Each year a city is recognised as a European Green Capital and two cities are chosen as the European Green Sheet. We tell you which Spanish cities have received these recognitions. World Cities Day is celebrated on 31 October. This celebration was established with the aim of fostering cooperation between countries to face the challenges posed […]
Read MoreSpanish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities
Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education and Vocational Training Pilar Alegría said the presidency will focus on educational responses to support Ukraine, ambitious implementation of the European Education […]
Read MoreSpain is the EU country where electricity prices fell the most in the first half of 2023
After a significant increase in prices that started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but skyrocketed through the second semester of 2022, electricity and gas prices are stabilising. The prices of energy rose due to an increase in the price of natural gas, which is considered the marginal fuel. This happened because the imports from […]
Read MoreIs climate change changing the taste of beer? CORDIS responds
The taste and aroma of European beers is under threat because of a changing climate. Europeans do love their beer. It has been a diet staple for thousands of years, and become deeply ingrained in tradition and culture. In 2022, the 27 EU Member States produced nearly 34.3 billion litres of beer containing alcohol and […]
Read MoreDo you know what the EU has done to promote and support the development and use of clean technologies?
In a Communication adopted, the Commission is setting out what the EU has done to promote and support the development and deployment of clean technologies, by reinforcing the Single Market, ensuring a level-playing field, supporting research and innovation, expanding its network of trade agreements, and mitigating the impact of external developments. It also looks at first […]
Read MoreCommission sets out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry
Achieving the recently agreed EU target of at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with an ambition to reach 45% renewables, will require a massive increase in wind installed capacity with an expected growth from 204 GW in 2022 to more than 500 GW in 2030. While the wind power sector is a historical EU success […]
Read MoreEuropean Council votes in favour of lower limits for occupational exposure to asbestos
The Council formally adopted new rules on protecting workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. This directive updates the existing rules in line with the latest scientific and technological developments. The updated rules significantly lower the current asbestos limits and provide for more accurate ways to measure exposure levels to asbestos […]
Read MoreCouncil agrees on EU electricity market reform
The Council agreed its position (general approach) on a proposal to amend the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). The aim of the reform is to make electricity prices less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices and shield consumers from price spikes, notably by improving the way the long-term electricity market works. The proposal is part of a wider reform of […]
Read MoreCouncil agrees to tighten CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles
The Council has reached an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The aim of the proposal is to further reduce CO₂ emissions in the road transport sector and to introduce new targets for 2030, 2035 and 2040. The new rules will contribute to […]
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