Campaigners welcome improved recycling rates in EU countries
The year 2022 was “unprecedented” for PET, which stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a common kind of plastic used in the...
Martin Banks is an experienced British-born journalist who has been covering the EU beat (and much else besides) in Brussels since 2001.
Previously, he had worked for many years in regional journalism in the UK and freelanced for national titles.
He has a keen interest in foreign affairs and has closely followed the workings of the European Parliament and MEPs in particular for some years.
The year 2022 was “unprecedented” for PET, which stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a common kind of plastic used in the...
It will introduce measures aimed at protecting journalists and media providers from political interference, while also making it easier for them to operate...
“China’s economy has strong resilience and big potential, and enjoys unique strengths in factor endowment, industrial basis, domestic demand, and...
An ECR spokesman said, “The award is a testament to his advocacy for the values of freedom, independence, and cooperation between...
Leaders from the 27 Member States met for a summit in Brussels on 21 February. The summit dealt with other...
Currently has about 43 contemporary artworks of people like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Audrey Hepburn and Billie Eilish displayed until March...
A draft law just presented by the EU also gives health professionals access to their patients’ data, based strictly on...
This agreement focuses on trade and investment liberalization. It aims to update the current EU-Chile association agreement and will strengthen...
“The cheapest, fastest, and only feasible replacement for fossil fuels is renewables. While the accelerated deployment of wind and solar...
In contrast, delegates heard that Uzbekistan offers a “stable and welcoming” environment, underpinned by a supportive government and a burgeoning...
He sought to defend the legitimacy of the poll and said, “No matter who or how much they want to...
The area, in the shadow of the city’s huge Palace of Justice (and Big Wheel), still boasts a daily antiques...
The parliament this week voted on a proposal published in July last year by the European Commission to update EU...
Under new harmonized rules, all imports and a vast majority of exports of firearms for civilian use will be subject...
Campaigners say this will create a “two-tier” system for EU citizens’ voting rights and local authorities will be faced with...
“The message for the next EU leaders is clear – more democracy and youth, less fake news and an economy...
Democratic Alliance leader Luís Montenegro told supporters that the Portuguese had voted for change, although the margin of victory was...
Sweden became NATO’s newest member on 7 March upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with...
The aim is also to build a common front to tackle the problem among EU institutions, European countries, civil society...
The core functionality of Winevizer revolves around a simple yet powerful QR code system, granting users access to an extensive...
The document provides an analysis of its data as well as an overview of the French and European political context...
The ranking of the five winners will be announced at the Civil Society Prize award ceremony to be held in...
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), In the stress-filled days in which we live what better time to consider something a bit...
Belgium (Brussels Morning), A young Walloon entrepreneur has come up with a new device to help wine professionals in Belgium...
The retail giant has come under fresh attack from an alliance of 30 trade unions and civil society organizations.
She stressed that if “history teaches us anything, it is that the pillars of autocracy, in the end, always, always...
The allegation, by the Greens, comes on the day Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, was due to make a speech to...
The event marks a pivotal moment where voices from diverse European nations unite to advocate for reproductive rights, underscoring the...
More than 1000 tractors gathered around the Schuman roundabout in Brussels as ministers met in the AGRIFISH council meeting just...
The statement acknowledges the relentless violence and suffering endured by the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. It...
The shift of opinion, according to the study’s authors, is driven by the stalled counteroffensive of the Ukrainian military, growing concerns about...
Reacting to the outcome, Left MEP Leïla Chaibi (France Insoumise) said: “Until the end, Macron did everything to prevent the adoption of...
von der Leyen and Sunak later issued a joint statement in which the two leaders said they shared the view that...
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said, “This is terrible news. As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated...
The initiative, a priority of EESC President Oliver Röpke, seeks to set new standards for involving candidate countries in EU activities,...
The report outlines the damage caused by the war so far as assessed by the Government of Ukraine, the World...
It says, for example, that around 60% of responding companies have to wait over a year and up to 6...
The European Commission has agreed to grant a partial exemption for European farmers from the conditionality rule on land lying...
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The EU Quarter (or “Bubble” as it’s also known) in Brussels is full of places to...
The new EU regulation aims to lay down the safety requirements that toys must meet including a ban on the...
The Platform Work Directive aims to ensure that people performing platform work have their employment status classified correctly and to...
In a separate resolution adopted on Thursday with 433 votes in favor, 56 against, and 18 abstentions, Parliament expresses what...
MEPs had fought for a consent-based law to become a legal reality but the blocking minority in Council was successful....
New rules will make European roads safer, say MEPs Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding...
Harfouch, founder of the Third Lebanese Republic political party and a prominent reformist voice, described Lebanon as a hub of...
The “Rail Trailblazer” prize has gone to a project by Danish State Railways (DSB) pioneering a new train operator profile...
The Commission said it welcomes the provisional political deal on the Commission’s March 2023 proposal on common rules to promote the repair of goods for consumers.
The four-day show (Salon des Vacances/Vakantiesalon), at Brussels Expo, opened on Thursday and runs until Sunday (3 February) and aims...
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The eating out habits of Belgians may be changing, according to a survey. Comeos, the trade federation,...
Initially sparked by demonstrations over rising energy costs, the situation escalated into riots and eventually morphed into what appeared to...