Antitrust: unannounced inspections in the natural gas sector in Germany
the European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies in Germany active in the supply, transmission and storage…
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Circular Economy: Commission proposes new consumer rights and a ban on greenwashing
Today, the Commission is proposing to update the EU consumer rules to empower consumers. The rules will strengthen consumer protection against untrustworthy…
Ukraine war: Russia used cluster weapons at least 24 times, says UN’s Bachelet
Credible reports indicate that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated areas of Ukraine, at least two dozen times since…
Ukraine: UNESCO’s response to children’s education needs
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more than 4 million people have fled the country - two million of them,…
CPJ joins statement welcoming Council of Europe action against abusive lawsuits
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined other civil society groups and press freedom organizations in a joint statement on Wednesday welcoming recent steps by…
Carbon-Free Europe shows the European Union’s most feasible, cost-effective pathway to net-zero by 2050
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, March 30, 2022 – New first-of-its-kind modelling commissioned by Carbon-Free Europe shows the European Union’s most feasible, cost-effective pathway to…
‘Difficult months ahead’ in Ukraine, as deaths rise, along with global shortages
At least 1,100 civilians have been killed in a month of fighting in Ukraine, a senior UN humanitarian official told the Security Council on…
MEPs demand more action to protect EU budget from misuse
The EU needs tougher measures to protect its budget from misuse by political elites serving their own interests, according to a report…
Future of Europe: Conference debates proposals for EU action
As the Conference on the Future of Europe enters the final stages, a plenary took place on 25-26 March to examine concrete…
World football goes for goal, in aid of Ukraine
With the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine rapidly approaching four million, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP)…