EU aims for quick deal on carbon border levy
EU negotiators aim to reach an agreement during late-night negotiations on Monday (12 December) on a new levy that would put a price on carbon-intensive goods entering the EU.
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November 28, 2022 EU demands quick fix from US of green subsidy law
European Union ministers warned on Friday that time was running out to resolve differences with Washington over US plans to give tax credits to consumers buying electric vehicles and other green products as long as they are made in North America.
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EUROPE
November 21, 2022 Commission on quest to unlock algae’s potential in the EU
Algae have the potential not only to improve European diets but also to contribute to carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation, the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.
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November 20, 2022 EU to hold emergency talks with Kosovo-Serbia as deadline looms
Amid the looming license plate deadline, EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell has called an emergency meeting between Kosovo and Serbian representatives on Monday (21 November), EURACTIV has learnt.
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November 16, 2022 Vaping advertising in the EU
Advertisement of e-cigarettes is expected to come under increased scrutiny by policymakers in the much-awaited revision of the EU’s tobacco products framework.
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November 14, 2022 EU rejects observer state status for Turkish-Cypriots in Turkic States body
The European Commission condemned Turkey’s statements on the acceptance of the Turkish Cypriot secessionist entity, the so-called,“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” as observer state at the Organization of the Turkic States on Friday.
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November 11, 2022 EU tightens road vehicle pollution standards ahead of electric switch
The long-awaited European Commission proposal to reduce air pollution from vehicles was released Thursday (10 November), modestly tightening exhaust emission standards for cars and vans and placing limits on particles shed from brakes and tyres for the first time.
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November 6, 2022 EU readies new law to cut packaging waste from e-commerce
The European Commission is preparing to unveil new legislation which for the first time envisages measures to limit packaging size as well as the amount of “empty space” in boxes shipped around Europe by online retailers.
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October 27, 2022 EU announces €500 million energy support package for Western Balkans
The European Union has pledged €500 million to improve energy infrastructure in the Western Balkans, commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday (26 October) in North Macedonia on the first stop of a tour of the region.
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October 26, 2022 Energy ministers split on EU gas price cap, move towards joint purchasing
Europe’s energy ministers met on Tuesday (25 October) to discuss how to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, but while there was support for working together on joint gas purchasing, EU capitals are still split about price caps.
