for people in the early stages of the disease.
COP29: Warnings on emissions cuts as leaders split over climate finance
At the UN Climate Change Conference COP29, discussions on the global climate crisis intensified, with sharp warnings on emissions and rising temperatures taking centre stage. Calls for more climate funding are growing louder, including from the European Union.
Facebook, Instagram users in Europe can soon opt for fewer targeted ads
In a statement announcing a new option for consumers to see less personalised advertising on Facebook and Instagram, parent company Meta criticised previous demands from EU regulators.