UNEP: Healthy planet central to economic and human health and prosperity of all nations
"The world is undoubtedly facing uncertain times. But let us remember that UNEP and its Member States have, since 1972,…
Russia: Government extends export quotas for iron and steel scrap and waste
Russian Government has extended the tariff rate quota for iron and steel scrap and waste exports outside of the Eurasian…
Electronic waste: EU Council and Parliament agree on deal to align with Court ruling
The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on proposed amendments to EU law on…
Packaging: New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to make packaging easier to reuse and recycle, to reduce unnecessary packaging and waste,…
RRF: EU Commission receives third payment request from Croatia for €700m in grants
Croatia's third payment request for €700 million (net of pre-financing) relates to 32 milestones and 13 targets. They cover investments in areas such…
ELV: EU must balance conflicting waste, product, and chemical objectives
The EU has unveiled its End-of-life vehicles (ELV) Regulation to boost vehicle circularity while pushing ambitious recycled content targets. ACEA…
Circular economy: EU Commission recommends actions to boost recycling in 18 Member States
18 Member States are at risk of missing one or both of the 2025 targets.
Background on the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 30 May 2023
Based on information provided by the Commission and member states, the Council will take stock of the market situation for…
Waste shipments: EU Council ready to start talks with Parliament
Brussels, 24 May 2023 Today the Council adopted its negotiating mandate to start talks with...
Zero pollution: EU advocates for sound management of chemicals and waste
Brussels, 28 April 2023 From 1 to 12 May at the meeting of the Conferences...
Agenda highlights: Environment Council, 16 March 2023
Brussels, 13 March 2023 Industrial emissions Ministers will seek a general approach on a proposal...
New transition pathway to support the chemical industry’s green and digital transitions
Brussels, 27 January 2023 Today, the Commission published a transition pathway for the chemical industry presenting a...
Waste: EU Commission decides to refer Slovakia to Court for failing to comply with EU rules on landfills
Brussels, 26 January 2023 The Commission decided today to refer Slovakia to the Court of...
Zero pollution: 2030 targets within reach but need stronger action
Brussels, 8 December 2022 Today, the Commission is publishing itsfirst Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook...
European Green Deal: Putting an end to wasteful packaging, boosting reuse and recycling
Brussels, 30 November 2022 Today, the Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules on packaging, to...
European Green Deal: EU reaches agreement on national emission reductions
Brussels, 9 November 2022 The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached last night with...
EU – Norway: Joint statement on enhanced cooperation
Brussels, 27 June 2022 Vice-President for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, Maroš Šefčovič, and Jan Christian...
EU Commission welcomes political agreement on harmful chemicals
Brussels, 21 June 2022 The European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement last...
EU Court on waste disposal operating permit extension in Case C-43/21
Luxembourg, 2 June 2022 The mere extension of the duration of the operation of waste...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 3 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: SPECIAL: COVID-19 EU Commission proposes to ease restrictions on non-essential...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 16 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COSMETICS REGULATION EU Commission: Answer to a written question –...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 15 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA Watch online: Consultation on the restriction proposal of lead...