Europe’s population is set to shrink and age, according to the third report on demographic transformation in the EU, creating challenges for the labour market, healthcare, care systems and public finances.
Photo Daimler Chrysler (LUXEMBOURG) – EU environment ministers reached agreement Wednesday on a proposed regulation to set stricter CO2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.The result…
Plastic waste (BRUSSELS) – Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery or cotton buds, making up over 70% of marine litter, will be banned under plans backed Wednesday in the…
Photo aussiestock (BRUSSELS) – Environmental groups urged the EU to take urgent action over climate change Monday, following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report…
Jaquar MENA (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission gave its approval Thursday to Slovakia’s EUR 125 million investment aid to Jaguar Land Rover, saying it is in line with EU State…
European Central Bank (LUXEMBOURG) – The decision of the European Central Bank to establish a programme for the purchase of government bonds on secondary markets is valid, in the Opinion…
Electric car (STRASBOURG) – Market uptake of electric and low- emission cars would be expected to accelerate following a vote Wednesday by the European Parliament to lower CO2 emissions by…
