Main results of the EU Environment Council and EU Commission statements
EU environment ministers met in Brussels to reach a general approach for a regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses. They…
New rules come into force to ensure healthier air quality across the EU
Today, stricter European air quality standards come into force. Member States now have two years to incorporate them into their…
Revised Mercury Regulation enters into force in the EU
The revised Regulation on Mercury prohibits the last intentional remaining uses of mercury in the EU and contributes to the Zero Pollution…
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...
Main results: Environment Council, 16 March 2023
Brussels, 16 March 2023 Industrial emissions Ministers reached a general approach on a proposal to revise the...
Agenda highlights: Environment Council, 16 March 2023
Brussels, 13 March 2023 Industrial emissions Ministers will seek a general approach on a proposal...
Zero Pollution: New report draws lessons from Oder River ecological disaster
Brussels, 17 February 2023 An EU report published today analyses the massive fish kill in the Oder...
Zero pollution: Revised Drinking Water Directive takes full effect
Brussels, 12 January 2023 As of today, Europeans can be assured of improved quality and access...
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...
Surface and ground water: EU Commission consults on pollutants’ lists
The Commission has launched an online public consultation to seek views on the upcoming review of the lists...
Background briefing on the EU Environment Council, 10 June 2021
07/06/2021 09:54 Environment Council, 10/06/2021 Chair: João Pedro Matos Fernandes, Portuguese Minister for the Environment...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 12 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ZERO POLLUTION ACTION PLAN European Green Deal: EU Commission aims...
Green Deal: EU Commission aims for zero pollution in air, water, and soil
Today, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water...