The newly enacted EU packaging regulation defines specific and impactful objectives aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste. Key goals include preventing the generation of excess packaging by reducing its volume, encouraging the adoption of reuse and refill practices to enhance the life cycle of packaging materials, ensuring that all packaging becomes […]
End of the Disposable Era: Today, the European Parliament confirmed the Directive mandating member states to enforce rights to repair reyond warranty, to ensure that consumers can have their products repaired instead of replaced, promoting sustainability and extending the life cycle of consumer goods. By eEuropa Brussels, 23 April 2024 – 5 MIN READING […]
Brussels, 18 April 2024 The European Union stands at a crossroads in determining the future of its financing strategies for ambitious projects. These projects, crucial for the bloc’s economic growth, sustainability, and integration, are caught in a dichotomy of financial approaches led by different member states’ economic philosophies and geopolitical realities. Mario Draghi and Enrico […]
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New buildings with zero-emission by 2030, while buildings occupied or owned by public authorities are to meet this standard by 2028. By 2050 the EU’s building stock. phasing out fossil fuel boilers by 2040. France, Italy, and Spain obtain exemptions or flexibility for agriculture and historic buildings, whose structures and construction techniques do not allow for easy and economically sustainable […]
As Europe navigates the challenging waters of the energy transition, facing technical hurdles and escalating costs, the EU is now asking significant investments in hydrogen, including its integration into the existing or expanded gas grid. Meanwhile, the European electric vehicle market begins to falter, potentially facing challenges from declining sales in China and the subsequent […]
The agreement between European Parliament and EU Ministers on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) marks a epochal moment in the journey toward a European Health Union. By harnessing the power of health data, the EU is poised to enhance healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and improve public health outcomes. As we await the formal adoption […]
The European Commission’s swift initiation of non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) marks a pivotal moment in regulatory enforcement within the digital realm. Led by Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, these actions underscore the Commission’s unwavering commitment to upholding fair competition and consumer protection in the digital market. With major tech giants such as […]
Responding to Farmers’ Concerns: Simplification, Flexibility, and Environmental Commitment. The Agriculture and Fisheries Council had, in its February meeting, expressed a strong political will to address the concerns raised by farmers promptly. Following this, the Commission unveiled its proposal in March, marking a significant step toward amending the CAP regulations to better serve Europe’s agricultural […]
In a period that has shaken the agricultural and political landscape of Europe, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced the withdrawal of the proposed pesticide regulation. This marks a pivotal moment in the debate on the sustainable use of plant protection products in the European Union. The EU Treaty does not […]