Tag: Biweekly Marta
European Parliament look ahead — trade, road transport, Belarus, Sakharov Prize, COVID-19 transparency
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs gather during committee meetings featuring discussions on the EU’s proposed Anti-Coercion instrument,…
Norway’s gas pipelines are Europe’s most vulnerable target
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) EU High Representative Josep Borrell warned that the Union would offer a “robust and…
Transport and mobility flagship event arrives in Lisbon
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) The largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility — TRA, the Transport…
Noise target unlikely to be met by 2030, says EEA
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) A recent assessment from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that the European Commission’s targets…
EU countries kickstart vaccination campaigns amid criticism of COVID-19 vaccines transparency
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) Across the EU, member states are rolling out vaccination campaigns, aiming at encouraging those who…
European Parliament look ahead — deforestation, SOTEU, energy crisis, minimum wages, climate change
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs are back in full swing to discuss measures to limit deforestation and…
Business partners call on modernised Turkey-EU Customs
A joint position paper assessing the benefits and impact of revamped Customs between the two blocs was presented…
Commission urges EU countries to safely reuse water in agriculture
“Freshwater resources are scarce and increasingly under pressure. In times of unprecedented temperature peaks, we need to stop…
Cities in Portugal and Sweden score best air quality
The conclusion came from an updated assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA), which ranks cities from the…
Air pollution responsible for 10% of all cancer cases in Europe
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) Exposure to air pollution is responsible for over 10% of all cancer cases in Europe,…
European Parliament look ahead — ReFuelEU Aviation, Ukraine in the EU, migration, food security
On Monday, the Transport Committee will vote on new rules, under the “Fit for 55”, to increase the…
European Parliament look ahead — Fit for 55, gas reserves, EU summit, COVID-19 certificate
Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs will hold a debate with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković as part…