Tag: Europe
Europe needs to be a player, not a playing field, EU tells China
The EU needs a balanced relationship with China, EU president Charles Michel told Chinese president Xi Monday in a summit which underlined differences over human…
Urban waste water: improvement in collection and treatment across the EU helps reducing pollution in the environment
The Commission published today the 10th report on the implementation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) that shows an overall improvement in…
207 ground-breaking innovations and ventures awarded €60 million from EIT Crisis Response Initiative
As part of the EU’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology is proud to announce the EIT Crisis…
Poor environment causes one in eight deaths in Europe
Heatwaves, air and noise pollution contribute to 13 per cent of all deaths in Europe, according to a major assessment on health and environment released…
In Europe, 1 in 8 deaths linked to pollution: report
The EU’s environment agency has detailed how environmental pollution has a deadly impact on Europe’s population. Poorer and marginalized communities suffer the worst of it,…
New figures reveal that the bioeconomy is worth €2.4 trillion to the European economy
In a year of challenges, fresh data today highlights the ascent of the bio-based industries, that in 2017 made a total contribution of €750 billion…
New raw materials strategy to lead Europe’s green transition
A new raw materials strategy, proposed Thursday by the EU Commission, would reduce Europe’s dependency on third countries, diversify supply and promote responsible sourcing worldwide….
Europe’s rights chief urges Turkey’s Erdogan to respect law
Europe’s top human rights judge urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to respect the rule of law and comply with court rulings covering…
Europe’s inflation plunge to raise red flags at ECB
Euro zone inflation turned negative last month for the first time since May 2016, raising chances that the European Central Bank will have to inject…
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