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Keep trading and don’t forget China, says former EU agriculture boss Fischler

Franz Fischler served as EU commissioner for agriculture from 1995 to 2004, and as Austrian agriculture minister before that. During his tenure, he oversaw two major EU agricultural policy reforms, enacted in 1999 and 2003, which have underpinned the EU…

EBID, European Investment Bank sign €100 million partnership to support ECOWAS region

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €100 million financial partnership to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects in the ECOWAS region. This …

Newly-announced Omnibus proposal strips the EU's corporate accountability laws of its essence

The European Commission announced today its Omnibus package, a sweeping deregulation initiative targeting the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and other sustainability laws. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) …

Business News | EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Will Impact Indian Exports, Especially in Steel and Aluminium, ...

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Thomas Kerr, Lead Climate Change Specialist at the World Bank, has said the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impact Indian exports, particularly in steel, aluminium, and other high- …

EU vows to cut red tape in bid to boost competitiveness

The programme of regulatory cutbacks, referred to as the “Simplification Omnibus”, aims to put European businesses and industries on a better competitive footing with rivals, including the US and China. It aims to reduce red tape such as the raft of …

The Janus-faced Geopolitics of the EU’s Eastern Enlargement

The EU’s enlargement process could be derailed by the same geopolitical forces that revived it in 2022. From LSE. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 induced a major discontinuity in the EU’s foreign and security policy. It put an end …

Nigeria, EU commissions €9.3m solar project in Niger

The Federal Government yesterday said the country would aggressively pursue deployment of renewable energy as the Lambata community in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State got electrified by a 990kWp solar hybrid mini-grid. The project, worth €9.3 …

Polish Parliament event on the link between pollution and cancer 

On World Cancer Day, representatives from the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) Poland attended the meeting of the Parliamentary Group “Rodzice dla Klimatu” (Parents for Climate). Experts from non-governmental organisations, the scientific community, …

The EU executive unveiled a host of measures on Wednesday to revive the bloc's industry, while recommitting to its ...

On Wednesday, the European Commission presented a raft of measures and recommendations intended to boost European industries and cut their greenhouse gas emissions. At the heart of the push is the Clean Industrial Deal, a rebranded version of the Green …

Several EU states are coming down hard on environmental groups like Last Generation. Lawyers and human rights groups say ...

Ester Goffi, an environmental activist with Last Generation Italy, never expected her protest at the Vatican Museums would lead to a protracted legal battle. In 2022, she and another activist glued their hands to the marble base of the Laocoön and His Sons …

Battery Recycling Market Projected to Hit USD 59.23 Billion by 2032, Driven by Circular Energy Economy Efforts

The battery recycling market is expanding as strict regulations, sustainability goals, and strategic partnerships drive innovation and circular economy efforts. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The SNS Insider …

Public comments on proposed measures for modifying the EU 2025 CO2 emission targets - ICCT

EU’s new ‘Clean industrial deal’ aims to slash emissions and help polluting sectors go green

A group of hands united to nurture new growth, reflecting the EU’s ambition to cut emissions and guide industries towards a more sustainable path. Credit : Shutterstock, Wanan Wanan The European Commission has unveiled a fresh package of measures to keep …

OMV Petrom prepares to begin drilling at Neptun Deep offshore gas field in Romania's Black Sea

Drilling operations for the Neptun Deep offshore gas project operated by OMV Petrom in Romania's Black Sea, which holds one of the European Union's most significant natural gas reserves, are set to commence soon, according to Reuters. "Once …

EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goals

The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy. The European Union's focus has pivoted to competitivity …

India Prepares For Impact Of EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 27 (KNN) India's export sector, particularly in steel, aluminium, and other high-emission industries, is set to face challenges due to the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), warned Thomas …

AAFA petitions FTC on modernising clothing labels with digital tools

Image Courtesy: x.com/apparelfootwear The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been petitioned by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) to update and permit more cost-effective and environmentally friendly digital labels for required …

The political centre cracks in Germany

This article is an onsite version of our premium Europe Express newsletter, which has been made free to read during the German election. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and Saturday morning. Explore all of our …

The EPA wants to repeal a landmark environmental finding, jeopardizing climate regulations. See a recap of the Wednesday’...

pinned Other news of the day: Massive federal layoffs: Federal agencies must develop plans to lay off employees and eliminate positions entirely by March 13, according to a new Trump administration memo. Trump Cabinet meeting: Trump conducted his first …

Courageous Conservatives PAC Applauds White House for Standing Up to Zelensky

America First Leadership Takes a Stand Against Endless Foreign Entanglements WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Courageous Conservatives Political Action Committee (PAC), an organization dedicated to electing …

Author Diane Vann Releases Audiobook of 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution' to Warn Against Political Threats

Veteran and nurse compares communism in America to a hidden disease in her new audiobook. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Vietnam War-era veteran Diane Vann presents a compelling diagnosis of …

Republika Srpska’s new NGO law raises serious concerns over human rights protection, OSCE Human Rights Director and ...

