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In this article, Katarina Molin highlights that while the EU’s bioeconomy strategy has driven progress in research and innovation, it has fallen short in creating market demand for bio-based solutions. As the EU prepares to revise its strategy, she underscores the urgent need for legislative measures to support the growth of bio-based plastics and chemicals. To stay competitive and advance sustainability goals, Europe must introduce mandatory targets and market incentives that drive the transition away from fossil-based materials.

With a total investment of €1.23 billion—potentially rising to €5 billion—the project ranks among Slovakia’s largest foreign investments.

Governments should also crisis-proof their national services, such as healthcare, water supplies and telecommunications, in the event of conflict or disaster.

The chair of the Parliament's industry committee, Boris Budka, has challenged the health committee for control of the landmark legislation, according to a letter obtained by Euractiv.

Renewable and low-carbon molecules are set to play a key role in Europe’s transition to a sustainable and decarbonised future. The Hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package entered into force in August 2024

"Without the control over its own arms, a country cannot be sovereign," Andriès said, arguing for European purchases over American.

"Identifying counterfeit, fraudulent, and malicious equipment, are focal points for safeguarding against potential threats," reads ENISA's report

Vance will join a high-profile US delegation to the territory, which US President Donald Trump has suggested Washington should acquire.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Danish PM calling the US visit to Greenland “unacceptable pressure”, the Czech government blocking Chinese investment over spy fears, and so much more.

Plus, news publishers fear Google is looking to undermine copyright.

Beijing-based company Emposat had planned to operate a satellite ground station in South Moravia.

The state of emergency - effective from 1 pm on Tuesday - covers the entire country and will allow for the more efficient implementation of protective actions. 

Are Europe’s big spenders exploiting a distracted Germany to push for defence bonds?

It's unclear what compensation Washington might have sought from its European allies for the strikes in Yemen.

A spokesman confirmed Martín Varsavsky’s departure, but denied any correlation with last week's public squabble

When the scandal first broke two months ago, health authorities downplayed the extent of the problem.

Google experiment shows they derive no ad revenue from press content.

Virkkunen outlined five pillars of an AI Continent Action Plan to be presented on 9 April.

"With François Bayrou's government, we have debates, but in the end, nothing happens."

MEPs and the Polish Presidency of the Council agreed on new rules to curb impunity and trigger EU-wide driving disqualifications for reckless drivers.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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