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Europe’s tough emissions rules come with €34 billion threat
Time is running out for carmakers in Europe. Just six months out from stiff new emissions rules, the industry is facing up to an estimated 34 billion euros in penalties…
Energy Union: Commission calls on Member States to step up ambition in plans to implement Paris agreement
The Commission published its assessment of Member States' draft plans to implement the EU's Energy Union objectives, and in particular the agreed EU 2030 energy and climate targets. The Commission's assessment finds…
Europe’s oil supplies ‘at risk’ after tanker attacks
Oil supplies to Europe and further afield are at risk of serious disruption, the world's oil tanker association has warned, following more attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf. …
Counterfeit medicine is a ‘growing threat’
Counterfeit medicine is a "growing threat" in Europe, causing serious illness or even death and costing the pharmaceutical industry billions every year, according to a study published Wednesday (Jun 12). …
Wind and solar power for electricity generation: significant action needed if EU targets to be met
Between 2005 and 2017, the share of renewables in the generation of electricity in the EU doubled, from around 15 % to almost 31 %. The main driver for…
The professional status of rural women in the EU
Women in rural areas of the EU make up below 50% of the total rural population. They represent 45% of the economically active population and about 40% of them work…
Establishing and implementing Horizon Europe
Parliament and Council have reached a partial agreement on the Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation and its specific implementing programme. The aim is to bridge the EU research gap…
The power of the European Parliament
As the only European Union (EU) institution elected directly, the European Parliament (EP) is at the heart of representative democracy, the foundation upon which the EU is built. Since…
The future of Europe debates in the European Parliament
The debates held in the European Parliament on the Future of Europe offered a unique opportunity for Heads of State or Government to present their views on the future…
What Europe does for me
How does Europe affect our everyday lives? How does it impact our jobs, our families, our health care, our hobbies, our journeys, our security, our consumer choices and our…