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EU To Enhance Cyber Resilience Of Its Financial Sector

Cyber Incident

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) have launched the EU Systemic Cyber Incident Coordination Framework (EU-SCICF) under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to enhance the financial sector’s response to cyber incidents, improving coordination among EU financial authorities and international actors.  by eEuropa   Brussels,  22 July 2024 – 4 MINUTES READ  On 19 […]

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Net-Zero Industry Act Includes Nuclear Power

EU Net-Zero Industry Act

It was thought that the intense discussions on whether to recognize nuclear power as a green resource would bury the Act. However, twelve nuclear energy-producing countries held firm, and the European Parliament had to accept this inclusion to avoid being responsible for the failure of the energy transition. Ultimately, the Net-Zero Industry Act was approved, […]

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The deposit return system introduced in Europe with the new Regulation

Packaging and waste packaging Regulation

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 […]

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Ask to Repair your Product

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 […]

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The New EU Energy-Performance of Buildings is Adopted

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 […]

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EU Introduces Telemedicine: The Digital Healthcare Revolution

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 […]

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Support for Farmers: Council Endorses Targeted Review of the Common Agricultural Policy

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 […]

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The EU Commission Sinks its Proposal on Pesticides.

Pesticieds

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 […]

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The New EU Packaging Waste Rules

EU Regulation on Packaging Waste Reducion

The European Parliament’s requests for tighter regulations on packaging waste were not fully embraced by the Council, leading to a negotiated text that strikes a compromise between environmental protection and more acceptable regulations to avoid further burdening Europe’s already struggling economy. This development unfolds against the backdrop of the European Commission’s 2020 initiative under the […]

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