There were 9.4 million beehives on EU farms in 2023, according to Eurostat, with the number of beehives increasing by 1.3 million (+16%), from 8.1 million in 2020.
The EU Council has formally adopted a directive updating the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS.
The European Commission has presented a plan to counter the increasing security threats posed by drones across the EU, focusing on civilian internal security and developing a competitive European drone market.
The EU is making significant progress towards its global biodiversity targets, according to a new report, but a swifter response is vital to protect the natural systems that underpin our water, food, and economy.
Member of the European Parliament have given their backing to legislation to enhance protection and support for Europe’s wine producers and address the challenges they currently face.
The EU Council has formally approved new customs duty rules for items contained in small parcels entering the EU, largely via e-commerce, a response to what it calls unfair competition for EU sellers.
The European Commission has launched an Action Plan Against Cyberbullying aiming to protect the mental health of children and teens online in the EU.
