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 Rodrigo Senna (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission proposed Monday to adjust intellectual property rules to help Europe’s pharmaceutical companies tap into fast-growing global markets and foster jobs, growth and…
Plastic waste (BRUSSELS) – Plans to tackle marine litter, outlined by the EU Commission Monday, would ban ten single-use plastic products most often found on Europe’s beaches and seas, as…
An update of rules governing excise duty on alcohol within the EU, proposed Friday by the Commission, would reduce costs for small…
Photo by ulrichstill (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission adopted new rules Friday which would for the first time expressly allow a range of modern technologies to be used when carrying…
Photo © European Union ECHO (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission adopted Friday a new policy framework to increase humanitarian funding for education in emergencies and crises to 10% of its…
The EU Council adopted new EU rules on organic production and the labelling of organic products Wednesday, with a view to encouraging…
