France: EU Commission approves state aid for farmers reducing pesticides
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €35 million French scheme to support farmers in the Artois-Picardie basin…
Illegal trade in fake and prohibited pesticides and fertilizers halted in Romania and Italy
An illegal trading scheme in counterfeit and banned pesticides and fertilizers that were potentially dangerous to consumers’ health has been…
Water pollutants: EU Council agrees negotiating mandate
The EU Council agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework directive, the groundwater directive…
Pesticides: MEPs want a drastic cut in use of chemical pesticides
On Tuesday the Environment Committee adopted its position on measures to ensure sustainable pesticides use and reduce the use and…
Bees and pesticides: EFSA reviews guidance for assessing risks
Parma, 11 May 2023 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed its guidance document...
EU Commission adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators
Brussels, 2 February 2023 Today, the Commission adopted new rules which will, once applicable, lower...
Farm to Fork: Chemical pesticides’ use is reduced but not enough
Brussels, 15 June 2022 Today, the Commission published the latest figures showing progress towards the...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 12 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ZERO POLLUTION ACTION PLAN European Green Deal: EU Commission aims...
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IEU Environment Monitoring for 19 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EP ENVI COMMITTEE Meeting of the Committee on Environment, Public...
Pesticides in food: EFSA publishes latest figures
The latest report on pesticide residues in food in the European Union is now available, giving a snapshot...
EU Commissioner Kyriakides on the “From Farm to Fork” strategy – impact assessment and public consultation – Answer to a written question
EN E-000689/2021 The answer was given by Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Commission...