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Seeing the woods: EU lays out plan to capture more carbon from forests
 
Seeing the woods: EU lays out plan to capture more carbon from forests
 
The European Commission on Wednesday (14 July) unveiled plans to build up carbon sinks, like forests and wetlands, as part of a broader package of climate legislation aimed at achieving a 55% cut...  
 
EU federalist chief: Far-right declaration on Europe’s future ‘hilarious’
 
EU federalist chief: Far-right declaration on Europe’s future ‘hilarious’
 
In an interview with EURACTIV, federalist MEP Sandro Gozi dismissed as “hilarious” calls by the European conservative and far-right parties for a deep reform of the EU in view of the debate on the...  
 
Germany still lagging far behind on e-government, open data
 
Germany still lagging far behind on e-government, open data
 
In Germany, e-government and open data remain largely untapped potentials despite holding enormous economic opportunities and being basic prerequisites for smarter cities, a recently published OECD...  
 
 
 
 
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EU puts its digital tax on hold after US pressure
 
The European Commission announced on Monday (12 July) it will put on hold its own proposal for a...
 
 
The Brief, powered by Greens/EFA – Notti Magiche
 
After the grand finale, came the mourning after; if you are an England fan, that is.
 
 
EU matchmaking event to boost COVID-19 therapeutics development
 
Today and tomorrow (12-13 July)  the Commission is hosting a matchmaking event to mobilise the...
 
 
Eco-friendly planes to fly by 2035 to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 [Promoted conte...
 
Bold, rapid investment in research and innovation is needed to steer aviation firmly on a course...
 
 
Bulgaria’s Trifonov makes ‘take it or leave it’ cabinet offer
 
TV showman Slavi Trifonov, whose party narrowly won Sunday’s snap general elections in Bulgaria...
 
 
Fisheries may hinder Europe’s offshore wind expansion
 
Europe’s offshore wind industry has reported high growth rates in 2020, but now that EU member states...
 
 
EU to detail future relationship with Gibraltar next week
 
The European Commission will put forward a mandate to negotiate a post-Brexit relationship with...
 
 
The future of work in the EU – Challenges in a fast-changing world
 
The way we work, and our societies more broadly, are undergoing fundamental transformations in a...
 
 
WhatsApp faces consumer groups’ complaint over new privacy policy
 
Several consumer organisations have launched a complaint against WhatsApp, accusing the messaging app...
 
 
France to make COVID-19 jab compulsory for healthcare professionals
 
The French government has said it will make the COVID-19 jab compulsory for the healthcare sector and...
 
 
 
Forestry and climate change
 
The capacity of forests to act as a “carbon sink” – absorbing more CO2 than they emit – is decreasing...
 
 
Europe could save €2 trillion by 2050 with low-carbon hydrogen, says report
 
A new report by Deloitte says massive cost savings can be achieved on the way towards climate...
 
 
New media law puts Poland, US on collision course
 
In today's edition of the capitals, find out more about Bulgaria's GERB party losing snap elections...
 
 
Slovenian minister: Internal EU borders must connect, not divide nations
 
Slovenian Public Administration Minister Boštjan Koritnik has told a conference hosted by his ministry...
 
 
EU climate targets are undermined by ETS subsidies. They must end
 
Some industry groups have called to maintain free CO2 allowances in addition to the upcoming carbon...
 
 
Forestry and carbon sinks: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
 
The complex role of forests in regulating the Earth's climate is set to become one of the most...
 
 
Biden to host Merkel at White House in push to improve ties
 
US President Joe Biden will host a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel next Thursday (15...
 
 
Ukraine and EU: it takes two to swing (at the same frequency)
 
Ukraine aims to couple its energy network with Europe by 2023, a move that would benefit both the EU...
 
 
Italy erupts in celebration after Euro soccer triumph
 
Italians poured into streets and squares in massive numbers as the national soccer team beat England...
 
 
Thousands of Cubans join biggest anti-government protests in decades
 
Chanting "freedom" and calling for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to step down, thousands of Cubans...
 
 
 
Make the Fit for 55 package fit for cities
 
Europe's new and revised climate legislation needs to enable cities to reach climate neutrality by...
 
 
Spanish PM Sanchez unveils sweeping cabinet reshuffle
 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday unveiled a thorough reshuffle of his cabinet...
 
