EU member states have decided to remove checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania from 1 January 2025. It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania as full Schengen members. Lifting checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between those member states […]
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The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, receives the Forum Europe 2024 award in Madrid today.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will be in Madrid today, where she will receive the Forum Europe 2024 Prize awarded by the New Economy Forum. In the words of the organisation, the award is in recognition of “her political career, her contribution to the construction of Europe, her ties of friendship with […]
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Eurobarometer: Sense of belonging to the EU grows seven points among Spaniards
The European Commission Representation in Spain yesterday hosted the presentation of the Autumn Eurobarometer for Spain (EB 102). The feeling of belonging to the European Union has shown an upward trend among Spaniards in this edition of the Eurobarometer. Seven out of ten Spanish citizens (70%) say they feel attached to the European Union, above […]
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Strengthening security and external borders, the Commission’s support to Member States.
Today, the Commission is adopting a Communication to support Member States to counter hybrid threats from the weaponisation of migration by Russia and Belarus and to strengthen security at the EU’s external borders. The serious and persistent nature of the hybrid threats at the Eastern EU border by Russia and Belarus, pose new challenges for […]
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EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy
New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy. The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have suffered physical injury or property damage due to a defective product. Since then, technological developments, new circular economy business models and ever-more […]
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Zero Pollution: New EU rules enter into force for cleaner air by 2030
The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive entered into force on Tuesday (10 Dec), aligning 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with World Health Organization recommendations. It is an important step toward better protecting Europeans’ health and moving forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050. The revised Directive comes with a […]
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Creative sectors: ELA study reveals precarious working conditions and undeclared labour
A new study by the European Labour Authority (ELA) highlights the precarious conditions faced by the 7.7 million workers in the cultural and creative industries in the EU, accounting for 3.8% of the total workforce. Reliance on self-employment and temporary contracts leaves many without essential protection like health insurance and pensions. Widespread undeclared work, compounded by cash […]
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Biorefinery advances waste treatment in Zaragoza
In October 2024, the EU-funded CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project inaugurated its flagship biorefinery in Zaragoza. The biorefinery will be used to transform sewage sludge and the organic fraction of urban solid waste, such as food residues and garden waste, into high added value products such as biopolymers, biofertilisers and green graphene. Biodegradable waste is a key […]
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Geographical indications for craft and industrial products
00As of December 2025, craft and industrial products will fully benefit from an EU-wide Geographical indications (GIs) protection under Regulation (EU) 2023/2411. Geographical indications are an intellectual property protection that links specific products, which are European, local, and authentic, to their geographical origin, ensuring that these products possess qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are inherently […]
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