By Paolo Licandro Brussels, 4 April 2025 – 1 MIN READING Wind energy is becoming one of the most important tools in Europe’s journey toward clean and secure energy. While the world faces rising uncertainty, the EU is doubling down on its commitment to renewables—and wind power is at the center of that effort. As […]
By Paolo Licandro Brussels, 1st April 2025 – 1 Min Read In recent weeks, the environmental paths of the European Union and the United States have clearly diverged, marking a critical turning point for global climate action. The EU continues to demonstrate strong leadership and commitment, maintaining its ambitious environmental trajectory shaped over the past […]
With energy prices threatening Europe’s competitiveness and millions of citizens struggling with high costs, the European Commission’s Action Plan for Affordable Energy sets out an ambitious roadmap to reshape the market. From structural reforms to decouple gas from electricity prices to fast-tracking renewables and expanding grid interconnections, the strategy seeks to balance affordability, security, and […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
On 20 January 2025, the revised Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online + (the ‘Code of conduct+’) was integrated into the regulatory framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), following a positive assessment from the Commission and the European Board for Digital Services (‘the Board’). Under the newest EU decision —embedded in […]
The EU’s new Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation marks a turning point in delivering cutting-edge healthcare to patients across Europe. By harmonizing assessments for medicines and medical devices, it speeds up decisions on pricing and reimbursement, reduces duplication of work, and involves patients and clinicians in the evaluation process. Ultimately, this coordinated approach means faster, […]
Are you tired of juggling different chargers for each of your devices—hunting through drawers, untangling cables, and trying to remember which adapter works with what? The European Union (EU) has stepped in with a game-changing solution: all new smartphones and many other portable devices sold in the EU must now feature a USB-C charging port. […]
Citizens have expressed concern about the proposed EU-Mercosur Trade Deal and in particular its potential impact on agriculture and the environment. EU-Mercosur Trade Deal – answering citizens’ concerns
