EU agriculture policy vote: committee approves reform
The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has approved a round of measures to update and reform the Common Agricultural Policy. The proposals focused on improving farming...
Maritime law enforcement to test fish DNA
Conducting DNA analysis on fish may help fishery authorities to enforce EU regulations on sustainability and overfishing, new research suggests. The study, conducted by scientists...
Georgia judicial cooperation agreement signed
The EU’s Judicial Cooperation Unit (Eurojust) has signed a new agreement with Georgia to boost the joint fight against organised crime. The agreement aims to...
Iceland whaling letter denounces climate impact
Environmental campaigners in Iceland have co-signed an open letter to the Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, condemning lax laws on whale hunting. The letter, signed by...
UK road repair fund to support road maintenance
The UK’s Department for Transport has pledged a £201 million (€233.78 million) fund to repair and maintain more than 1,000 miles of road. The UK...
IFRS 16 leasing compliance: implications for business
IFRS 16, the new International Financial Reporting Standard which came into effect in January 2019, has a range of implications for companies relying on...
Finland SMEs to receive €100 million investment
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed an agreement to guarantee lending of up to €100 million to Finnish small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The...
Sustainable mobility report finds France top for parking
A report issued this week found that France has the best off-street parking policies in Europe for promoting sustainable mobility. The European Cyclists’ Federation’s (ECF)...
Carbon neutral Scotland: fund to support climate action
The Scottish government’s Climate Challenge Fund, which funds projects designed to address the threat of climate change, has announced its latest round of funding. Since...
Electric forecourt network announced for UK
Sustainable energy firm GRIDSERVE has announced its plans to build a network of Electric Forecourts® designed to meet the needs of electric vehicle drivers. More...
