Taxes on sweetened drinks: WHO explains how to make them an effective health measure
Taxes on sweetened drinks: WHO explains how to make them an effective health measure Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) can help countries…
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No sign of Ukraine bioweapons labs says disarmament chief, after further Russian claims
The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the Security Council…
War in Ukraine: MEPs outline their vision for Europe’s future security
In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs call for more EU defence efforts and further steps to cut Europe’s energy…
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to address the rights of “socially maladjusted”
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly Thursday 17 March tabled a motion…
Why was a British Brussels-based journalist abusively detained and interrogated in Calais?
Martin Banks, a well-known British journalist in the EU Bubble in Brussels, was stopped and detained by the British police authorities at…
Synchronisation of the Continental European Electricity Grid with Ukraine and Moldova
Statement by Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson on Synchronisation of the Continental European Electricity Grid with Ukraine and Moldova European Commission Statement…
Right to repair: MEPs set out their demands ahead of Commission’s proposal
The “right to repair” must encompass designing products that last longer and can be fixed, as well as labelling to better inform…
Companies to be more accountable for their social and environmental impact
Large companies will soon need to publicly disclose detailed information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental risks. On…
War in Ukraine: Fourth sanctions package, additional measures against Russia
The Council decided yesterday to impose restrictive measures on an additional 15 individuals and 9 entities in respect of the ongoing unjustified…
International Court orders Russia to ‘immediately suspend’ military operations in Ukraine
Russia must immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine, the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday, in The Hague.