The European Parliament has passed a landmark nature restoration law aiming to revive degraded habitats and ecosystems by 2050. It mandates improving 30% of habitats by 2030, with increasing targets for subsequent decades, focusing on agricultural and non-agricultural ecosystems alike. The law includes provisions for biodiversity enhancement, peatland restoration, and an “emergency brake” for food […]
The development of new products and services from the convergence of digital and space technologies provides us with a space economy, or ‘space-as-a-… Future of Space – the sustainable path
Academic freedom is widely accepted as a fundamental value in higher education systems and a prerequisite for well‑functioning democratic societies. Academic Freedom – a fundamental value for Europe
After the recent unrest of European farmers, who have occupied roads and squares across Europe with their tractors, a new “stress test” is on the horizon for the agri-food sector. The Council and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed to revamp legislation consumer information requirements for honey, fruit jams, fruit juices, and dehydrated milk. This […]
EU Pushes for Cancer Vaccination
Many labels claim products are ‘greener’, ‘more sustainable’ or ‘eco-friendlier’ than others. ‘Green claims’ directive: Protecting consumers from greenwashing
Most migrants arrive in Europe legally to work, study or join family members. On 1 January 2022, 23.8 million people (5.3%) of the 446.7 million … Recast of Directive 2003/109/EC: Status of third-country nationals who are long term residents in the EU
One in four people in the European Union (EU) (around 101 million people) have some form of disability, meaning that they face barriers that may … The European disability card and European parking card
To secure the fast deployment of critical intellectual property in a time of need, the Commission is proposing to introduce a regulation on Union … Compulsory licensing of patents for crisis management
