Infrastructure and road safety in Europe: an overview
Government Europa speaks with José Díez from the European Union Road Federation (ERF) to outline the current situation with European road infrastructure and safety. On...
Vertical farming research predicts industry growth
The 2019 Global Vertical Farming research report suggests the industry is expected to flourish over the next decade. Vertical farming is a new, innovative and...
2019 Aquaculture Awards reward marine innovation
Submissions closed today for the 2019 Aquaculture Awards, which will celebrate innovation and developments in the field of aquaculture. Nominations have closed in all eight...
Social standards in aviation must improve – report
A report published today by the European Commission details a range of recommendations to maintain “high social standards” for the EU’s air crews. The report...
Carbon trading after Brexit: UK scheme proposed
The UK’s Minister for Energy, Claire Perry, has said the UK will implement a domestic carbon emissions trading programme once it leaves the EU. With...
Øresund fixed rail-road link in state aid investigation
The European Commission has opened an investigation into public funding for the Øresund fixed rail-road link between Denmark and Sweden. Following the annulment by the...
European Semester Winter Package encourages investment, reform
The European Commission’s annual Winter Package, a wide-ranging assessment of Member States’ economic and social developments, has been published. The review found that, while priorities...
EU financial crime: committee calls for financial police force
The European Parliament’s tax and financial crime committee has adopted new plans for an overhaul of the EU’s approach to financial crimes. The Special Committee...
UK council solar deal a step forward
Warrington Borough Council in the UK will become the country’s first local authority to use exclusively renewable sources to produce its electricity. The council has...
Demonstration offshore wind farms approved
The European Commission has approved French funding for four demonstration offshore wind farms to be built in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The...
