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The EU Council gave its final green light to new rules on biocides by extending certain data protection periods. The…

EU Member states’ representatives approved the EU Council’s position extending certain data protection periods regarding biocides.The proposal forms part of…

On Tuesday, the EU Council gave its green light to the signature of a broad package of agreements between the…

A new EU Commission study investigates how Virtual Worlds can support health and well-being across Europe while mitigating associated risks.…

At Santa Marta, EU and CELAC leaders adopted a joint declaration to deepen a values-based partnership, including a bi-regional Roadmap,…

The OECD will launch Health at a Glance 2025 on Thursday 13 November at 11:00 Paris time / 10:00 GMT....

The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against several Member States for failing to transpose EU directives on defence, energy,…

The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water,…

The EU Commission has released a ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox', an online resource to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains…

We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…

21/01/2025 Public hearing | 10:00 – 13:00 Location: Brussels, Belgium Scope and objectives On 21 January...

In his opening remarks, Várhelyi said he would continue building the EU Health Union, prioritise preventive health measures, ensure the availability…

The EU has moved away from donor-recipient dynamics towards mutually beneficial partnerships, which bring benefits to the local populations and…

Excessively high or low temperatures presently cause 407,000 fatalities a year. Heat-related deaths, now six times more frequent in southern…

CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS: CEN Workshop on methodology to improve the recyclability rate of Critical Raw Materials from cars +++ RIGHT…

SUSTAINABLE RAW MATERIALS: Global Gateway: EU and Namibia agree on next steps of strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials and…

FOREST MANAGEMENT: EU Commission approves €742 million Czech State aid scheme to support sustainable forest management +++ UNECE: Between trees…

The Joint Council welcomed the significant progress achieved in the implementation of the GCC-EU Strategic Partnership, which was announced at…

GREEN CLAIMS: EP Research Service: ‘Green claims’ directive: Protecting consumers from greenwashing - EU Legislation in Progress +++ CIRCULAR ECONOMY:…

On Thursday, Parliament adopted its position on new rules for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater to better…

The European Commission has decided today to appoint Marco Marsella as Director for ‘Digital, EU4Health and Health Systems Modernisation' at the Commission's…

Today, the Commission takes another major step to protect the environment by adopting measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU…

The Third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen was held in Kyiv on 6 September 2023 on the invitation of…

The recovery in immunization rates has not been equal globally, however. Progress in well-resourced countries with large infant populations, such…

UN Secretary-General appoints Ms. Tatiana Molcean of Moldova as next Executive Secretary of UNECE +++ Eurometaux: Raw Materials & Clean Mobility…

GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS: Address by Mr Janusz Wojciechowski at final plenary session of the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2…

AGRIFISH COUNCIL: Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 25 July 2023, including New Genomic Techniques and the Regulation…

ECHA’s committees: EU-wide PFAS ban in firefighting foams warranted +++ INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS: One step closer to the European market for…

UNFCCC: All latest documents, party-submitted reports, decisions, and other resources +++ GLOBAL WARMING: Spike in dengue cases due to global…

EU priorities at the 78th UN General Assembly: EU Council approves conclusions +++ MEPs call for renewed commitment to the…

CELAC Summit, Taiwan Hearing, Critical Raw Materials and Net-Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) +++ The ‘new geopolitics’ of mineral supply chains:…

Nature restoration law: MEPs adopt position for negotiations with Council +++ Ecodesign: more environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products +++ Greens/EFA position…

UNECE: Aarhus Convention Parties and civil society push forward actions to uphold environmental rights for all +++ Industrial emissions: MEPs…

2023 Strategic Foresight Report: Sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of Europe's Open Strategic Autonomy +++ EFSA: Glyphosate: no critical…

EU Council adopts position on the regulation for classification, labeling, and packaging of chemical substances +++ EU Mission ‘Restore our…

Farm Sustainability Data Network: EU Council and Parliament reach provisional political agreement +++ UN agencies head up new $115 million…

Air pollution in Europe: 2023 reporting status under the National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive +++ New Q&A on Restriction of…

Better protection of workers from asbestos: EU Commission welcomes political agreement to revise EU rules +++ No majority in EP…

Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 26 June 2023 +++ Opening Remarks by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides…

UNECE adopts groundbreaking regulation introducing methodology to measure particle emissions from cars and vans’ braking systems +++ From the trough…

ECHA’s committees: EU-wide PFAS ban in firefighting foams warranted +++ Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish +++ ECDC press…

UN agrees on increased protection of oceans +++ Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish +++ Food…

EU Environment Council reaches agreement on the nature restoration law +++ Beyond borders: Why new 'high seas' treaty is critical…

At its meeting on 21 June 2023, the Federal Council approved the parameters for a negotiating mandate with the EU.…

The Regulation on the EU Digital COVID Certificate will expire on 30 June 2023. In future, the Certificate will no…

Swedish EU Presidency: Background on the EU Environment Council +++Cefic: Four actions needed to make faster progress towards an animal-free…

Today in Lusaka, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced the resumption of budget support for Zambia and launched three programmes…

Circular economy: New rules to make phones and tablets more durable, energy efficient and easier to repair, enabling sustainable choices…

The analysis covers a wide range of illicit drugs, from opioids and stimulants to new cannabis products and dissociative drugs…

EU moves forward with Critical Minerals Agreement negotiations with the US +++ EU Council adopts its negotiating mandate for a…