Industrial transition support programme results released
The European Commission has published the first set of results of a scheme introduced last year to support regions undergoing industrial transition. Two EU Member...
UK roadside infrastructure to be mapped in new OS project
The UK’s national mapping body, the Ordnance Survey (OS), has partnered with Intel subsidiary Mobileye to map the UK’s roadside infrastructure. The ambitious project, which...
Shipping speed limits could cut emissions in the short term
More than 100 shipping companies have signed a letter supporting the enforcement of shipping speed limits as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Under...
Food safety standards in agriculture: a Dutch overview
Following a raft of safety scandals on Dutch farms, Member States must work together to enforce standards and provide quality to consumers. Improving food safety...
EU road network audit to be conducted
The European Court of Auditors has announced it is conducting an audit into the European Commission’s support for construction and maintenance of roads across...
2019 Biodiversity Eurobarometer reveals EU-wide concern
A new survey of more than 27,000 Europeans has shown awareness of and concern about biodiversity is rising across the EU. The 2019 Biodiversity Eurobarometer...
Human trafficking prevention to benefit from €1 billion initiative
Data analytics software firm Clarida Technologies has announced a global initiative providing training and resources to enable human trafficking prevention. Robin Poelmans, CEO and founder...
Circular economy food waste monitoring framework adopted
The European Commission has agreed on a Delegated Act implementing an EU-wide methodology for the measurement of food waste. Around 20 per cent of the...
Electrification of transport in the EU key to achieving carbon targets
Bo Normark of InnoEnergy and the European Battery Alliance spoke to Government Europa about how electrification of transport is vital to emissions reduction in...
Self-driving trucks to speed up UK roadworks
Highways England is set to begin a trial of self-driving trucks to accelerate and streamline the process of road repairs in the UK. The autonomous...
