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Commission prepares new trade regime with Ukraine, but timeline remains tight

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:22
A proposal for permanent trade liberalisation with Ukraine would divide agricultural products into three categories, depending on how 'sensitive' they are to the EU market.
Categories: European Union

France debates supermarkets to keep minimum 10% margin on foods

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:49
A new law on French farmers' incomes, dubbed EGALIM 4, is due to be presented in the spring.
Categories: European Union

Bulgarian rare disease patients urge government to fund compassionate drug use

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:38
Insufficient screening, very low age limits, and problematic diagnosis continue to disproportionately affect patients with rare conditions in Bulgaria.
Categories: European Union

Europe’s forests at a crossroads. Can economic growth and conservation coexist?

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:36
European forests are under threat. Even though it is one of the most forested regions in the world, Europe’s forests face major challenges and remain at continuous risk. This Special Report takes a closer look.
Categories: European Union

Climate change is making Europe’s forests more vulnerable, and less productive

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:30
Adaptive mechanisms in Mediterranean vegetation, such as deep rooting systems, have helped mitigate some impacts. But it’s far from enough. High risks remain.
Categories: European Union

The Clean Industrial Deal, what are the implications for competitiveness and security? [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:07
In this special report, Euractiv explores the prospects for European business in light of the Commission's Clean Industrial Deal and the Draghi Report.
Categories: European Union

What does the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Poland? [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:04
Bartek Czyczerski, CEO of Business Science Poland, says the country’s structural challenges may need more time and investment than others, but there is major potential for rapid renewable energy growth.
Categories: European Union

Polish Presidency pushes for bigger investment in EU’s Health Data Space

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 15:03
"There is still a lot of work to do" to implement the EDHS, Poland's deputy health minister said, saying "2029 is just around the corner."
Categories: European Union

Poland one step closer to ban flavoured nicotine pouches, restrict e-cigarettes

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 14:20
The aim is to ensure greater control over e-cigarettes, the Polish ministry said on X.
Categories: European Union

Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 13:13
Abolishing the right to assembly and enforcing this measure with facial recognition software - what sounds like something out of Russia of China is happening in an EU member state, said MEP Daniel Freund
Categories: European Union

Renewable carbon and the circular economy – Unlocking the role of woodbased value chains [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 12:30
Renewable carbon is carbon originating from a sustainably sourced renewable resource that can be naturally or artificially grown or replenished within aforeseeable time frame by processes found in nature.
Categories: European Union

Commission proposal to extend firm EU gas storage mandates faces pressure

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:43
There are now five member states that vocally oppose the Commission's proposal.
Categories: European Union

EU climate chief Ribera confirms 2040 climate target is delayed

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:26
The 2040 target, originally due in the first quarter of this year, is now slated for the second quarter.
Categories: European Union

Poland and Baltics to withdraw from Ottawa mine convention

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:04
The move brings the possibility of landmines being reintroduced along NATO's eastern flank.
Categories: European Union

Performative DSA risk assessments and AVMSD updates

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 10:28
57 MEPs from five political groups are urging the Commission to defend the Audiovisual Media Services Directive against the US.
Categories: European Union

Media Partnership – Rural Energy Dialogue: Advancing the Clean Industrial Deal in Rural Areas? [Advocacy Lab Content]

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 09:30
Rural communities are more than energy consumers—they are critical contributors to Europe’s industrial and energy ecosystem.
Categories: European Union

The vote that will shape Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship 

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 07:25
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about France's nuclear energy buildup potentially being backed by a state loan, Rwanda cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions take effect, the Hungarian parliament moving to ban pride parades, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

Italy is intentionally undermining democracy, report says

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:59
A report by Liberties names Italy as one of five EU “dismantlers” -alongside Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Slovakia- that “intentionally undermine the rule of law.
Categories: European Union

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions hit

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:53
Kigali considers that Belgium has "taken sides" against Rwanda in its conflict with DRC.
Categories: European Union

The vote that will shape Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 06:02
Friedrich Merz's debt-funded investment package is still facing unknowns, that could sink the legislation and doom his chancellorship.
Categories: European Union

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