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Austria’s €3 Billion Scheme to Support Companies Grappling with Energy Costs Amidst the Ukraine Crisis Receives European Commission’s Approval
The European Commission has recently given its green light to an Austrian scheme worth around €3 billion. The scheme aims to provide financial support to companies in Austria that are facing escalating energy costs due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, this initiative seeks to alleviate
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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Progress and Urgent Action Needed
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to public health, requiring immediate attention from both policymakers and citizens alike. As the European Health Union strives to combat this growing concern, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recently published new data that sheds light on the progress made between 2019 and 2022.
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EU Takes Bold Step Towards Responsible Waste Management
The European Union (EU) has set a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability by reaching a political agreement on waste shipments. This agreement, achieved through collaboration between the European Parliament and the Council, aims to ensure that the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste and no longer exports its environmental challenges to
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European Commission Reaches Provisional Agreement on Strengthening Environmental Protection through Criminal Law
The European Commission is delighted to announce the recent provisional agreement achieved between the European Parliament and the Council relating to the vital issue of environmental protection through criminal law. This significant step forward aligns with the European Green Deal objectives and aims to combat severe environmental offenses that pose a threat to both the
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The Proposed EU Recycling Law: A Threat to Cultural Heritage and Jobs
Food policy has once again stirred controversy in Brussels, with French cheese makers expressing concern over the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed by the European Union. The potential phase-out of single-use packaging in favor of recycled materials puts one of France’s culinary treasures, Camembert cheese, in jeopardy. The proposed law could ban the
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