Shark fin trade initiative aims to end finning industry
The European Commission will register a European Citizens’ Initiative aimed at curtailing the ray and shark fin trade across the EU. The proposed Citizens’ Initiative,...
International Migrants Day celebrates migrant contributions
Today, 18 December, marks International Migrants Day, aimed at recognising the extensive contributions of migrants to the world. Globally, around 272 million people are migrants....
Reducing air pollution is essential for public health
Climate policies implemented by EU Member States are insufficiently effective for reducing air pollution, a new report has found. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) briefing...
Sustainable investment regulation to boost green economy
Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached an agreement on new criteria for sustainable investment. The ‘taxonomy regulation’, aimed...
Marine biotechnology develops plastic substitutes from crabs, prawns
A new study has revealed the potential of marine biotechnology to develop an environmentally sound replacement for plastics. The ‘Marine industrial biotechnology applications’ study, operating...
Flexible working is crucial for Parliament and businesses
By Christmas we’ll have a Parliament set to embrace flexible working: business should too, says Stuart Templeton, Head of UK at Slack. Whatever your political...
European Semester Autumn Package to promote sustainable growth
The new European Commission has launched the autumn growth package for its inaugural European Semester cycle. The European Semester Autumn Package lays out the Commission’s...
Ethnic discrimination in Bosnia still constitutionally legal
Laws permitting ethnic discrimination in Bosnia and Herzegovina are still in place despite international condemnation. Human Rights Watch, the international rights advocacy NGO, notes that...
Online Harms legislation: what to expect
Chris Priebe, CEO of Two Hat Security, explores how business, government and users will be affected by Online Harms and Duty of Care legislation...
Forest conservation measures must be prioritised – EU Council
The Council of the EU has adopted conclusions promoting forest conservation and addressing deforestation around the world. In addition to the benefits they offer for...
