European Headline: news from across Europe

UK civil service plans hiring changes over AI-written applications

Flagship recruitment schemes could return to mandatory in-person interviews, while personal statements would play a smaller role.

13 Nov, 16:491 min read

Tech & Startups
Microsoft outage disrupts Portuguese public services and schools
13 Nov, 16:332 min read
Policy
EU climate chief signals flexibility on COP31 clean power demand
13 Nov, 15:331 min read
Tech & Startups
LF Energy receives US$2.5 million from Google.org for European grid tools
13 Nov, 15:042 min read

Europe

Burnham puts affordability at centre of COP31 climate appeal

The UK prime minister urged businesses to widen access to electric cars and heat pumps, while maintaining the country’s 2050 net zero commitment.

12 Nov, 10:191 min read

Greta Thunberg criticises industry lobbying at COP31 in Turkey
12 Nov, 07:18
Thomas-Symonds backs debate on dropping Labour’s EU red lines
12 Nov, 07:03
German government criticised over €5.8 million office spending
11 Nov, 22:33

Policy

European Commission sets out five actions to support angel investors

The measures target early-stage funding and cross-border investment, while the European Business Angels Network is calling for a European co-investment scheme.

13 Nov, 14:192 min read

Burnham seeks UK access to EU industry rules ahead of reset talks
12 Nov, 21:33
European Parliament backs proxy voting for new mothers, excluding fathers
12 Nov, 15:18
Merz urges EU to preserve carbon market rules and reject further ETS2 changes
12 Nov, 11:33

Business

Türkiye and China sign preliminary US$15 billion renewable energy pact

The plans cover seven gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, plus storage and grid upgrades, but no project timetable or financing details were announced.

13 Nov, 13:491 min read