WARSAW/VIENNA, 28 February 2025 – The Law on the Special Registry and Publicity of the Work of Non-Profit Organizations adopted last night by the parliament of Republika Srpska does not meet international human rights standards or the commitments of …

Community United Democratic Club Hosts Mark Levine to Discuss a Transparent and Inclusive NYC Comptroller’s Office

CUDC Continues to Champion Community Voices, Accountability, and Equitable Resource Distribution NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community United Democratic Club (CUDC), a coalition dedicated to unifying …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Launches Statewide Listening Tour

Sharifah Hardie announces California Governor Listening Tour, engaging communities statewide to hear concerns, discuss solutions, & create economic empowerment. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah …

Charlotte O’Hara Announces She Will Seek Republican Nomination for Kansas Governor

A business woman and conservative Republican, O'Hara is DONE with Kansas being the high tax point on the prairie...time for "Kansas Common Sense". OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charlotte …

Safe Surfin' Foundation, Skyll Share AI Based Online Safety Curriculum at MMIP Summit

Founders Hope to Empower Vulnerable Communities Through Innovative Digital Safety Education FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eddie Worth, Executive Director and President of the Safe Surfin' Foundation, …

Future of Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Hydrogen & Clean ICE by 2035

Electric Vehicle Batteries and Hydrogen hold a key role in the future of vehicles: zero-emissions and Circular Mobility. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto2x publishes new study "Future of Electric Vehicles …

Congress Annually Forbids Horse Slaughter in U.S. But It’s Failed to Halt Live Exports of the Animals for Slaughter

Time for lawmakers to demand a vote on broadly popular, bipartisan legislation to end the decades-long era of slaughtering American horses in distant countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A handful of …

Massachusetts Public Sounds Off on Nation’s First, Upcoming Statewide Regulations for Police Interaction with Youth

Strategies for Youth hosted the forums as Mass. prepares to lead the nation by unveiling the first statewide regulations on police interactions with youth. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Massachusetts …

Watch The European's interview with Dr. Christian H. Kaelin of Henley & Partners

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2023, the European Commission initiated a landmark case against Malta over its controversial Golden Passports. This case has significant implications not only for EU member states …

USHBC Applauds Adrienne Peña-Garza on White House Appointment

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates Adrienne Peña-Garza on her appointment as Associate Director of Presidential Personnel in the Executive …

ALLATRA IPM Participates in the 18th Annual INSS Conference in Israel

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 18th Annual Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) brought together leading security, political, and diplomatic experts from Israel and around the world. As …

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Applauds Rep. Jodey Arrington's Leadership on Fiscal Responsibility Amendment

Re-Introducing H.Con.Res. 15, Aimed at Calling an Article V Convention for a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to Address Nation’s Growing Financial Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Fiscal …

US disengagement and new regional security dynamics in Afghanistan’s neighborhood

Afghanistan’s neighborhood is in the midst of a consequential restructuring of its security architecture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, key regional actors Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and China have been continuing to adjust their defense plans and security …

Surging Interest from International Development Community in Meds and Food for Kids’ Localized Model

Delegations Tour Humanitarian NGO in Haiti that Reduces Hunger Despite Funding Challenges and Chaotic Conditions CAP-HAITIEN, HAITI, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meds and Food for Kids (MFK) recently welcomed three international …

NTL Trust Comments on Proposed U.S. ‘Gold Card’ Investment Residency Program

NTL Trust comments how will Gold Card affect investment migration LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. government has announced plans to replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card”, a …

TRREB Congratulates Premier Ford and PC Party on Re-election

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of our 68,000+ REALTOR® Members, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party on their third consecutive majority …

Allegiant Homes Brings Quality, Affordable Living to Bullhead City, AZ

Local Company Tackles Housing Crisis with Heart and Expertise BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allegiant Homes, a Bullhead City-based residential home builder founded by industry veteran Dean Ziroli, is …

OSCE supports Ukrainian security sector through study visit on gender mentorship

The OSCE Transnational Threat Department and the Gender Issues Programme, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, organized a study visit to Skopje, North Macedonia, for participants from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, the State Emergency …