Brussels is resetting the Green Deal’s course—centering the transition on power-market rules and grid build-out to keep prices stable, shield industry, and scale electrification. It dovetails with a new international strategy linking climate ambition to competitiveness and security, and hints at more steps beyond the 2024 market-design reform. Yet one question looms: in the race […]
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On 7 May 2025 the European Commission opened a four‑week public consultation on a draft package of counter‑tariffs and export restrictions worth almost €100 billion, targeting U.S. goods should negotiations fail to roll back the latest American duties. At the same time it will take the dispute to the World Trade Organization. Below, we unpack what the initiative […]
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 […]
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. […]
By eEuropa Content type: Insight Brussels, 18 October 2024 – 2 MINUTES READ On October 14, 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a new Directive aimed at improving the working conditions for platform workers, a group that has seen significant growth in recent years. This Directive addresses the unique challenges faced by […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
New move by the European Commission to reduce CO2: new ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers. 60 million devices in Europe to be replaced? By eEuropa Brussels, 27 November 2023 The European Commission decided by a Regu;ation a new ecodesign aimed at transforming the household tumble dryer market. Effective from 1 […]
In a landmark decision, the European Union has taken a decisive step forward in digital security by establishing the European Cybersecurity Center. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant upgrade to the existing legal framework, particularly in modernizing the role and scope of CERT-EU (Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team – European Union). The Center’s creation comes in […]