Breast cancer diagnosis has improved over the years, leading to an increasing number of surgical tumour resections in specific breast conservative surgery. An innovative probe for detecting breast cancer tissue during operation could improve retention of healthy tissue and improve local treatment outcome. As with most cancer operations, breast conserving surgery aims to completely remove […]
Climate change is causing fish to disappear
Fish are a major source of food and income for millions of people worldwide. Climate change is here to impact both negatively. According to findings published in the journal ‘Science’ climate change is endangering fish around the world reducing populations by up to 35 % in coastal regions near China and Japan. Ocean warming has […]
EEA Photo Competition “Sustainably Yours”
Launched by the European Environment Agency (EEA) the photo competition “Sustainably Yours” invites citizens from EEA member countries and West Balkan cooperating countries, from 18 years old, to reflect on the environment and climate impacts of food, energy and mobility. Participants can submit photographs depicting any of the following three categories: – Sustainable food; – Sustainable energy; […]
MEPs vote to limit negative impact of no-deal Brexit on citizens
To ensure the least possible disruption, MEPs on Wednesday vote on travel, transport, Erasmus, social security and fisheries measures. At the request of the European Parliament and the Council, the European Commission proposed urgency measures to mitigate the effects of a withdrawal of the UK from the EU without an agreement. These measures include legal […]
European Solidarity Corps: New priorities for the period 2021-2027
The new 2021-2027 programme will include volunteering for humanitarian aid outside EU and offer more opportunities for disadvantaged young people. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted the new European Solidarity Corps programme for the 2021-2027 period, the single entry point for solidarity-related activities across and beyond Europe. Traineeships, jobs and network activities in areas related to […]
Commission reviews relations with China, proposes 10 actions
Against the backdrop of China’s growing economic power and political influence, the European Commission and the High Representative review European Union-China relations and the related opportunities and challenges. They are setting out 10 concrete actions for EU Heads of State or Government to discuss and endorse at the European Council of 21st March. The […]
European elections: abuse of data to be penalised
To protect democratic debate in European elections, Parliament will impose fines on pan-European parties or foundations that violate data protection rules. 67% of European Internet users are concerned about the use of their personal data to develop political messages, which can undermine free and fair competition among all political parties. The EU has put in […]
Protecting food producers against unfair trading practices
Título: Protecting food producers against unfair trading practices Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 01:19 Resumen: Los eurodiputados quieren reforzar los derechos contractuales de los agricultores de la UE, mediante la inclusión de prácticas de listas negras contrarias a la buena fe y al trato justo. Fecha de Publicación: 13-03-2019
How to beat congestion in Europe’s skies
Título: How to beat congestion in Europe’s skies Autor: Comisión Europea Duración: 01:30 Resumen: Entre ahora y 2040, se espera que el tráfico aéreo en Europa crezca globalmente en un 53%. El aumento de la conectividad es una gran noticia para los pasajeros y las empresas. Pero los sistemas de tráfico aéreo están luchando para hacer frente […]