 
Moldova president pledges ‘end to rule of thieves’ as party leads poll
 
Moldovan President Maia Sandu pledged an "end to the rule of thieves" Sunday (11 July) as her...
 
 
Thousands rally in Georgia after death of TV cameraman
 
Thousands rallied in Georgia on Sunday (11 July) demanding the government to resign following a TV...
 
 
France pushes for 25% target for taxing multinationals’ super-profits
 
Countries should be able to tax a quarter of big multinationals' profits no matter where they are...
 
 
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Food labelling proposal will be data-led, Commission says
 
Information on the sustainability of food products in the EU's forthcoming harmonised front-of-pack...
 
 
Recovery and sustainability – how can SMEs achieve both?
 
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the beating heart of Europe’s economy, accounting for...
 
 
EU unlocks first recovery funds amid growing Delta fears
 
EU-27 finance ministers in the Ecofin Council approved on Tuesday (13 July) the first batch of twelve...
 
 
The Brief, powered by Greens/EFA – James Bond movie script
 
What are the main ingredients for a James Bond movie? A handsome actor to impersonate the main hero...
 
 
Upscaling hydrogen for 55: The EU should hedge its bets [Promoted content]
 
On the eve of the publication of the highly anticipated Fit-for-55 Package, many questions remain...
 
 
Local players still sidelined in global sustainability efforts
 
With less than a decade to achieve the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, new studies...
 
 
Assess full effects of technology on work before regulating, warns EU tech lawmaker
 
EU lawmakers should make sure they see the full effects of technological change on working patterns...
 
 
EU efforts to assess Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine stymied by data gaps
 
The developers of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine have repeatedly failed to provide data that...
 
 
LEAK: New EU fund aims to cushion social impact of climate policies
 
The European Commission will launch a social fund to help alleviate the societal costs of its climate...
 
 
Clearing Up Emissions from Buildings: A Life Story [Promoted content]
 
“Carbon emissions” and decarbonisation are now such common phrases that we sometimes forget to think...
 
 
 
Limbering up for Fit for 55
 
For those in the orbit of the EU institutions – lobbyists, journalists, policy wonks, activists – the...
 
 
Reform of EU medicines agency: Where do EU institutions stand?
 
The European Parliament adopted a proposal last week to broaden the mandate of the European Medicines...
 
 
EU, Ukraine sign ‘strategic partnership’ on raw materials
 
Kyiv will be invited on Tuesday (13 July) to join EU industrial alliances on batteries and raw...
 
 
Israel changes strategy as Delta variant makes 90% of the cases
 
Four weeks ago, Israel was celebrating a return to normal life in its battle with COVID-19. Then came...
 
 
Afghanistan turmoil causes EU new migration headaches
 
In today's edition of The Capitals, find out more about Rome and France introducing new COVID-19...
 
 
Moldova pro-Europeans win resounding election victory
 
Moldova's main pro-European party has won a resounding victory in parliamentary polls, results showed...
 
 
EU wants Lebanese sanctions regime framework by end July
 
The European Union said on Monday (12 July) it wanted to agree by the end of July the legal framework...
 
 
EU plan puts spotlight on carbon sinks to tackle climate change
 
Europe will need to increase the amount of carbon stored by its forests and wetlands to meet a new...
 
 
Slovenian agri minister: Climate change just as unpredictable as COVID pandemic
 
Although agri-food sector has recovered from the worst of the pandemic, it must keep one eye on the...
 
 
EU eyes ‘fresh start’ with Israel after Netanyahu ouster
 
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday (12 July) the bloc was ready for a "fresh start"...
 
 
 
Borrell urges sanctions over Ethiopia crisis
 
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday (12 July) urged member states to consider imposing...
 
 
Narrow focus on electrifying vehicles will harm climate efforts, says fuels industry
 
Favouring electrification while ignoring low-carbon liquid fuels will hinder the bloc's efforts to...
 
 
Borrell: Janša doesn’t represent the EU on Iran
 
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday (12 July) sought to distance the bloc from comments...
 
 
The Virtuous Circle: Why Permanence and Recycling are Vital for a New EU Economy [Prom...
 
A circle isn’t just a shape. It is a symbol of continuity – of permanence. The European Commission has...
 
 
Lithuania: Official entities participate in Belarus human trafficking
 
Official entities, such as airlines and tourist agencies, are involved in organised human trafficking...
 
 
Kerry in Moscow: US, Russia say will cooperate on climate
 
US and Russia said on Monday (12 July) they would cooperate on climate change despite strained...
 
