Month: February 2025

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EU To Change Agriculture Policy

EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen

European Commissioner Christophe Hansen (LUX), responsible for Agriculture, has announced that in the second half of the year he will present a comprehensive proposal for the reform—or at least the revitalisation—of the Common Agricultural Policy. The initiative aims to simplify reimbursement and aid procedures for farmers, enhance competitiveness, reduce the burdens imposed by the Green Deal, […]

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Rising Packaging Waste: EU Tightens Rules

The packaging industry plays a vital role in the European Union’s economy, generating an annual turnover of €370 billion. However, despite increased recycling efforts, packaging waste continues to grow at an alarming rate. Over the past decade, packaging waste has risen by nearly 25%, with projections indicating a further 19% increase by 2030. Plastic packaging […]

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Von der Leyen Champions Clean Energy Transition Amid Growing European Cost Concerns

​In her Davos address at the launch of the Global Energy Transition Forum, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lauded the record-breaking global investment in renewables and underscored the urgency of shifting away from fossil fuels. Yet, behind the scenes, an increasing number of European governments are voicing concern over the rising costs of […]

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