Circular economy: deal on new EU rules for the automotive sector | News
Improved vehicle design and use of recycled materials According to the agreed draft, all new vehicles should be designed so as to…
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New €3 customs duty on small parcels entering the EU
The EU has agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the…
Winners of EU Product Safety Awards announced
An SME in Spain and a company in Germany have won gold in the EU Product Safety Awards. Deep Detection SL won…
Deal on comprehensive reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation | News
Regulatory data and market protection to support innovation Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to a regulatory data protection period (during which other…
EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim…
Increased checks on food and plant products imported into the EU
The European Commission will reinforce checks on food, animal and plant products entering the EU. Through increased checks at EU borders and…
Serious Listeria infections rising in Europe, EU report warns
Every year, thousands of people across Europe fall ill after eating contaminated food, with eggs, meat and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products among…
Zaragoza wins 2026 Access City Award
Zaragoza (Spain) has won the 2026 Access City Award, for its outstanding efforts to making the city accessible for persons with disabilities.…
Deal on targeted revision of EU deforestation law
The Council and European Parliament have reached a deal to postpone the application of the EU deforestation law and introduce further simplification…
25 years of the EU’s Charter: protecting what matters most
On 7 December 2025, we celebrate 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. The Charter protects and…