Today’s European Parliament vote adopting an objection to the European Commission’s country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents an irresponsible move against one of the EU’s flagship environmental laws.
A large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according to the European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published by the EU Commission.
Today’s decision by the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents to establish a working group focused solely on EU funding of NGOs risks undermining democracy and the essential role of civil society in EU policy-making.
The European Parliament and EU Council have agreed changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism with the aim of reducing the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers.
The EU Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.
Today the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilience Strategy. Despite promises for a strong roadmap to bring resilience to Europe, currently experiencing a dire water crisis, the Commission’s Strategy generally lacks binding commitments, dedicated funding, and introduces only limited governance tools to support implementation.
The EU Commission has adopted a water resilience strategy aimed at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient water-economy in Europe.
