The European Parliament has approved new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.
Around 129 kilograms (kg) of food waste was generated per person in the EU in 2024, according to figures from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat.
The EU Commission is to allocate an additional €500 million to the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme for 2026 and 2027, reaching a total total budget of around €14.8 billion for the two years.
4.8 per cent of people in the EU aged 16 or over consumed alcohol every day, according to data from Eurostat, while the share of people who consumed alcohol every week was 19.2%, and 21.8% for those consuming every month.
Ahead of World Heart Day and to mark the launch of the first-ever EU Screening Week, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks.
The EU’s Council of member states has approved five defence projects under the European Defence Projects of Common Interest to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness and industrial capacity.
The number of fatal work-related accidents in the EU was 3,367 in 2024, an increase of 1.4% (45 deaths) compared with 2023, according to Eurostat figures released today.