 
 
Green package unleashes criticism against von der Leyen inside the college
 
Some EU Commissioners expressed concerns on Wednesday (14 July) about the landmark ‘Fit for 55’...
 
 
EU unveils plan to cut emissions 55% by 2030, wave fossil fuels goodbye
 
The European Commission tabled a root-and-branch review of the EU’s energy and climate laws on...
 
 
The Brief, powered by Greens/EFA – The guts to put pineapple on pizza
 
Italy's latest proud moments in Europe were prepared with an unconventional recipe that would tease...
 
 
EU signals end of internal combustion engine by 2035
 
Sales of new cars and vans that produce carbon emissions will be banned as of 2035, proposals tabled...
 
 
French MP: Digital sovereignty is about being able to choose dependencies
 
In an interview with EURACTIV France, French centrist MP Philippe Latombe spoke about France's...
 
 
Stakeholders split over EU food promotional funding for meat, exports
 
Stakeholders remain divided on promotional support for target markets and animal products, with NGOs...
 
 
Georgia TV stations suspend broadcasts over attacks on journalists
 
Four independent Georgian TV stations suspended broadcasts for 24 hours on Wednesday (14 July) in...
 
 
Human Rights in Kazakhstan – The road ahead
 
In June 2021, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree “On further measures of the...
 
 
‘Fit-for-55’ package: Squaring the circle
 
With its 'Fit for 55' climate package, the European Union finds itself at the centre of a...
 
 
‘Audience-first’ approach needed to boost public trust in science, say experts
 
The wider population's trust in the the scientific community when it comes to food issues remains low...
 
 
 
Google fined €500 mln for lack of ‘good faith’ in negotiations with French press
 
The French competition authority has slapped a record €500 million fine on Google for not having...
 
 
MEPs are calling for complete elimination of cancer-causing asbestos
 
The European Parliament has called for the creation of a strategy to completely eliminate...
 
 
Promising portable kidney faces innovation, portability bottlenecks
 
Portable artificial kidney is perceived as the next big thing in the field of home treatment that...
 
 
Oil and gas needs the courage to reinvent itself [Promoted content]
 
By unveiling the ambitious climate package “Fit for 55”, the European Commission showed that the EU’s...
 
 
French health agency: Women’s health more affected by pandemic than men’s
 
The coronavirus pandemic has affected women more than men in France in 2020, according to the national...
 
 
The Green Brief: EU lessons from Germany’s carbon tax row
 
A row in Germany over a carbon tax on heating and transport fuels has revealed some of the issues that...
 
 
Biden-Merkel meeting: The devil is in the detail
 
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Bulgaria's former PM Borissov being summoned...
 
 
EU throws open courtroom doors for new wave of citizen climate litigations
 
The scope of legislation that can be challenged in court for breaching environmental rights has been...
 
 
Finnish MEP: Sustainable forest management must be supported by EU climate legislation
 
Sustainable forest management is key to keeping Europe's forests healthy and must be supported by EU...
 
 
Britain’s MI5 spy chief says: Beware of Russian and Chinese agents
 
Britain's top domestic spymaster will caution the population on Wednesday (14 July) to treat the...
 
 
 
Slovenia to prioritise e-mobility, alternative fuels in transport talks
 
The main priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency in transport are e-mobility and alternative fuels...
 
 
NASA, European Space Agency join forces on climate change
 
NASA and the European Space Agency joined forces Tuesday (13 July) in the battle against climate...
 
 
Spain’s new ‘feminist’ cabinet starts work on recovery
 
Spain’s most “feminist” executive in the Iberian country’s history started its work with the economic...
 
 
Discover PLATFORMA-CEMR latest study on SDGs! [Promoted content]
 
The 2021 edition of PLATFORMA-CEMR regular series of publications on how municipalities, regions and...
 
 
UN orders global systemic racism probe
 
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday (13 July) highlighted the global "scourge" of systemic racism...
 
 
Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers
 
Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday (13 July) approved the mass detention of migrants and curbed their...
 
 
Polish court delays ruling in landmark EU row case
 
Poland's top court on Tuesday (13 July) delayed issuing a ruling in a landmark case on whether the...
 
 
Researchers call for political action to reduce alcohol consumption
 
A study by Lancet Oncology has found that 4% of all newly diagnosed cancers in 2020 may be associated...
 
