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  • Celebrating Innovation in Product Safety: The 2023 EU Product Safety Award Ceremony

    Celebrating Innovation in Product Safety: The 2023 EU Product Safety Award Ceremony

    Today, on December 11th, the European Commission is set to host the distinguished Award Ceremony of the 2023 EU Product Safety Award. This prestigious event, now in its third edition, seeks to recognize and celebrate exceptional practices in product safety that surpass legal requirements and stand as beacons of inspiration for others in the industry.

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  • EU-UK Fishing Agreement Secures Stability and Sustainability for 2024

    EU-UK Fishing Agreement Secures Stability and Sustainability for 2024

    The recent approval of the EU-UK fishing agreement by the Council marks a significant milestone in securing fishing rights for EU fishers in the Atlantic and the North Sea. This agreement not only ensures stability and certainty for the industry but also upholds our commitment to sustainable fishing practices. Under the agreement, both parties have

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  • Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Digital Services: A Look at the European Commission’s Public Consultation

    Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Digital Services: A Look at the European Commission’s Public Consultation

    The digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing with it new challenges and opportunities for stakeholders across the board. In line with this ever-changing terrain, the European Commission has taken a significant step towards elevating the level of transparency and accountability in the digital services realm. Through the implementation of the Digital

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  • Uzbekistan: A Growing Power Between Europe and Asia

    Uzbekistan: A Growing Power Between Europe and Asia

    Central Asia’s historical significance stems from its strategic location at the crossroads of East and West, nestled between empires and bordering areas of conflict and insecurity such as Afghanistan, China’s Xinjiang province, and Iran. While the region was largely ignored throughout the Cold War, its vitality and importance were quickly rediscovered. Uzbekistan, a former republic

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  • The Role of Carbon Pricing and Markets

    The Role of Carbon Pricing and Markets

    Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently spearheaded a high-level gathering at COP28 to advocate for the advancement of carbon pricing and carbon markets as pivotal tools in achieving the Paris Agreement objectives. This initiative further amplifies the Call to Action for Paris-aligned Carbon Markets, initially launched in June 2023 by the European Commission, Spain,

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