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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week, in a groundbreaking vote, the European Parliament took radical measures to dramatically reduce vehicle emissions. For old and new vehicles. The left voted against the new standards because they were not strict enough. By Charles STRASS, eEuropa Brussels, 15 March 2024 The European Parliament has approved new EU regulations aimed at reducing […]
The AI Act represents a significant milestone in the global discourse on AI governance, positioning the EU at the forefront of efforts to balance innovation with ethical considerations and societal welfare. As the act moves toward formal adoption, its implementation will be closely watched by stakeholders worldwide, serving as a potential blueprint for other regions […]
On Tuesday, MEPs endorsed a strategy, previously concurred with the Council, designed to diminish energy use and cut greenhouse-gas emissions within the buildings sector. Right-wing parties (ID and ECR Groups) and many Members from EPP voted against. The EU strategy to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is set to incrementally lower greenhouse gas […]
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
