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Policymakers have the responsibility to shift the debate about alternatives to animal testing from the current contraposition between safety risks for humans and animal ethics, an MEP told EURACTIV.

Although the EU remains fully committed to phasing out animal testing, a recent European Commission report has shown that animals are still used in areas such as skin irritation and serious eye damage, areas where alternative methods have reached regulatory acceptance.

The plant-based food market is booming in Europe and predicted to grow further in the coming years. The market is expected to increase to 2.4bn euros in 2025, from 1.5bn euros in 2018. In the EU, terms like “almond milk”...

The annual European Forum, to be held for the first time online, will bring together the left, greens, socialists and progressives between 8th and 28th November.

Slovenia’s conservative prime minister congratulated US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (4 November) for winning re-election even though projections suggest that his rival Joe Biden is ahead in key swing states where counting continues. Trump himself declared victory on Wednesday...

The EU brewing sector is exploring innovative solutions to upcycle wasted by-products from beer production into products suitable for human and animal consumption as part of their commitment to contribute towards the EU’s green goals.

The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the on-going threat of climate change, has put the spotlight on Europe’s food and drink sector. Suppliers, distributors and retailers have a collective responsibility to ensure their produce remains safe, nutritious, affordable and plentiful….observing the...

No clear winner emerged in the US presidential election as of Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Europe) as incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden each secured several important states in early results. At the same time, and...

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about French ministers urging the population not to buy products from e-commerce giants, Spain's tourism industry recording a €56 billion loss in 2020, and so much more.

The upper house of the Russian parliament ratified on Tuesday a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Serbia. The agreement, which is in accordance with WTO standards, will take effect 60 days after the parliament of...

Effective mechanisms must be put in place in the Croatian banking system to prevent money laundering, and any omissions in that regard will not be tolerated, Croatian National Bank (HNB) Governor Boris Vujčić told a press conference on Tuesday. This...

Bulgaria still intends to block the start of the EU-Macedonia membership talks because of the “non-recognition of the historical truth” by the authorities in Skopje. However, there has been some progress in the negotiations. “We are not there yet to...

While the Czech National Bank and the Czech government consider the eurozone to be “unstable” despite being economically possible, public support for the country to join the eurozone remains low according to the Czech National Bank. “The situation in the...

Sellers of flowers and candles suffered heavy losses as a result of the government’s decision to shut down all cemeteries for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. The ministry will pay 20 zlotys (€4.4) for a pot and 3 zlotys...

The number of tourists traveling to Spain in September only just surpassed the 1 million-mark, marking a 87.1% drop compared to the same period last year. Tourist spending therefore did not even reach €1 billion that month, meaning it dropped...

No clear winner emerged in the US presidential election as of Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Europe) as incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden each secured several important states in early results.

The new measures due to be enforced with the new decree are modelled after the German ‘light lockdown’ measures, said Health undersecretary Sandra Zampa. “We don’t want to paralyse the whole country, but it is difficult to enforce tailored measures...

Former EU Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou has announced her candidacy for Secretary-General of the OECD.   “Anna Diamantopoulou has undeniable multifaceted scientific and public service credentials. Drawing from her global experience in such areas as Education, Employment, New Technologies and the...

Finland’s tax administration published on Tuesday its annual list of people that earned more than €100,000 last year, taking into account both earned and capital income. The listing suggests that a political career may lead to fame but not to...

“Severe economic consequences” could be in store for the future of digital trade between Europe and the US, should the two parties not be able to find a way forward in building a functioning transatlantic data transfer accord, US secretary...