A delegation from the European Parliament visits Madrid to learn about best practices in Spanish social economy enterprises. A delegation from the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee will travel to Spain from February 21 to 23 to analyze good practices in social economy enterprises and the development of the European Commission’s Action Plan […]
February infringements package: key decisions related to Spain and Environmental matters
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The key decisions taken […]
CO2 the culprit in southern hemisphere temperature drop millions of years ago
Research into ancient climates suggests that a drop in atmospheric CO2 caused cooling temperatures in south-east Australia 41 to 33 million years ago. Our planet is warming and its atmosphere is changing, but what impact will these changes have on its different ecosystems? To find answers, some scientists have been investigating climates from millions of […]
European Green Deal: Commission proposes to strengthen the protection of the environment through criminal law
The Commission has adopted a proposal for a new EU Directive to crack down on environmental crime, fulfilling a key commitment of the European Green Deal. The proposal intends to make protection of the environment more effective by obliging Member States to take criminal law measures. It defines new environmental crimes, sets a minimum level […]
Sustainable supplies of raw materials is crucial for EU industry
MEPs want Europe to be less dependent on the imports of critical raw materials that are crucial for its strategic industries. To become climate neutral, energy-efficient and more competitive in the digital age, the EU will need more critical raw materials such as lithium and cobalt to manufacture batteries and electric engines. These technologies allow for the development of strategic […]
EU Regions Week. Be part of it – Register !
Título: EU Regions Week. Be part of it – Register ! Autor: European Committee of the Regions Duración: 00:49 Resumen: Este año, la Semana Europea de las Regiones y Ciudades se extenderá durante tres semanas consecutivas en octubre, cada una dedicada a un tema oportuno: 5-9 de octubre: Empoderamiento de los ciudadanos, 12-16 de octubre: Cohesión […]
EU missions – Soil health and food
Título: EU missions – Soil health and food Autor: EU Science & Innovation Duración: 01:32 Resumen: La tierra y los suelos son esenciales para todos los procesos de mantenimiento de la vida en nuestro planeta. Son la base de los alimentos que cultivamos, así como de muchos otros productos como piensos, textiles o madera. Los suelos también […]
EUROPEAN AGENDA: Sustainability
Upcoming meetings INSTITUTIONS MEETINGS DATE Comisión Europea 18.06.2020 Executive Vice-President Timmermans holds a videoconference with Mr Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister for Environment and Climate Change of Canada Consejo Europeo 23.06.2020 Video conference of environment ministers June 11, European Commission: Blue sectors contribute to the recovery and pave way for EU Green Deal The European Commission published […]
EU ministers discuss innovative technological solutions to GREEN Europe’s energy sector
Título: EU ministers discuss innovative technological solutions to GREEN Europe’s energy sector Autor: Council of the EU Duración: 00:28 Resumen: Las redes inteligentes, los edificios inteligentes, el hidrógeno verde, la energía renovable en alta mar son algunas de las soluciones tecnológicas debatidas por los ministros de la UE para liderar el cambio hacia las energías renovables […]