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GMO deregulation disregards safety and consumer rights, Greenpeace
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission’s proposed deregulation of a new strand of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) disregards…
Time for a peace plan on Ukraine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Ukraine's 1-month-old offensive against Russian occupation forces "is not meeting expectations on any front."…
EU’s Circular Economy Transition Falling Short, Says Auditors
Achieving the EU’s ambition of recycling twice as many materials during the current decade as during the previous…
Protests Erupt in France After Racist Police Killing of Teenager
Brussels-based rights group the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), in a statement, said, “Once again, we witness violent…
Will the WHO finally settle the aspartame debate?
This decision comes after the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced it planned to change the chemical’s standing…
Belgium and Engie agree to extend the lifetime of two nuclear reactors
The deal with Engie sets a price for future nuclear waste management costs, of 15 billion euros. Based…
We should talk about migration detention in Belgium
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Because of the recent EU Migration Pact, the detention of migrants is a hot issue…
Regulating disposable vapes in the UK
Using electronic cigarette to smoke in public places.Smoke restriction,smoking ban.Using vaping device with flavoured liquid.E-juice vaping new technology.Give…
EU ministers reject the end of destructive fisheries
Back in February, the Commission released a package of files that acknowledges the magnitude and negative impact of…
EU MEPs Push for Stronger Protections: Defining Rape and Combating Cyber Violence
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A key report adopted by MEPs asks for a “uniform, consent-based definition” of rape…
EU Policymakers Urged to Decriminalize Prostitution
Amsterdam, Netherlands - March 22, 2020: Respect Sex Workers Sign in Red Light District of Amsterdam, Netherlands. People…
Environment MEPs refuse to clip nature law’s wings, all still to play for
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Members of the European Parliament’s environment committee today voted against sending its recommendations on…