Europe
The Council and European Parliament have reached a deal to postpone the application of the EU deforestation law and introduce further simplification measures. These will focus on reducing administrative burdens…
Europe
On 7 December 2025, we celebrate 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. The Charter protects and promotes the fundamental rights of everyone in the EU. Since 2009,…
Europe
A deal has been struck on rules to phase out Russian gas imports to ensure an independent EU energy market. The rules introduce a gradual ban on both liquefied natural…
Europe
From today, Europe's glassblowers, potters, jewellers and other makers can register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication scheme for craft and industrial goods. This protection will safeguard…
Europe
The EU is to invest in 235 cross-border energy projects to strengthen energy connectivity across the continent. More than 100 projects focus on electricity, offshore and smart electricity grids, another…
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European institutions are increasing their efforts to expand regulatory control over tobacco and nicotine products. Developments in Brussels and at the World Health Organization’s COP11 meeting show that the European…
Environment
Press releasePublished 01 Dec 2025Image Siebe Vanderhaeghen on UnsplashJust over 180,000 deaths in the European Union were attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations above World Health Organization WHO guideline levels in 2023, according to the…
Europe
According to the annual HIV/AIDS surveillance report, 105 922 HIV diagnoses were made in the WHO European Region in 2024, covering 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia. While overall…
Europe
16.6 million packages of fake and harmful toys taken off EU markets – Counterfeits worth EUR 36.8 million seized and 555 individuals reported to judicial and health authorities in two…
News
With a 90 percent failure rate for startups, young people could be forgiven if they concluded that founding a business, especially during such a turbulent time for the global economy,…
