A new report by two anti-tobacco advocacy groups has raised concerns about the transparency of interactions between European Union officials and the tobacco industry, prompting renewed debate over how Brussels manages contacts with companies involved in products with significant…
Category: 3. Europe
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EU support for people of Belarus reaches €200 million since sham 2020 elections
The European Commission has adopted a new €30 million package for the people of Belarus. It supports independent media, civil society and human rights organizations, keeping the possibility of a democratic Belarus alive by promoting civic empowerment, protecting human rights and developing…
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From Nike to H&M: How the fashion industry’s ‘big green plan’ is worsening microplastic pollution
Some of the world’s biggest fashion giants have been called out for “green-washing” following an investigation into microplastic pollution.
In recent years, recycled polyester has radically changed the fashion industry – often touted as the holy grail material for eco-conscious…
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EU and Canada strengthen their digital partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital identity wallets and independent media
The EU and Canada reinforced their co-operation and reaffirmed shared interests to boost competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience during the first Digital Partnership Council held yesterday in Montreal, Canada. The Council took place back-to-back with the G7 Industry, Digital and…
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Experts voice concern over rising cases of Listeria
A new report says that changing diets and an ageing population may be contributing to a rise in serious Listeria infections across Europe.
That is according to the new EU “One Health Zoonoses” report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease…
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Want to quit antidepressants? Slow tapering plus therapy is the most effective way, study suggests
Slowly reducing the dosage of antidepressants while continuing psychotherapy, can help prevent symptoms from returning, a comprehensive new study found.
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2025 ESG Panorama: China shifts from framework to implementation as global green investment accelerates
December, 2025 — China Reform Securities has released its 2025 ESG Panorama, providing an overview of how China’s sustainability policies are transitioning from broad planning to practical implementation. The report also highlights the global shift toward low-carbon development and the…
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Mercosur trade deal hangs in balance as EU enters final stretch
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa plan to travel on December 20 for the signing of a contentious agreement with the Mercosur trading bloc of South American countries.
The Commission, which has been negotiating the deal for 25 years, is…
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From return hubs to sanctions for smugglers: EU strikes harder line on illegal migration
This week, the European Union took significant steps to tackle illegal migration making it easier to deport asylum seekers and irregular migrants. Von der Leyen also announced a new sanctions regime for smugglers.
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