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MEPs want drastic cut in use of chemical pesticides 24 October 2023, 23:32 CET
A European Parliament committee voted Tuesday to ensure sustainable pesticides use and reduce the use and risk of all chemical pesticides by at least 50 per cent by 2030.

Brussels plans big boost for Europe's wind power industry 24 October 2023, 23:26 CET
The European Commission presented a European Wind Power Action Plan Tuesday to help the industry reach the agreed EU target of at least 42.5 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

Jina Mahsa Amini and Iranian protest women win 2023 Sakharov Prize 19 October 2023, 22:22 CET
The European Parliament awarded Thursday the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran.

Brussels fines pharma companies EUR 13.4m in antitrust cartel settlement 19 October 2023, 22:21 CET
The EU fined Alkaloids of Australia, Alkaloids Corporation, Boehringer, Linnea and Transo-Pharm a total of EUR13.4 million Thursday for taking part in a cartel concerning a key pharmaceutical ingredient.

EU looks into possible disinformation by Meta over Hamas 19 October 2023, 22:06 CET
The EU Commission formally sent Meta a request for information under the Digital Services Act Thursday on measures it has taken to prevent disinformation over Hamas terrorist attacks across Israel.

Horizon Europe deadlines extended following Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel 18 October 2023, 23:49 CET
Following Hamas' terrorist attacks across Israel, the Commission decided Wednesday for an exceptional extension of several Horizon Europe call cut-off dates, allowing more time to submit applications.

EU ramps up ammunition, missiles production with 1st call for proposals 18 October 2023, 23:47 CET
The Commission published its first call for proposals Wednesday under a Regulation to support ammunition production funding projects improving Europe's production capacities of defence products.

EU plans to strengthen its migration management 18 October 2023, 23:47 CET
The EU Commission presented plans Wednesday for a sustainable European migration management system, which would prevent 'irregular' departures, combat smuggling and provide legal pathways.

New EU measures to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolution for consumers 17 October 2023, 23:10 CET
The EU Commission published a proposal Tuesday which would give consumers and traders the ability to solve their out-of-court disputes in a process which should be simpler, faster and more affordable.

EU moves to end pollution of microplastics 18 October 2023, 12:36 CET
The European Commission proposed for the first time Monday measures to prevent microplastic pollution, which harms ecosystems and biodiversity, from the unintentional release of plastic pellets.

Brussels asks X (Twitter) about spread of illegal content 17 October 2023, 23:11 CET
The EU Commission sent a formal request to X (Twitter) Thursday for information about the alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, specifically terrorist, violent content and hate speech.

EU issues call for cross-border journalism projects for young Europeans 13 October 2023, 00:10 CET
The European Commission published a call for proposals Thursday worth EUR 9 million to stimulate news reporting on current affairs from cross-border perspectives for a young audience.

MEPs back new 'Euro 7' rules to reduce road transport emissions 17 October 2023, 00:05 CET
The European Parliament's environment committee adopted proposals Thursday to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.

Commission advances towards enhanced Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online 12 October 2023, 23:52 CET
An EU Commission High-Level Group concluded Wednesday a two-day discussion on combating hate speech and hate crime, which was dedicated to tackling hatred and intolerance.

Businesses meet to launch charter for nature-positive economy 11 October 2023, 23:51 CET
350 businesses, financial institutions, governments, and representatives from academia and civil society were meeting on 11-12 October to launch a charter to address biodiversity loss by 2030.

Heightened drought risk threatens Europe's environment and economy 11 October 2023, 23:52 CET
The European Drought Risk Atlas provides for the first time a comprehensive assessment and mapping of drought risks and impacts in the EU for a global warming of 1.5, 2 and 3 degrees.

New funding puts world on verge of eradicating polio 11 October 2023, 23:50 CET
The EU, European Investment Bank and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday a new finance partnership to eradicate polio and ensure health innovations are accessible to those who need them most.

Brussels ends antitrust block exemption for liner shipping 10 October 2023, 22:07 CET
The Commission decided Tuesday not to extend the legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules, judging it no longer promotes competition in the shipping sector.

Brussels sets out 2024 fishing quotas for Mediterranean, Black Sea 10 October 2023, 22:05 CET
The European Commission set out its proposal for 2024 fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Tuesday, promoting the sustainable management of fish stocks.

Israel: EU calls for restraint, will not suspend aid to Palestinians 10 October 2023, 19:47 CET
The European Union condemned all attacks against civilians in Israel and Gaza Tuesday, but called for a continuance of financial aid to the UN Palestinian relief and human development agency.

New labelling rules for organic pet food in Europe 09 October 2023, 18:29 CET
The EU Council gave its final green light Monday to a new EU law aligning rules on labelling organic pet food to those governing organic food intended for human consumption.

EU charts path to decarbonising aviation 09 October 2023, 22:06 CET
More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector following Monday's adoption of a new regulation by the EU Council on a 'ReFuelEU aviation' initiative.

Green light for EU's Renewables Energy Directive 09 October 2023, 22:06 CET
The EU Council gave the green light Monday to the new Renewables Energy Directive to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030.

EU reduces limits for nitrites and nitrates as food additives 06 October 2023, 18:50 CET
As part of its plans to protect consumers from carcinogenic substances, the EU Commission set out Friday a set of new reduced limits for the use of nitrites and nitrates as food additives.

Brussels urges financial incentives for return of discarded phones, laptops 06 October 2023, 18:49 CET
The European Commission adopted a set of policy recommendations Friday for EU Member States to improve and incentivise the return of used and waste mobile phones, tablets, laptops and their chargers.