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EPP to call to ‘avoid penalties’ for carmakers but stick to 2025 CO2 targets

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:48

Changes to CO2 rules for carmakers should "avoid legal challenges,” the draft EPP position paper says.

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Categories: European Union

Dutch police arrest three after blast that killed six in The Hague

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:42

Police are exploring "all avenues" that could have led to the incident, with the arrests suggesting a potential criminal motive.

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Categories: European Union

German election frontrunner goes on charm offensive in Eastern Europe

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:30

Merz took aim at Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s mixed relations with Eastern European allies during trips to Kyiv and Warsaw.

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Brexit deal survives Northern Ireland Assembly vote after heated debate

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:09

Unionist politicians said the deal circumvented the Good Friday Agreement's provisions for cross-community voting.

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The competing regional powers in the way of Syria’s new government

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:00

In this episode, host Giada Santana breaks down the rivaling interests shaping the future of Syria with Middle East expert Chris Phillips and Russian reporter Iuliia Akhmedova.

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Categories: European Union

Centrists agree competency carve-out on new Parliament committees

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 05:52

Conference of Presidents should approve mandates on Wednesday, with a plenary vote scheduled next week.

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Categories: European Union

Deforestation law not enough to save tropical forests, EU must reflect on the impact [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 00:19

Global deforestation surged in 2023 to 6.37 million hectares. Tropical regions are critically affected, accounting for 96 per cent of deforestation.

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Categories: European Union

Calls for less bureaucracy, more cooperation to promote EU pharmaceutical competitiveness

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 00:06

The EU must foster life sciences collaboration and bold action, it's at a turning point where the problems of competitiveness have been diagnosed, and now those problems must be addressed.

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Wolves face increased risk after Bern Convention protections removed [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 23:41

The protective status of Europe's wolves is in danger following last week’s vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention. Wildlife advocates argue the vote is a political decision, not based on scientific evidence.

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Categories: European Union

Global food insecurity persists. Can certification help? [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 22:55

New legal requirements for food will enter force in two years. Companies can get ahead of the curve now, verifying the origin and agricultural practices of their products, protecting workers and ensuring human rights.

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Categories: European Union

Stronger cohesion funding, structural reform linkage could boost EU competitiveness, say new reports [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 18:47

Over a quarter of the EU population live in regions below 75 per cent of the EU’s average development level. Eastern Europe is still driven by the catch-up effect and EU membership benefits.

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Macron promises to appoint new prime minister ‘within 48 hours’

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 18:33

Predicting the name of the next prime minister remains difficult.

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Hungarians recognise need for urgent climate transition, says EIB survey [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 18:18

A new survey shows Hungarians recognise the urgent need to adapt to climate change. The vast majority support immediate investment in climate adaptation to avoid higher future costs.

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EU mulls diplomatic visa bans as Georgia protests intensify

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 17:39

EU foreign ministers are expected to "consider additional measures" on Monday (16 December).

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The intense telecoms ‘war’ that triggered a regulatory debate in France

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 17:13

"In my constituency, I witnessed a case where a towerco offered a mayor a symbolic one-euro lease," said French Senator Patrick Chaize.

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Categories: European Union

Cosmetics and personal care sector, balancing innovation and sustainability [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 17:12

The cosmetics and personal care industry is a significant contributor to the EU economy. This report examines innovation and sustainability in the sector, discusses regulatory complexities, and considers the role of SMEs in the industry's broader landscape.

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Categories: European Union

Europe’s beauty companies reinvesting 5% of sales in R&D for Green Deal goals [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 17:09

AI and data-driven innovation will allow the beauty sector to personalise products based on individual preferences and needs while advancing carbon neutrality goals.

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Categories: European Union

Poland’s Tusk signals possible winter peace talks for Ukraine

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:39

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is positioning his country even further ahead in the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Categories: European Union

Critical Medicines Act wedged between HERA and DG SANTE

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:36

Either HERA will carry the Critical Medecines Act, it will be transferred to DG SANTE, or a HERA/SANTE task force will be set up.

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