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Europe’s Lifesaving Strategy: Boosting Cancer Prevention through Vaccination

EU Pushes for Cancer Vaccination

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EU Asks Compensation for Defective Products Purchased Online

EU Asks Compensation for Defective Products Purchased Online

Revolution in Online Commerce: EU’s new liability laws make online sellers and importers accountable for their products. EU Council and European Parliament reached an agreement on a Commission’s proposal ffor a Directive on liability for defective products. The EU’s product liability regime is established to compensate individuals for physical injuries or property damages resulting from defective […]

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EU Introduces a Digital Passport for All Construction Materials

Construction Products Regulation

The introduction of a Digital Passport for all construction materials as part of the EU’s new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) certainly reflects the European Union’s commitment to advancing its green and digital agendas. This initiative aligns with the EU’s broader goals of promoting sustainability, enhancing efficiency in the building sector, and ensuring the free movement […]

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EU – Ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear

EU Ecodesign Regulation

The European Union will implement this prohibition as part of its comprehensive environmental and sustainability initiatives. This will be enacted through the Ecodesign Regulation, which aims to enhance the circularity, energy efficiency, and overall environmental sustainability of products in the EU. by Adam Frey 7 December 2023 Since its inception, the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC has […]

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EU Prepares a Revolution on Payment Services and Financial Sector

The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to modernize the financial sector and elevate digital payment services. The plan includes reforms to boost consumer protection, encourage fair competition, and streamline secure data sharing. In response to the rise in electronic payments, the emergence of new players, and evolving fraud risks, these changes are designed to […]

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EU Decides to Reduce by 11.7% the Energy Consumption

This target, based on 2020 consumption levels, is set to be achieved by 2030. However, after two years of negotiations involving Member States, the European Parliament, and stakeholders, Poland, Hungary, and Finland expressed their opposition to the target. On the other hand, Belgium, Latvia, Portugal, and Slovenia abstained on final vote.    By Federico Licandro […]

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If EU Environmental Protection Does Not Coincide with Creation

In this contribution by Vitaliano Gemelli, the narrow vote of the European Parliament on the proposal of the European Commission for “Nature Restoration” is examined. European farmers has opposed this new setback, considering some objectives unrealistic and ideological. The former President of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions highlights the need to reflect on certain […]

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Se la Protezione Ambientale UE non coincide con quella del Creato

In questo contributo dell’on. Vitaliano Gemelli, si esamina il voto risicato del Parlamento Europeo sulla proposta della Commissione Europea per il “ripristino della natura”. L’agricoltura europea si è opposta a questa nuova doccia fredda, ritenendo alcuni obiettivi irrealizzabili e ideologici. Il giá presidente della Commissione del Parlamento Europeo per le Petizioni evidenzia la necessità di […]

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EU legislators negotiate on Artificial Intelligence. European Companies Unite to Criticize EU’s Regulation.

In June 2023, the European Parliament (EP) drafted its position on A.I. european law, adding more restrictions to the rules of the Commission’s draft Regulation. On 27 June, EP and Council started negotiations and a second round will be held in July 2023. In the meantime, some of the largest companies in Europe have taken […]

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Excessive and concentrated exposures to third-country central counterparties

On 7 December 2022, the Commission tabled two proposals to modify the current framework that applies to EU central clearing counterparties (CCPs) and… Excessive and concentrated exposures to third-country central counterparties

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