Faster procedures to issue permits for renewable energy installations A boost for the EU’s domestic production amid energy crisis The scheme will reduce dependence on fossil fuels imported from Russia In their amendments to the Commission proposal, MEPs shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from twelve to nine months, if located in so-called […]
Closer to a common charger for the whole EU
The EU is working on making USB type-C the common charging standard for small electronic devices. Find out what MEPs want from the new law. Having different chargers for different devices inconveniences consumers and produces tonnes of unnecessary e-waste. To help achieve its environmental objectives and lower costs, the EU wants to introduce one common charger. That is […]
New EP committee starts enquiry into Pegasus and other spyware
On Tuesday 19th, Parliament’s new inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus and other spyware had its first meeting, electing a Chair and three Vice-Chairs. The new committee is tasked with investigating the use of Pegasus software and other equivalent spyware, and held its constitutive meeting on 19 April. Members elected the following MEPs to […]