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A new EU report outlines sustainable criteria for how schools, hospitals, or public institutions buy, source and manage food and drinks. It promotes healthier and more sustainable food options, whether…
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A new EU Pact for the Mediterranean will step up cooperation and economic connection across the Mediterranean Sea. It will help mobilise large-scale regional projects that create opportunities for people…
Economy
Paris — France has suspended the controversial increase in the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 until after the 2027 presidential election. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the pause…
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Electronic devices will become more energy efficient, less harmful for the environment and more consumer-friendly thanks to updated ecodesign requirements for chargers. Chargers for laptops, smartphones, and computers will have…
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The EU's new Entry/Exit System for border control is operational since12 October 2025. It applies to non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU and will replace passport stamping with digital…
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The EU issued a statement welcoming the agreement on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, which secures an immediate ceasefire and the release of…
Books
Korruption – Wenn Eigennutz vor Gemeinwohl steht by Thomas and David Schirrmacher is a concise yet profoundly informative examination of corruption as a global, systemic problem. In clear and accessible…
Environment
Brussels, October 11, 2025 – The EU’s official ecolabel has reached a historic milestone, with more than 109,000 products now certified under the scheme across Europe[1]. Over 3,384 licences have…
Europe
From now on, political advertisements across the European Union must tell citizens who is paying, who is targeted, and why. The European Commission’s new regulation on the transparency and targeting…
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Ensuring a safe online space, where minors can learn, play, and socialise safely, is a priority for the European Union. The Commission has taken further steps to shield children and…
