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 […]
The European Parliament today adopted a new European Regulation aimed at addressing the growing problem of packaging waste across Europe. The position voted on today sets ambitious targets for reducing packaging waste, including specific goals to reduce plastic packaging by 20% by 2040, but softens the rules to exclude some lightweight packaging from bans. The […]
On Tuesday, 21 November, the European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of an enhanced ‘right to repair’ legislation, establishing its stance ahead of discussions with the Council, which represents the 27 EU member states. By eEurope Strasbourg, 22 November 2023 Imagine a world where your favorite headphones, your kitchen mixer, or that dependable laptop can […]
EU Ministers have agreed to launch European cybersecurity certifications for services aimed at citizens, businesses and public authorities, helping the expanding european market by adopting European standards. This move, involving an amendment to the EU Cybersecurity Act, aims to bolster network and information system resilience across the EU. The initiative sets stringent requirements for essential […]
European manufacturers face heightened concerns as a new wave of regulations from Brussels adds to the industry’s mounting challenges. This sector, already grappling with the aftermath of stringent Euro standards, has endured a pandemic that slashed car sales in half and reshaped workplace dynamics. It has also been buffeted by the conflict in Ukraine, which […]
The new Directive RED III requires at least 42.5% of final energy consumption to come from renewable sources. How to cover the gap between today’s 21% and the 42.5% target in six years. How will pay higher bills? Timidly, the governments of the 27 have held back the ultra-green push from the European Commission […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The disputed Regulation proposed by the EU Commission for the restoration of lost ecosystems in Europe has received majority approval. The regulation mandates that a minimum of 20% of land and sea surfaces be designated for ecosystem recovery. However, there is significant opposition from the agricultural sector in conflict with Brussels. Brussels, 12 July 2023 […]
