Today, Member States backed the EU Budget (MFF) Performance Regulation, sending a positive signal for stronger climate and environmental spending, by defining a horizontal framework for how such spending is tracked and applying environmental safeguards across the budget.
New GMOs: EU lawmakers abolish minimum rights for consumers, breeders, food sector
EuroCommerce calls for stronger and smarter enforcement of Consumer Protection Law
EuroCommerce, the voice of the European retail and wholesale sector, has published its recommendations for the revision of the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation, calling for stronger and more effective enforcement of EU consumer protection rules across the Single Market.
Council presidency’s budget proposal offers modest progress for climate and nature funding
The Cyprus Council Presidency’s new EU budget proposal is a positive first step for Europe’s energy security and climate resilience, but it is not enough to end its costly dependence on fossil fuels, restore nature, and ensure economic stability.
European Parliament urged to stop patents on natural gene variants
Recent No Patents on Seeds! research shows an alarming trend in the monopolisation of naturally occurring gene variants, especially those which can provide improved resistance to disease and stress conditions.
Make digital euro fee fair for merchants and citizens
EuroCommerce – the association representing european retailers and wholesalers in Brussels – calls on Members of THe European Parliament TO E
SMEunited discusses SME-friendly policy with President von der Leyen
“We provided President von der Leyen with perspectives of crafts and SMEs, stressing the importance of developing policy based on the majority of companies in our economy”, said SMEunited President Galli following a meeting between Commission President von der Leyen and SMEunited’s Board of Directors.
Retail and wholesale sector welcomes step towards legal clarity on AI
EuroCommerce – the association representing retailers and wholesalers in Brussels – supports yesterday’s political agreement on the Digital Omnibus on Artificial Intelligence, as long as it brings much-needed simplification and clarity to the implementation of the AI Act.
