Negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU Council reached an informal political agreement Friday on three EU laws that…
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Beef and rice (BRUSSELS) – The European Union and the United States concluded negotiations Monday to adjust the European Union’s World Trade Organization (WTO) agricultural quotas, following the UK’s withdrawal…
A new EU approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care, outlined Wednesday by the EU Commission, tackles the entire disease pathway from prevention…
Photo by ulrichstill (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission launched Tuesday a public consultation on a new EU Soil Strategy, the last of a set of consultations on different ecosystems forming…
The EU hailed the success of the EU-Japan trade deal on its second anniversary Monday, as it agreed a number of improvements to…
Water (STRASBOURG) – A new drinking water directive, approved Tuesday by the European Parliament, will give better access to higher quality tap water, and could lower consumption of bottled water.The…
Water reservoir (BRUSSELS) – New rules on drinking water, approved Tuesday by an EU Parliament committee, will improve the quality of tap water, cut plastic litter, and ensure that all…
The EU Council adopted Monday a set of conclusions on a ‘farm to fork’ strategy, endorsing the goal of developing a…
Fotolia (BRUSSELS) – The EU and China signed a bilateral agreement Monday to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and 100…
The EU Council agreed new rules governing excise duties on alcohol Thursday, paving the way for an improved business environment and for…
