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Toxic-free Europe now!

Every day, we’re exposed to dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ that cause cancer, infertility and birth defects. Big chemical businesses are spending millions on lobbying to keep it this way. 100.000 call on EU leaders to take action for a toxic-free future and ban PFAS.

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Climate investment gap looms over next EU mandate
A gap of €406 billion remains to be filled annually in order to meet the EU’s 2030 climate goals, according to new research published on Wednesday (21 February).

LEAK: The Belgian Presidency’s plan to unblock the EU’s energy taxation directive
Euractiv got hold of the Belgian Presidency's plan to unblock the EU Energy Taxation Directive, which is currently stuck because of the unanimity rule applying to tax matters. Wood for heating and charcoal will be exempted from the scope under the proposal.

Yulia Navalnaya tells West to refuse to recognise Russia’s March election
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has asked the European Union to refuse to recognise Russia's March presidential election, in a step that sharply escalates her campaign against Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine seeks to expand its military ‘drone coalition’ with allies
Ukraine is seeking to expand its military "drone coalition" with allies, to include at least 20 new countries to help supply drones, cooperate on technology, and strengthen its military as the war with Russia enters its third year.

Bulgarian far-right visit Moscow at invitation of Putin’s party
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the French right opposing von der Leyen’s re-run for EU Commission, the special EU fund for coal regions looking good but being costly, and so much more.

FEDIOL 2024-2029 Manifesto

The sustainable transition of our societies needs to be based on an EU vision where agri-food chain partners, including the vegetable oil and proteinmeal industry, are seen as part of the solution.

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🟦 Daily Update

EU’s democratic safeguards on financial aid fall short, auditors say
EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into Navalny’s death
Extra €406bn needed annually to hit EU’s 2030 climate target: report
Finally, a Cohesion Policy that (truly) leaves no one behind? [Promoted content]
Russian emigres in Spain call for protection after pilot defector shot dead
Beware – far right still wants out of the EU, Brexit negotiator Barnier warns
Putin says Russia will push further into Ukraine after ‘chaotic’ fall of Avdiivka
Polish farmers anger Ukraine with border blockade, grain spillage
New Swedish rare diseases strategy commissioned [Advocacy Lab Content]
Poland to promote new health education programme in schools [Advocacy Lab Content]
Carbon farming certification to cover soil and wetland management
EU Parliament’s agriculture committee calls on Commissioner to stand up for farmers
In Antwerp, European industry kicks off fight for its future
Ensuring competition in AI will also preserve democracy, experts say
Cohesion policy must be revamped ‘to ensure Europe’s survival’, EU report finds
State aid should be ‘stopped’, Danish industry minister warns
The Brief – How much can one really give Ukraine?
A perilous course: EU is pursuing its political objectives through emergency law
The future of EU forests – A new EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans
‘Absurd’: French right-wing party slams former Frontex boss joining far-right
Sweden’s PM Kristersson to visit Hungary with NATO bid ratification expected next week
EU needs to stimulate demand for organic food, stakeholders say
French right opposes von der Leyen’s re-run for EU Commission
Transport Brief: Sounds pretty technical
Youth voting a priority as Ghent becomes European Youth Capital during EU election year

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