 
 
Dutch crime reporter De Vries dies after being shot in street
 
Celebrity Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries has died after being shot in a busy Amsterdam street,...
 
 
Advocat General dismisses Poland’s challenge to Copyright Directive
 
The EU top court's Advocate General has advised it to dismiss the legal action Warsaw initiated...
 
 
From vaccine race to marathon: What’s next for coping with COVID?
 
The COVID-19 virus is not going anywhere any time soon and, as new variants keep cropping up across...
 
 
Spanish firm finetunes ‘second generation’ COVID-19 vaccine for EU’s booster campaign
 
A Spanish company active in animal health stands ready to start clinical trials and get the EU's...
 
 
The Brief, powered by Greens/EFA – It’s the youth, stupid
 
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easier. Fish are jumping and although COVID is high, and a nasty...
 
 
Five ways CO₂ can benefit the planet [Promoted content]
 
Carbon dioxide is commonly seen as having a negative impact. After all, it is the main driver of...
 
 
‘Fit for 55,’ Belarus migrant stand off and Whatsapp complaints
 
In our last episode of the season, the Yellow Room brings you all the reaction to Europe’s “Fit for...
 
 
New bill threatens to further narrow Poland’s media landscape
 
A new bill submitted to the Polish parliament last week (7 July) would place restrictions on the...
 
 
Kazakh human rights reforms signal modernisation but EU lawmakers doubtful
 
Current human rights-related reforms in Kazakhstan are a step in the right direction, stakeholders...
 
 
Legal split looms between EU and Poland, Brussels ‘deeply concerned’
 
As the EU's highest court and the Polish Constitutional Tribunal remained at loggerheads over bloc law...
 
 
 
Baghdad to Lithuania: How Belarus opened new migration route to EU
 
Days after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatened to flood Europe with migrants, dozens...
 
 
Commission goes after Hungary, Poland over LGBTQI+ rights
 
The European executive launched three proceedings against Hungary and Poland over what it sees as...
 
 
EU proposes adding shipping to its carbon trading market
 
The European Commission proposed on Wednesday (15 July) adding shipping to the bloc's carbon market...
 
 
EU sets the scene for carbon removal actions in farming
 
A new carbon removal approach in agriculture will contribute to stepping up Europe's climate ambition,...
 
 
Creating healthy food environments – EU policies and key stakeholder contributions [Pr...
 
ISA has engaged to proudly support a recent EURACTIV event where panellists discussed EU food policies...
 
 
EU targets airlines in climate policy shakeup
 
Airlines may lose a tax break on jet fuel that has drawn fire from environmentalists, while having to...
 
 
Political scientists say EU has lost the battle for the Balkans
 
The EU has lost the battle for the Balkans, where Russia and China are offering bonuses without asking...
 
 
EU maps proposed share-out of emissions targets between countries
 
The European Commission on Wednesday (14 July) proposed a template for sharing out the burden of...
 
 
EU unveils plan to increase renewables share in energy mix to 40% by 2030
 
The European Union must increase the amount of renewable energy it uses and cut energy consumption by...
 
 
French lawmakers agree on final version of climate bill
 
French MPs and Senators reached an agreement on the final version of the country's Climate and...
 
 
 
Polish and EU courts clash as critics warn of legal ‘Polexit’
 
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Kosovo restoring reciprocity measures against...
 
 
EU’s Timmermans defends new ETS in front of sceptical lawmakers
 
EU climate chief Frans Timmermans faced lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday (14 July)...
 
 
Green MEP: Voluntary schemes have failed biodiversity in forests
 
Voluntary schemes have not been enough to protect biodiversity in Europe's forests and more...
 
 
Ideological debate over EU industrial strategy heats up
 
An ideological debate over the future of Europe’s industrial strategy is heating up as the bloc...
 
 
Logar quizzed on Western Balkans non-paper, Iran statements
 
Presenting Slovenia's EU presidency priorities in foreign affairs to the European Parliament Committee...
 
 
Avant-garde proposal for EU enlargement to the Western Balkans
 
A binary ‘in or out’ concept of membership has become obsolete for a region that has been on its path...
 
 
COVID-19 infection rate rises threefold among young Spaniards
 
The COVID-19 infection rate in Spain has soared to 436 cases for every 100,000 residents in the past...
 
