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The euro has pushed to its highest levels in three months, rising above US$1.16, with the European Central Bank expected to increase rates on September 10 potentially offering further support

Green light for new EU rules on organic food

Organic food (STRASBOURG) – Euro-MPs gave the green light Thursday to a new law on organic food production and labelling, with a view to boosting organic production and ensuring that…

Brussels urges early signing of Japan trade deal
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…

EU raises recycling targets for circular economy

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…

EU aims for near zero-energy buildings by 2050

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…