On 19 September 2019, the EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP Panel) endorsed the technical report entitled “Testing the study appraisal methodology from the 2017 BPA hazard assessment protocol”. This report focuses on the performance of the study appraisal methodology, as published in the 2017 protocol, when tested on a […]
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Cooperation Agreement between Eurojust and Albania enters into force
The Cooperation Agreement between Eurojust, which is the organism of the European Union responsible for strengthening judicial cooperation between the Member States, and the Republic of Albania entered into force on 1 November, all requirements regarding data protection having been fulfilled. This Cooperation Agreement is the third between Eurojust and a country in the Western Balkans, […]
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Eco-friendly pesticide based on insect peptides
A multidisciplinary team of EU researchers has developed and tested entirely new classes of biopesticides based on insects’ peptide hormones. They will reduce the risk of pesticide use in human health and are not harmful to the environment or beneficial insects, thereby providing sustainable crop protection. Background High levels of agricultural productivity must be […]
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2018 broke the record with the largest number of countries affected by forest fires
The Joint Research Center published the 2018 edition of its Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. According to this report, wildfires destroyed nearly 178,000 hectares (ha) of forests and land in the EU last year. Results The highest numbers of fires of 30 ha or larger were mapped by […]
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Commission proposes financial aid for fishermen affected by the closure of the Eastern Baltic cod fishery
Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal offering support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to fishermen affected by the closure of the Eastern Baltic cod fishery to permanently decommission their fishing vessels. Eastern cod is one of the key fisheries in the Baltic Sea, but the stock is in very poor shape. At […]
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EU Auditors’ 2020 work programme: checking if the EU is delivering results
The European Court of Auditors, which is the independent auditor of the European Union, published its work program for the year 2020 on October 30. This shows its future audit priorities and highlights the main challenges and concerns of the Union European The auditors will be responsible for examining whether the EU meets the agreed […]
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Keys to tackle Europe’s waste problem and foster a more circular economy
Improved circular and climate-friendly business models and policies to boost reuse and recycling, plus improved consumer awareness will help the European Union tackle the growing problem posed by plastic, battery, electronic and textile waste, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Approach European Union Member States face a dilemma on how to deal with the […]
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Implementation of EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey: EU mobilises €663 million in humanitarian assistance
The European Commission is mobilising €663 million in humanitarian aid to continue major projects under the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey. €600 million will ensure the continuity of the EU’s largest ever humanitarian programme – the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN). The remaining funds will continue supporting projects in the areas of education and […]
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Game-based system to help children with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 7 % of the population and causes behavioural problems, learning limitations and social exclusion. An EU-funded project provides a novel gaming system as an alternative ADHD treatment. The Project “The FocusLocus project aimed to provide an innovative and disruptive game-based intervention programme for assisting children to manage and overcome […]
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