The European Parliament gave the final green light Tuesday to the first ever EU standards for the breeding, housing, traceability, import and handling of cats and dogs.
Photo EC (STRASBOURG) – The European Commission urged a swift conclusion of trade deals with Japan Wednesday, presenting the outcome of negotiations on the biggest bilateral…
Image Alex Marshall 2004, Clarke Energy Ltd (STRASBOURG) – The European Parliament backed ambitious targets for recycling Wednesday under legislation on waste and the circular economy intended to benefit the…
Energy efficient building (STRASBOURG) – MEPs set a goal of near zero-energy buildings in the EU by 2050 Tuesday as they gave final approval to the Energy Performance of Buildings…
Photo EC (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package Tuesday, recommending that the Council open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of…
The European Parliament in plenary Tuesday approved new rules governing the public funding for European political parties and foundations, to ensure…
The EU Commission put forward a package of security measures Tuesday, including more secure ID cards, stricter rules on explosives and firearms, and…