 
Amnesty says migrants in Libyan camps forced to trade sex for clean water
 
Amnesty International said on Thursday (14 July) that migrants held in Libyan detention camps are...
 
 
Beyond the Mirage: Classifying ‘work platforms’ is as important for decent work as cla...
 
The time for talking is over. Following years of roundtables, research papers, and policy advice...
 
 
EU mission meets with Venezuela defense minister, supreme court
 
European Union election experts met on Wednesday (13 July) with Venezuela's defense minister and...
 
 
 
Agrifood Brief: Money does grow on trees
 
Welcome to EURACTIV’s AgriFood Brief, your weekly update on all things Agriculture & Food in the...
 
 
The Brief, powered by Greens/EFA – Return to the Dark Ages
 
Thousands of demonstrators gathered across Greece this week to protest against the government’s push...
 
 
Protein subunit and inactivated vaccines line up to join vaccination campaigns
 
The EU seems to be comfortable with betting on mRNA COVID vaccines for now. But just around the corner...
 
 
Digital Brief: DGA adopted, DSA opinion, WhatsApp complaints
 
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can...
 
 
Young Europeans take federal Union into their own hands
 
As the Conference on the Future of Europe gains momentum, young Europeans immersed themselves in...
 
 
Parliament committee adopts act ‘to build up a European data economy’
 
The legislative proposal that will define data governance rules for industrial data across the EU...
 
 
Turkish ship fires warning shots at Cyprus coastguard
 
A Turkish coastguard vessel fired warning shots Friday (16 July) at a Cyprus police boat on patrol for...
 
 
Global Europe Brief: Are we in for a Cuban summer?
 
Your weekly update on the EU from a global perspective. This week with Cuban protests, an exclusive...
 
 
Orbán calls EU action on LGBT rights ‘legalised hooliganism’
 
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused the European Commission on Friday (16 July) of...
 
 
EU energy tax plan seeks to end ‘hidden advantage’ for fossil fuels
 
A proposed new EU-wide fuel taxation system based on energy content rather than volume seeks to end...
 
 
 
Climate-focused investors give warm welcome to EU masterplan
 
A European Union climate masterplan to raise the cost of pollution and eliminate emissions is a step...
 
 
China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme
 
Two days after the European Union unveiled new carbon-cutting plans, China launched its long-awaited...
 
 
EU takes Italy to court for not sharing terrorism-related data
 
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Germany being devastated by flash floods...
 
 
Slovenia: Progress slow in EU migration pact talks
 
Slovenian Interior Minister Aleš Hojs has said following an informal meeting of EU home affairs...
 
 
Spain’s new COVID-19 restrictions halt return of tourism sector
 
Soaring COVID-19 infection rates and tough new restrictions to curb the increase have dealt a fresh...
 
 
Tweets of the Week: EURO Finale, Fit for 55, Bastille Day
 
Euro football final ends in affray, Fit for 55, will Ursula get her way? And the Commission’s cheery...
 
 
Europe fiddles while forests burn
 
The European Commission's approach to using forest wood for energy could prove a faux pas ahead of the...
 
 
EU green jet fuel proposal shuns crop-based biofuels, focuses on next generation
 
Proposed EU legislation aimed at cutting flight emissions by ramping up the use of sustainable...
 
 
Italy reaches deal with EU for launch of Alitalia successor ITA
 
Italy has reached a deal with the European Commission over the launch of carrier Italia Trasporto...
 
 
France sceptical about extending carbon pricing to buildings, transport
 
France expressed "reservations" about the social consequences of extending the carbon market to the...
 
 
 
EU companies can ban headscarves under certain conditions, court says
 
Companies in the European Union can ban employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions...
 
 
We are struggling to get out of bed, but we still demand a seat at the table [Promoted...
 
While the coronavirus pandemic has left a scar on an entire generation of young people’s mental...
 
 
Biden, Merkel fail to resolve differences about Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
 
US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed on Thursday (15 July) to settle...
 
 
Ireland rejects global tax reform plans, says Donohoe
 
Ireland will not support global tax reform plans, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe insisted Thursday...
 
 
German industry worried about EU carbon market reform, sceptical of CBAM
 
Industry in Germany watched the presentation of the European Commission’s new package of energy and...
 
 
Germany loses OPAL gas pipeline appeal as court sides with Poland
 
Berlin lost its fight on Thursday (15 July) to overturn a ruling limiting Gazprom's access to the OPAL...
 
 
 
 

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