Estonia calls off ‘trench war’ talks on EU building law
EU Presidency holder Estonia called off negotiations over the recast energy performance of buildings directive on Tuesday (5 December) after a late night session described as a “trench war” by one...
View ArticleEU’s tax haven list leaves out member states and British territories
After intense negotiations, EU member states point their finger at 17 tax havens in a somewhat succinct blacklist that disappointed officials, MEPs and transparency activists. EURACTIV France reports.
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View ArticleMercury poisoning widespread as even UN delegates test positive
A new study has revealed that mercury pollution is more widespread across the world than previously thought, even among high-level ministers and delegates, as a new UN treaty struggles to get to grips...
View ArticleTo fill the climate finance deficit, French summit looks at its governance
Adapting rules instead of pledging millions: two years after the Paris Agreement, the fight against climate change has changed strategy. EURACTV France reports.
View ArticleUber joins with global public transport group to help urban mobility
The ride-hailing app Uber has joined global public transport association UITP to help improve mobility in the cities, reduce the use of private cars and avoid congestions. The move should also help...
View ArticleEIB vice-president: Only municipalities with healthy budgets will be funded
Healthy and sufficient budgets are prerequisites for the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) investment tools and resources to be used by municipalities and regions, Vazil Hudák told EURACTIV Greece in an...
View ArticleFake news affects all of us – the debate should reflect all voices
We have all had our fill of references to ‘fake news’ – to the point that we are no longer sure what it means. However, that should not blind us to the fact that significant issues are at stake in the...
View ArticleEU power generators pledge carbon neutrality ‘well before 2050’
Under new leadership since last year, industry association Eurelectic has committed to making European power generation carbon neutral well before 2050. But getting agreement within the group remains...
View ArticleThe Brief, powered by Eni – Waiting for a Brexit deal, or Godot….
The EU summit on 15 December has been billed as the final deadline for the UK and EU leaders to agree that enough progress had been made on citizens' rights, the Irish border and the financial...
View ArticleAgreement close on EU supervision over national car regulators
Despite German opposition, member states have consented to letting Brussels oversee their national car authorities to avoid another Dieselgate. But the oversight could be very light.
View ArticleTech industry slams data watchdogs over damning privacy shield report
A major technology industry association has lashed out at national data protection regulators for a critical report on the EU’s privacy shield data agreement with the United States.
View ArticleEU toughens anti-dumping trade powers
The European Union has agreed new powers to apply higher tariffs and more rapidly as part of a wave of measures to face the long-term challenge of cheap imports from China.
View ArticleCohesion policy must be at the heart of plans for a reformed EU
The upcoming EU budget negotiations and new priorities are calling into question the very existence of the EU’s Cohesion Policy. But if the social, economic and territorial disparities facing Europe...
View ArticlePromotion of healthy diets in the EU: What role for breakfast?
Healthy nutrition is one of the essential elements of the EU agenda aiming at reducing obesity levels.
View ArticleEU-Africa summit conclusions blocked over forced return of migrants
The issue of forced returns of migrants, as well as sexual rights, is blocking the publication of the conclusions of the EU-Africa summit, one week after the end of the debates in Abidjan. EURACTIV...
View ArticleErdogan heads to uneasy ally Greece for historic visit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan begins the first visit by a Turkish head of state to Greece in 65 years Thursday (7 December), with concerns over relations as Athens said it was “worried” by his...
View Article‘Sea Battle’: Students learn to party smart on boat cruise
As part of the “Responsible Party” alcohol prevention programme [See background], Pernod Ricard Sweden has joined forces with the Erasmus Students Network (ESN) to implement a unique “Sea Battle” project.
View ArticleEurope’s new far-right should admit Muslim migrants can benefit the continent
At a time of challenge, Europe still has what some might think is a surprising ace up its sleeve – immigration, writes Maha Akeel.
View ArticleUN agrees on resolution to combat ‘planetary crisis’ of ocean plastics
UN delegates at an environment summit in Kenya agreed on Wednesday (6 December) a new non-binding resolution intended to stop plastic waste from finding its way into the world’s oceans.
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