Environmental groups present ten green tests to the Spanish Presidency
European Environmental Bureau (EEB) sets out its priorities for the Spanish Presidency in "10 green...
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Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Commission launches online consultation on 'New Approach' Directives
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Commission has launched an online consultation concerning the functioning of so-called 'New Approach' directives...
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EU-Minister einigen sich auf Verbot von Chemikalien in Spielzeug
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Der Wettbewerbsrat hat einstimmig für ein Verbot gewisser Chemikalien in Spielzeug gestimmt. Industrievertreter haben bereits...
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Ministers agree on drastic fishing cuts
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
EU fisheries ministers managed to agree on new fishing quotas for 2002 after 25 hours...
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MEPs want more say in future thematic strategies for environment
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The environment committee of the European Parliament adopted on 18 December its recommendation for second...
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Commission proposes tougher targets for packaging waste
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The European Commission has proposed new and stricter targets for recycling and recovering packaging waste...
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Ministers agree to improve energy efficiency of buildings
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Energy Council of 4 December reached an agreement on the proposal for a directive...
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Ministers adopt first set of sustainable development indicators
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Council of 3 December adopted a set of 7 indicators that will be used...
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Environmental reporting not effective
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Most information collected by Member States on the effects and effectiveness of EU environmental legislation...
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Austria and the Czech Republic agree on Temelin nuclear plant
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Austria and the Czech Republic have resolved their long-running dispute over the Temelin nuclear plant...
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