European Union
More than a month after devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, international donors have gathered in Brussels to raise funds for relief efforts. Led by the European Union, the conference has resulted in pledges totaling €7 billion ($7.5 billion), exceeding the initial goal. This influx of aid comes as
European Union
The European Union has announced plans to fundamentally revamp its policies on promoting green technologies and dealing with critical raw materials, aiming to increase its strategic independence in a shifting world of geopolitical alliances. The plans aim to impose limits on imports from countries like China, while unleashing subsidies and
European Union
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a landmark judgment in Joined Cases C-439/20 P and C-441/20 P on March 16, 2023, regarding the validity of anti-dumping duties imposed on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components originating from China. The judgment centers around the interpretation of EU
European Union
The European Union's goal to establish a uniform food-labelling system by late 2022 has been hindered by disagreements over the proposed Nutri-Score system, which was initially endorsed by France but sparked opposition from Italy and other European countries. The Nutri-Score system ranks food products on a green-to-red and
European Union
The European Commission has approved an amendment to an existing Italian guarantee scheme for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The amendment, which includes an up to Euros3 billion budget increase, was approved under EU State
European Union
The announcement of a "decisive breakthrough" on a post-Brexit deal by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been welcomed by Scotland's salmon farmers, who have faced significant challenges since the UK's departure from the European Union. Despite
European Union
The UK is facing severe shortages of certain fruits and vegetables, leading to fears of price hikes and rationing in supermarkets. The government has attributed the situation to extreme weather conditions in Spain and North Africa, which have affected harvests. However, some officials and experts are pointing the finger at
European Union
The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union in 2020 led to a significant shift in its agricultural production and trade policy. As a result, each of the devolved administrations in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales is now responsible for its own agricultural policy framework, while the
European Union
Britain's largest supermarket chains have introduced limits on the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables due to severe shortages, with farmers and retailers attributing the crisis to a combination of bad weather, transport problems, and Brexit. The industry is bracing for weeks of disruptions, with the UK'
European Union
Transport is responsible for over a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, with around 6.2 million trucks in circulation and an average age of 14 years. The European Commission has called for a 90% reduction of emissions by 2040, but Neste cautions against a one-technology
European Union
The European Union's economic growth is expected to narrowly avoid a recession, thanks to the high level of natural gas storage and a decrease in gas prices. The winter economic outlook released by the European Commission forecasts a 0.8 percent growth for the 20 EU countries that
European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the EU summit in Brussels seeking additional military aid, including fighter jets, after Poland and Slovakia pledged to send battle tanks. The requests come as the global community remains cautious about escalating tensions with Russia, with some leaders warning of direct confrontation. Despite reservations, several
