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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
All EU governments risk falling like dominoes within 1 or 2 years. They endorsed Brussels’ plans but are now realizing that the accelerated transition to electric vehicles risks causing millions of job losses, as European car manufacturers face the threat of closure. Massive protests could overwhelm governments and European leadership. Some are already warning of […]
The EU Commission intensified its scrutiny of social media platforms Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube by issuing Requests for Information (RFIs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU seeks details on how these platforms’ AI-driven algorithms recommend content and address risks related to elections, mental health, and the protection of minors. The platforms must provide […]
In an era marked by escalating global tensions and multifaceted security threats, EU Institutions and Governments evoke a European defence. But where we are? Is there a genuine unanimous will to create common military structures, a common army, a common industrial base, and, finally, a common foreign policy? Are these just slogans, or is there […]
Both the European Union and the United States are global leaders in environmental policy and climate action. However, their approaches to environmental protection, sustainability, and climate change differ significantly, reflecting varying political systems, economic structures, and societal priorities. This analysis highlights the key differences and similarities between the environmental strategies of the U.S. and the […]
The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of nearly €200 billion for 2025, reinforced by €72 billion raised under the post-COVID recovery plan, NextGenerationEU. This budget is intended to finance EU priorities and address current and future challenges. The Commission’s proposal will be discussed and adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is on the verge of receiving its first antitrust fine from the European Union. The impending sanction follows accusations by the European Commission that Meta unfairly bundled its classified advertisement service, Facebook Marketplace, with its dominant social network, Facebook, thereby gaining an undue competitive edge. In addition to […]
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 […]
