Heart and lung diseases main categories of avoidable death In the European Union (EU), about 1.7 million persons aged less than 75 died in 2016. Among them, around 1.2 million deaths could be considered as premature according to the recently developed Eurostat-OECD list of avoidable mortality. Out of those, 741 000 preventable deaths could have been avoided […]
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Trending Science: Planets out there more habitable than Earth?
A new study claims that alien planets could have a greater variety of life than Earth. Earth is the only planet we know that teams with life, but that may change soon enough. According to findings presented at the recent Goldschmidt Geochemistry Conference in Barcelona, Earth may not be the best planet for life. “This […]
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EU leading in global agri-food trade
In a report published recently, the EU confirms for yet another year its position as largest global exporter of agri-food products, with EU exports reaching €138 billion in 2018. Agriculture products represent a solid share of 7% of the value of EU total goods exported in 2018, ranking fourth after machinery, other manufactured goods and […]
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The scrutiny of the European Defence Fund by the European Parliament and national parliaments
Since 2016, the European Union has developed a number of new security and defence initiatives. In particular, the introduction of Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund (EDF) have been designed to enable the EU to become a more autonomous actor in crisis management, capacity building and the protection of Europe and its citizens. […]
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Public consultation: chlorinated paraffins in food and feed
EFSA is seeking feedback from interested parties on its scientific opinion about the risks to human and animal health related to the presence of chlorinated paraffins in food and feed. Chlorinated paraffins have been produced since the 1930s for a variety of purposes and are used as additives in lubricants, flame retardants in the rubber […]
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EPIC publishes policy memo on leave arrangements for non-traditional families
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a policy memo focusing on leave provision for non-traditional families, including adoptive families, families with same-sex parents, and ‘reconstituted’ families (with step-parents and step-children). Supporting family life for non-traditional families The right to maternity, paternity and parental leave for families is now well established in […]
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European citizens’ initiatives: Commission registers 3 new initiatives, and finds 1 inadmissible
The European Commission decided to register 3 new European citizens’ initiatives. ‘Stop corruption in Europe at its root, by cutting off funds to countries with inefficient judiciary after deadline’, ‘Actions on Climate Emergency‘ and ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.’ The Commission also decided not to register a proposed […]
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European Research Day 2019
Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe The event is organised by EURAXESS India in collaboration with the European Delegation to India and Bhutan. Participants will learn about research & innovation, cooperation and study opportunities in Europe. The event will allow to meet and network with representatives of EU members states and countries associated to Horizon 2020. The event will […]
Read MoreWorking with nature to resolve urgent societal challenges
The Commission has published two new guidance documents implementing the Commission’s action plan for nature, people and the economy. The new tools are intended to help planners, policymakers and businesses solve socio-economic challenges, while also protecting and restoring Europe’s nature. The EU Guidance document on ecosystems and their services in decision-making (part 1, part 2, part 3) highlights the […]
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